I started watching basketball (regularly at least) the year he broke his foot, so I never really got to see his prime other than highlights on youtube, and tape of Olajuwon owning his soul. I've read a bit about his early days though - and the common consensus is he's one of the greatest regular season players in history (like, damn near unstoppable).
Before the injuries, and at his best, circa 92-96, where does he rate among Shaq, Ewing and Hakeem at their best?
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36/13/6/6 & .538% FG vs Shaq
34 & 12 on .571% FG vs Shaq
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08-29-2015, 08:50 PM #1phal5
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How good was David Robinson at his best (or prime?)
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08-29-2015, 09:04 PM #2Brooklyn
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Better than Ewing, below Shaq and Hakeem.
Would be FAR AND AWAY the best center in basketball today.
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08-29-2015, 09:06 PM #3High School Starter
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Re: How good was David Robinson at his best (or prime?)
He was soft.
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08-29-2015, 09:08 PM #4Banned
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Re: How good was David Robinson at his best (or prime?)
'Scuse me?
Originally Posted by LoneyROY7
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08-29-2015, 09:08 PM #5infamous souvlaki
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Originally Posted by GIF REACTION
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08-29-2015, 09:09 PM #6Bad Username
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Re: How good was David Robinson at his best (or prime?)
Best regular season center of his era.
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08-29-2015, 09:09 PM #7Decent college freshman
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Re: How good was David Robinson at his best (or prime?)
Below Duncan
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08-29-2015, 09:15 PM #8infamous souvlaki
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most athletic center of all time
that ref was fast too
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08-29-2015, 09:18 PM #9Banned
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Re: How good was David Robinson at his best (or prime?)
Willie Cauley-Stein is close, and would be on par if you gave him steroids like David was using Originally Posted by SugarHill
most athletic center of all time
that ref was fast too
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08-29-2015, 09:19 PM #10Local High School Star
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Re: How good was David Robinson at his best (or prime?)
One of best and best in a few categories. Greatest two way player of all time in prime. Top ten regular season player of all time.
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08-29-2015, 09:19 PM #11Banned
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Re: How good was David Robinson at his best (or prime?)
Also I think that clip is majorly sped up
The 1st defender and Referee are easily keeping up
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08-29-2015, 09:21 PM #12infamous souvlaki
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKVqpXl3M18 Originally Posted by GIF REACTION
nah...unless you think the commentary was added post speed-up which is ridiculous
runs like an athletic guard
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08-29-2015, 09:21 PM #13The Beast In Me
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Re: How good was David Robinson at his best (or prime?)
Top five Regular Season player of all time.
Still a great Playoff performer; just not on the level of other great players.
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08-29-2015, 09:22 PM #14College superstar
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Originally Posted by Noyze
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08-29-2015, 09:23 PM #15phal5
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Re: How good was David Robinson at his best (or prime?)
Not sure I would go that far, but I'd argue his offensive moves were damn near Olajuwon-esque. Like, his fluidity and aesthetics midrange and in were ALL highlight material. Every basketball move he made from those areas looked somewhat pretty. Originally Posted by thefatmiral
Shaq from the looks of it had a tough time defending him. Could be that he drew the big fella outta the paint, leaving him out to dry.
That is still remarkably impressive. Just look at most of the Top 50, and this dude comes out Top 5 (regular season I know, but still Originally Posted by T_L_P
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