>>3x NBA Defensive Player of the Year
>> NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2008)
>> NBA All-Rookie First Team (2005) Top career rebounding averages since 1973 Rebounds per game 13.0 (Second in NBA history)
>> Recorded 30 points, 19 rebounds and 10 blocks (in 38 minutes) at Oklahoma City Thunder on November 12, 2008 First player directly out of high school to start in all 82 games of his rookie season (2004–05)
>> Only player to record at least 45 points, 19 rebounds and 8 blocks in a game First player in 41 years to record at least 30 points and 15 rebounds while shooting perfectly from the field in a game.
>> Only player in NBA history to lead the league in blocks and rebounding in more than one season (2008-09-2009–10).

>> Only player in NBA history to lead the league in blocks, rebounding and field goal percentage in the same season (2009–10).
>> Averaged 2.8 BPG ,13.2 RPG, and shot 62.1% from the field >> Consecutive seasons leading the league in total rebounds: 5
>> Consecutive NBA Defensive Player of the Year awards: 3
>> Free throw attempts, game: 39, at Golden State Warriors, January 12, 2012 (made 21)*
>> Consecutive seasons leading the league in defensive rebounds: 5 tied with Kevin Garrnet.
>> Having entered the league straight out of high school