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[iamgine]

Because, like Karl Malone, his game tend to drop in the playoff.

[Celtics 1825]

He couldn't do enough on his own. Didn't win anything (didn't even make a final) until Duncan came along.

[Big164]

[warriorfan]

David Robinson in his prime was a beast. One of the most athletic players to play the game. DPOY defense. Preferred to face up on offense. Lacked longevity compared to other ATG

[SouBeachTalents]

David Robinson in his prime was a beast. One of the most athletic players to play the game. DPOY defense. Preferred to face up on offense. Lacked longevity compared to other ATG’s because of him joining the league at 24 years old. The infamous whipping Hakeem served him haunts his legacy. It’s pretty overblown though, there’s no shame in getting toasted by the Dream. If you look at Robinsons career under the LeBron “not enough help” lense, it’s a lot more forgiving. He carried some shitty teams.

He also struggled immensely against the Jazz, his production & efficiency fell off a cliff every time he faced them

[Rico2016]

How is this not a troll?

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[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

honestly in the Houston series DRob saw alot more hard doubles than Hakeem b/c Rodman didnt want to go with the gameplan

DRob got roasted but its no shame against one of the GOAT iso scorers on an island for an entire series

DRob had as little help as KG did in most of the Minny years and Hakeem for most of his Houston years

give DRob pre Duncan a level of talent anywhere in the same stratosphere as Wade, Bosh, Kyrie or Love, let alone 2 of them? His career wouldve looked very different

[Rocket]

Bingo!! Dream destroyed him.

[nayte]

Bingo!! Dream destroyed him.

This is why it's wrong but there u go

[Phoenix]

That series simultaneously enhanced Dream's legacy as much as it ruined the Admiral's.

Reason why Duncan is ranked higher is simple, he came in as a rookie and pretty much took over the team by his 2nd season leading the Spurs to the title, and obviously had a better overall career. In a vacuum I'd argue David was more talented, a more dominant ( regular season) scorer, and a more intimidating shotblocker. Problem is his game was more finesse-oriented so it never translated as well in the playoffs when things slowed down and more physical play( especially in his era) took center stage. But there were alot of pundits saying he was going to take over the league back in 92. That was with peak/prime MJ, Barkley, Malone, Ewing, etc. He was considered 'Bill Russell with an offensive game' coming in. So that should give you some sense of how much potential was being shown when that sentiment was making the rounds. He had all-time great talent and has a good case as a top 20 player( anywhere between 18-20 off the top of my head seems reasonable) but there's no reason he deserves GOAT discussion. With the way his career wound up he's nowhere near that conversation.

[bizil]

GOAT status factors solo accolades, team accolades, longevity being great, numbers, peak-prime status, and impact on the league (redefining a position, causing rules changes, face of the league, etc). So when u look at it like that, NO WAY can u put David ahead of these centers:

Cap
Russ
Wilt
Shaq
Dream
Moses

These guys have resumes that are simply better. GOAT is all around resume. Peak-prime status is a part of it though. Even on a peak-prime type of deal, Cap, Wilt,Shaq, and Dream were better. Many will argue Moses was better as well. So being a top 7 center GOAT wise and top 25-30 GOAT among all positions is an AWESOME place to be!

But when people think of the best all around centers ever on both sides of the rock, David is right at the top with Dream, Wilt, and Kareem. And when u factor his freak athletic ability and scoring skillset along with that, he could be ARGUABLY the most gifted center ever. NOT saying the best. BUT the most naturally gifted.

[Young X]

I think he's a top 15 player.

[kennethgriffen]

robinsons 70 came against the clippers in their last regular season game during a season they were 27-55