Kevin Garnett becomes NBA's all-time leader in defensive rebounds

Add another defensive accolade to Kevin Garnett's impressive mantle.

The 39-year-old overtook Hall of Famer Karl Malone to become the NBA's all-time leader in defensive rebounds by picking up four boards in Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets.

Garnett's tally now stands at 11,409, while Malone slides into second place at 11,406. Tim Duncan ranks third with 11,036, and counting.

"The Big Ticket" was an absolute monster in his prime. He led the league in rebounding for four straight seasons between 2003 and 2007, and his longevity over his 20-year career has helped him amass an abundance of counting stats.

Garnett also ranks 15th in total points, and 17th all time in blocks.