<P> Malone led the NBA in rebounding six times , including a then - record five straight seasons ( 1981 -- 1985 ) . He finished his career as the all - time leader in offensive rebounds after leading both the ABA and NBA in the category a combined nine times . Malone was nicknamed `` Chairman of the Boards '' for his rebounding prowess . Combining his ABA and NBA statistics , he ranks seventh all - time in career points ( 29,580 ) and third in total rebounds ( 17,834 ) . He was named to both the ABA All - Time Team and the NBA 's 50th Anniversary All - Time Team . </P>
<P> Malone led the NBA in rebounding six times , including a then - record five straight seasons ( 1981 -- 1985 ) . He finished his career as the all - time leader in offensive rebounds after leading both the ABA and NBA in the category a combined nine times . Malone was nicknamed `` Chairman of the Boards '' for his rebounding prowess . Combining his ABA and NBA statistics , he ranks seventh all - time in career points ( 29,580 ) and third in total rebounds ( 17,834 ) . He was named to both the ABA All - Time Team and the NBA 's 50th Anniversary All - Time Team . </P>
how many years did moses malone lead the league in rebounds
how many years did moses malone lead the league in rebounds
six
six