NBA 2013-14: Top 5 rebounders in the league

Game can be taught but not height, it comes naturally. Almost all big men in the league at present are not as skilled in the post as big men used to be back in the 1980’s and 1990’s. With the game changing over the years, the players have also adapted with 7 footers learning and practising to knock down jumpers from mid range before trying out post moves and hook shots.However not all is lost, there are a still a handful of front court players who focus on rebounding the orange and improving their post play. Rebounding the basketball is an underrated essential to win championships. Often times the eventual NBA champions are among the top 5 rebounding teams in the league for the season because whether they are offensive or defensive, a rebound hugely impacts the state of the game. Coaches always want good rebounding numbers from their center and forwards in order to make use of their height advantage.Here are the top 5 leaders in rebounding for the past season based on rebounds per game average:

#5 DeMarcus Cousins - Sacramento Kings

Rebounding average for the 2013-14 seaso: 11.8

His offensive game could still use some much needed help and guidance, but DeMarcus Cousins certainly made more of an impact in the paint this season with his positive rebounding numbers. Averaging 22.7 points per game this past season, Cousins would be a superstar and a serious force to reckon with once he brings maturity into his game.

Being the face of the franchise, Cousins must start performing and stepping up for the team to earn the respect of his teammates. Its been a long time since the franchise from the capital city of California has had any meaningful celebration when it comes to the NBA and if they are hoping for any success in the near future, the natives must pin their hopes on this 24 year old promising big man.