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A lot of people don't know David in his prime. There's nothing close to him in the NBA today, not even remotely. He'd dominate the league today.
My bad then
A lot of people don't know David in his prime. There's nothing close to him in the NBA today, not even remotely. He'd dominate the league today.
I disagree. David was a lefty and rarely used his right hand to shoot. Tim is ambidextrous and crushes defenders because he's able to beat them from different spots and angles on the floor. The better comparison between players would be Olujawon and Duncan. That would be a of a one on one match up. Hakeem's quickness AND moves would give Tim fits.
of course David won a few vs Timmy, I bet they played over 50 games of 1 on 1
So David won about 3-47 vs Duncan lol
A one on one game suits Robinson's style more. He could pick up a little steam and blow by Timmy. I'd take him.
Timmy in his prime? Not many players in the NBA blew by timmy in his prime. I take Team Duncan
I'd take Prime TD over Prime DRob. I always think of David as a freak athlete who played basketball, but Tim is just a smarter, better basketball player. I just think TD's skill level would trump David's athleticism.
I think that is the case. Most are probably judging Robinson from his twilight years. I personally would go as far to say Robinson was probably the most talented player to ever wear a spurs jersey.
For those that are picking Duncan could you state your age please. I was fortunate enough to see both players drafted and play their entire careers. To make it clear for the record Duncan is my favorite player to ever wear a Spurs jersey. But Robinson was a beast and if he had near the supporting cast that Duncan had (on the court, coaching, and front office) we would be talking about the Spurs in terms of Robinson's Championship era vs the Duncan Championship era.
Da Admiral averaged 23.8 PPG, 11.3 Rebounds, 2.2 blocks, and 1.5 steals a game in that series vs. Olajuwon and the Rockets. Those numbers are nothing to be ashamed of despite what the highlight reels showed then.
Drob wasn't like many players in NBA history. IMO he's either the first or second most athletic center ever. Depending on what you think of Wilt. He's got the raw numbers to back up his athleticism. Robinson looks quicker, but has no track numbers. (but is clearly much weaker strength wise)
That speed man
Admiral was on top, Timmy on the bottom
Tim is the tougher compe or as well.. D-Rob is beloved by Spurs nation but winning was not everything to him like it is to Tim.. Tim demanded that he win not just one but multiple rings..
Tim Duncan is better as a basketball player than Robinson, but Robinson was a freak athletically. If we could have put Timmy's skill in Robinson's body...
If we could have put Timmy's skill in Robinson's body...that didn't come out right.
you didnt come out right.......
Another got comment from another got.
Well technically, David was already a few years past his prime at that point. Although, Tim was probably a few years before his prime as well. I'd give Robinson some handicap points though since his decline was probably more dramatic than Tim's ascension.
In theory DRob, but in a real matchup that actually meant something, I'd put money on Duncan. Nothing against the Admiral, who was a MVP and a better player than some realize, but prime Duncan like 2002-3 woul have more consistent and go-to moves. In the other hand, prime Robinson might have been fast enough to just blow by him. Who knows?
I don't understand why everyone tries to emphasize this so much. There isn't a "classy" fan base in the league. Most fan bases are comprised of biased, classless, below average IQ morons from Spurs to OKC to Miami to Boston to L.A. and beyond. Every ing team. It's like 95% casual fans who don't really know much about basketball, 4.9% armchair GMs/coaches who watch ballbreakdown and think they understand the game, and 0.1% who actually have first hand experience (usually coaching) who have a pretty good grasp on the game."This is the best fan-base because their so respectful, nobody hates LeBron or the Heat"
David is probably a top 5 centre all time.. But Tim is the best PF to ever play the game..
I've always thought 1v1 match ups were pretty stupid when comparing nba players , doesn't prove who is the better player, it is a team game after all.
Like every time I see a Spurs fan use the term "4 down" and act like it adds anything substantive to the discussion I know they're part of the 4.9% or maybe even the 95%
And for the record I'm part of the 4.9%/95% myself.
rofl betting against your team at every opportunity and then to trying to play it off like it's a shtick
I've never bet a dime against the Spurs.
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