Reggie Evans
A rebounding machine who played bigger than his height.
Career Highlights
Years Active: 2002–2015
Teams: Seattle SuperSonics, Denver Nuggets, Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors, Brooklyn Nets, Sacramento Kings
Career Averages: 4.1 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 52.2 FG%
Notable Season: 2012–13 (Brooklyn) – 11.1 RPG in just 24.6 minutes per game
Distinction: One of only two players under 6’9” since 1980 to average 11+ rebounds in a season with fewer than 30 minutes per game
The Relentless Specialist
Reggie Evans never needed a jump shot to make an NBA roster. What he brought to the court was raw hustle, elite rebounding instincts, and the kind of edge that made opponents uncomfortable. Undrafted out of Iowa in 2002, Evans immediately carved out a role with the Seattle SuperSonics as an undersized power forward who played like every board was personal. At 6’8” and without much vertical leap, Evans still consistently outmuscled seven-footers through sheer positioning, timing, and an indomitable motor.
Master of the Dirty Work
Evans never averaged more than 6.7 points per game in a season, but coaches valued him for everything that didn’t show up on a stat sheet. He boxed out like a boulder, took charges, dove for loose balls, and frustrated scorers with relentless physicality. His peak came in Brooklyn, where he averaged 11.1 rebounds per game in 2012–13—second in the league behind Dwight Howard—while scoring just 4.5 points per contest. That same year, he hauled in a career-high 26 rebounds in a single game against Portland.
An Attitude That Stuck Around
Evans' blue-collar style didn’t fade with age. Even in his final seasons, he was still one of the NBA’s best per-minute rebounders. Beyond the stats, he was a locker-room presence known for brutal honesty, hard fouls, and leading by example on the practice floor. While he never made an All-Star team, his skillset earned him over a decade in the league—and the admiration of teammates who loved not having to box him out.
Reggie Evans didn’t need finesse or flair—he proved that in a league of athletes and scorers, effort can still be elite.