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David Robinson Was the Spurs Greatest Center Ever
As a 10x All-Star, 2x NBA Champ, 1995 NBA MVP and a plethora of All-NBA teams, David Robinson is the greatest Center in Spurs history
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David Robinson was drafted first overall in the 1987 draft, but was attending the United States Naval Academy and did not make his NBA debut until 1989, earning the nickname the Admiral. Robinson won Rookie of the Year after starting 81 games and averaging 24.3 PTS and 12 REB. The Admiral continued his excellent play, averaging a double-double for the next six seasons, only to lose the streak due to back and foot injuries in 1996 that led to San Antonio landing the No.1 overall pick to select another future HOF.
With the arrival of Tim Duncan in 1997, the Spurs were now a powerhouse in the paint with the famous ‘Twin Towers’, and won the NBA finals 4-1 against the New York Knicks two years later in 1999. While Robinson was not nearly as dominant as he was pre-injuries, he still had a huge impact on the team. In his final season, Robinson and the Spurs were headed to the NBA Finals where they beat the New Jersey Nets where the Admiral earned his second and final NBA championship in 2003.
David Robinson's ranks in #Spurs history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 6, 2021
- 1st in career FTM (6,035)
- Top 3 season BLK (320/319/305)
- 1st in season FTM (693)
- Most PTS in 1 GP (71)
- 2nd in career REB (10,497), STL (1,388), & BLK (2,954)
- 3rd in career PTS (20,790) & MIN (34,271)pic.twitter.com/pjqeziWStU
DAVID ROBINSON WAS THE GREATEST SAN ANTONIO SPURS CENTER EVER
David Robinson led the Spurs to the biggest one season turn around in NBA history his rookie season, as they finished with a record of 56-26 after going 21-61 the year before. Not only did the Admiral score and rebound at fantastic rates, he also averaged at least 3 BPG through his first seven seasons in the NBA.
While Tim Duncan played his fair share at the Center position in his career, his mainstay was PF as he’s widely considered the greatest PF in NBA history (so he cannot be considered the greatest Center in Spurs history). That title belongs to the Admiral, who is second in career REB, STL, and BLK, third in career PTS and MIN, and created the winning culture within the Spurs that fans are accustomed to seeing today. The 2x Champ retired with the records to prove his all-time status in San Antonio.
David Robinson's HOF resume:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 6, 2021
- 10x All Star
- 4x All-NBA 1st Team, 2x 2nd Team, 4x 3rd Team
- 4x All-Defense 1st Team, 4x 2nd Team
- 2x NBA Champ
- 1995 MVP
- 1994 NBA PPG Leader, 1991 NBA RPG Leader, 1992 NBA BPG Leader
- 1990 ROY
- #50 retired by #Spurs
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David Robinson's ranks in #Spurs history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 6, 2021
- 1st in career FTM (6,035)
- Top 3 season BLK (320/319/305)
- 1st in season FTM (693)
- Most PTS in 1 GP (71)
- 2nd in career REB (10,497), STL (1,388), & BLK (2,954)
- 3rd in career PTS (20,790) & MIN (34,271)pic.twitter.com/pjqeziWStU
Most PTS during 1 GP in San Antonio #Spurs history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 6, 2021
1. David Robinson (71)
2. George Gervin (63)
3. LaMarcus Aldridge (56)
T4. Tony Parker & George Gervin (55)
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Most BLK in a #Spurs season:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 6, 2021
1. 1990-91 David Robinson (320)
2. 1989-90 David Robinson (319)
3. 1991-92 David Robinson (305)
4. 1980-81 George Johnson (278)
5. 1995-96 David Robinson (271)
6. 1993-94 David Robinson (265)
7. 1992-93 David Robinson (264)pic.twitter.com/dv3cdh6MHd
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