Blackjack
09-12-2009, 07:52 PM
Wasn't sure if it deserved it's own thread, but what the hell...
It's 5-0 and, unlike some other individuals, we're not likely to see him post-HOF hoopin' it up at 50; at least not in the NBA.;)
Plus, actually seeing all his accomplishments -- something ESPN failed to put in perspective with their: 2-time champion, League MVP, and Gold Medalist, intro. -- layed out in one tidy write-up gives you a much better grasp of his greatness.
The Facts of the Matter
by Graydon Gordian
David Robinson is a two-time NBA champion. He is a recipient of the Most Valuable Player award. He won both the Defensive Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year awards. In the ‘93-94 season, he won the scoring title, leading the league with 29.8 points per game. In the ‘90-91 season, he won the rebounding title, leading the league with 13 rebounds per game. In the ‘91-92 season, he won the blocked shots title, leading the league with 4.49 blocks per game. He is the only player in history to win the MVP, RoY, DPoY, scoring title, rebounding title, and blocking title.
Keep reading → (http://www.48minutesofhell.com/2009/09/11/the-facts-of-the-matter/#more-4407)
It's 5-0 and, unlike some other individuals, we're not likely to see him post-HOF hoopin' it up at 50; at least not in the NBA.;)
Plus, actually seeing all his accomplishments -- something ESPN failed to put in perspective with their: 2-time champion, League MVP, and Gold Medalist, intro. -- layed out in one tidy write-up gives you a much better grasp of his greatness.
The Facts of the Matter
by Graydon Gordian
David Robinson is a two-time NBA champion. He is a recipient of the Most Valuable Player award. He won both the Defensive Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year awards. In the ‘93-94 season, he won the scoring title, leading the league with 29.8 points per game. In the ‘90-91 season, he won the rebounding title, leading the league with 13 rebounds per game. In the ‘91-92 season, he won the blocked shots title, leading the league with 4.49 blocks per game. He is the only player in history to win the MVP, RoY, DPoY, scoring title, rebounding title, and blocking title.
Keep reading → (http://www.48minutesofhell.com/2009/09/11/the-facts-of-the-matter/#more-4407)