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These guys are the best of the best on the boards

By Jay Bilas

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

You hear all the time that rebounding is about who wants the ball the most. While effort and desire is a necessary component, rebounding is about much more than just sweat and struggle. Certainly, one can have all of the tools to be a great rebounder, but not the heart. But more players have the heart and desire but not the tools. Technique, instincts, the understanding of angles, athleticism, length, hands, lower body strength, footwork, explosion skills and second-jump ability are also nece ...

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