David Robinson
MVP Admiral (1994-95) · 1994–1995
Robinson's elite Defense (95) and elite Inside Scoring (92) define this era.
Trophy Case
1995
Averaged 28/11/3 with 3.2 blocks — also won DPOY that year
1999, 2003
Two titles alongside Tim Duncan — beat the Knicks and Nets
1992
Averaged 3.2 blocks and 23 PPG — two-way dominance
1990
Averaged 24/12 with 3.9 blocks — immediate All-Star
1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2001
10 selections — 'The Admiral' brought elite two-way play
1994
Scored 71 points in the final game to edge out Shaq for the title
Signature Moments
71 Points — The Scoring Title Chase
On the last day of the 1993-94 season, Robinson scored 71 points to win the scoring title over Shaq. He shot 26-for-41 from the field. His teammates kept feeding him the ball. The Clippers couldn't stop him. It was the third-highest single-game total in NBA history.
Seventy-one points on the last day of the season to steal the scoring title. The Admiral was a war machine when he needed to be.
The Quadruple-Double
Robinson recorded 34 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and 10 blocks — a quadruple-double. Only four players in NBA history have achieved one. Robinson did it with blocks, the hardest stat to accumulate to double digits.
A quadruple-double with 10 blocks. He was 7'1", ran the floor like a guard, and swatted everything near the rim.
Mentoring Tim Duncan — The Greatest Handoff
Robinson could have been jealous when Duncan arrived. Instead, he embraced the role of mentor. They won the 1999 championship together — the Twin Towers. Robinson retired in 2003, passing the franchise to Duncan, who won 4 more titles. The most selfless transition in NBA history.
He welcomed his replacement and taught him everything. That selflessness is why San Antonio became a dynasty.
Career Numbers
Blocks Per Game
Top 10 all-time in blocks per game
3.0
Career Blocks
7th all-time
2,954
Career Points
20,790
Field Goal %
.518
Points Per Game
Career average across 987 games
21.1
Rebounds Per Game
10.6
Season Stats · MVP Admiral (1994-95)
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