David Robinson vs Karl Malone.

[ClutchCity95]

Who ya got?


Career:
David Robinson: 14 years: 21.1 PPG, 10.6 RPG, 3.0 BPG, 2.5 APG, 1.4 SPG, 51.8 FG%, 73 FT%

Karl Malone: 19 Years, 25 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 0.8 BPG, 3.6 APG, 1.4 SPG, 51.6 FG%, 74 FT%


http://www.mkrob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/David-Robinson.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/NBA_Superstars2002/images/Player-pics/Karl_Malone14.jpg

I think I'll roll with the Admiral on this one, despite Karl Malone constantly KOing him in 96 and 98 in the playoffs.

[joshwake]

you forgot Malone's elbows. That easily vaults him above Robinson, Thomas, and a handful of a few other players in any head to head comparison.

[ShaqAttack3234]

Robinson was the better player, Malone couldn't dream of having the defensive impact Robinson did. Karl just happened to be blessed with better teammates. Although Malone may have had the better career because his longevity is incredible.

[LAClipsFan33]

The Admiral

[unknown101]

Ill post the obvious...

On defense - Robinson
Offense - Malone

Overall, I think I would take Robinson because you could always use a great scoring/defensive C.

[triangleoffense]

Admiral by a mile. Also one of the only people to record a quad-double in modern day statistical scoring.

[Juges8932]

The Admiral.

[lakers_forever]

Karl Malone. Excluding his MVP season, Malone was better than Robinson almost every year of their careers. Robinson failed miserably in the playoffs before Duncan came along. He could not even reach the NBA finals.

[raiderfan19]

i love the admiral but this is malone and its not all that close.

[ClutchCity95]

Karl Malone. Excluding his MVP season, Malone was better than Robinson almost every year of their careers. Robinson failed miserably in the playoffs before Duncan came along. He could not even reach the NBA finals.
Malone also failed a good amount of times, plus It's not clear who was the leader in Utah. It was obvious Malone got most of the credit though. As Scottie Pippen said, The Mailman doesn't deliver on Sundays

[Big#50]

Mailman=Overrated

[PistonsFan#21]

David Robinson because his career high in points is 72pts while Karl Malone's career high was only 61pts

[Mr Clutch Melo]

David Robinson because his career high in points is 72pts while Karl Malone's career high was only 61pts

Lol:lol Then Jamal Crawford is better then Carmelo because Jamals career high is 50 points and Melos is 49

[Pharcyde]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iKzLrGHU3k

[HighFlyer23]

Malone by an elbow :lol:

http://www.makingpages.org/hoops/maloneelbowsrobinson.jpg

[magnax1]

Robinson was the better player, Malone couldn't dream of having the defensive impact Robinson did. Karl just happened to be blessed with better teammates. Although Malone may have had the better career because his longevity is incredible.
No he wasnt. Look up his teams from 93-94 to 94-95. And the 03 and 99 teams. Malones teams weren't as good as any of those teams until 92, and even then 90% of the talent was in three players, Stockton Malone and Hornacek/Jeff Malone. Before that the three Best players other than stockton and Malone were Eaton (who was great) Thurl Bailey, and Darrel Griffith. None of which were even all stars (Eaton deserved it though).

[kilgore.]

um karl malone wrestled in the wwf, people. that alone puts him: andre the giant>hogan>malone>robinson.

[Hammertime]

No he wasnt. Look up his teams from 93-94 to 94-95. And the 03 and 99 teams. Malones teams weren't as good as any of those teams until 92, and even then 90% of the talent was in three players, Stockton Malone and Hornacek/Jeff Malone. Before that the three Best players other than stockton and Malone were Eaton (who was great) Thurl Bailey, and Darrel Griffith. None of which were even all stars (Eaton deserved it though).

Eaton WAS an all-star. Played in the very first ASG I watched(on the telly).

[JustinJDW]

I'll take the guy who is one out of the four players in NBA History to record a Quadruple-Double. The Admiral...David Robinson. :D

[dyna]

Malone=Better Impact
David=Better Skills
:confusedshrug:

[magnax1]

Eaton WAS an all-star. Played in the very first ASG I watched(on the telly).
Really? I thought he wasn't. Probably should have looked it up before I said it, but your right, he was once.

[DuMa]

D-Rob

[drza44]

Any 1 season, give me prime Robinson. His peak was so short (Navy and injuries) that is a disadvantage against someone like Malone, but at his peak I think Robinson was the better player.

[Rake2204]

Malone by an elbow :lol:

http://www.makingpages.org/hoops/maloneelbowsrobinson.jpg
This was actually the first thing that came to mind when I read this thread title. Karl Malone did indeed knock David Robinson out cold once. I cannot find a video, but here's another picture:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_SNXw1rq5jLY/SKYRfAN_gMI/AAAAAAAAApE/2rSC4iQQ_C8/19773.jpg
Sorry if it came through large.

Also, for the record, I see David Robinson's career high was listed at 72 points earlier in this thread. It's a nitpick, but his high was actually 71.

And to the point, I preferred David Robinson's game.

[Duncan21formvp]

Malone

[Lebron23]

Karl Malone.

[Mr Clutch Melo]

Offense: Malone>> Robinson

Defense: Robinson>>>>>>>>>>>> Malone.

I would pick D-Rob, he brings good offense and great defense. Malone is an average defender.

[Lebron23]

This was actually the first thing that came to mind when I read this thread title. Karl Malone did indeed knock David Robinson out cold once. I cannot find a video, but here's another picture:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_SNXw1rq5jLY/SKYRfAN_gMI/AAAAAAAAApE/2rSC4iQQ_C8/19773.jpg
Sorry if it came through large.

Also, for the record, I see David Robinson's career high was listed at 72 points earlier in this thread. It's a nitpick, but his high was actually 71.

And to the point, I preferred David Robinson's game.


Holy $Hit!!!

:eek: :eek: :eek:

[L.A. Jazz]

funny you people always bring up his ellbows.
shows you dont know nothing about Karl.

[Heretik32]

Funny how people nowadays are calling Malone overrated, probably knowing no more of him than what youtube offers ... meaning no high flying dunks or flashy moves.

Robinson was a premium player, no contest, but for a go-to guy, you'll have to go with Malone.

[SCdac]

These topics have been beaten to death but give me Robinson and his athletic defense any day. Malone was not a liability on defense, but he averaged less than 1 block per game in 15 of his 19 season and didn't provide that rim protection at an elite level like Robinson. In the early 90's, Robinson block stat-line in a week's worth of games could look like: 4, 6, 4, 8, 6, 2, and another 8 block game. He was top-5 in blocks per game in almost every year of the 90's, and at the same time he could get 20-30 on the other end of the court. Another reason I wouldn't pick Malone is, as far as All-Time NBA records go, he's #1 in turnovers and #2 in personal fouls, roughly doubling Robinson's career numbers. Malone was averaging 3 turnovers a game even in his late 30's, while Robinson was less of a concern as a veteran. Those are just the stats, but I didn't care for Malone's sometimes dirty and dangerous play either.

[Heretik32]

These topics have been beaten to death but give me Robinson and his athletic defense any day. Malone was not a liability on defense, but he averaged less than 1 block per game in 15 of his 19 season and didn't provide that rim protection at an elite level like Robinson. In the early 90's, Robinson block stat-line in a week's worth of games could look like: 4, 6, 4, 8, 6, 2, and another 8 block game. He was top-5 in blocks per game in almost every year of the 90's, and at the same time he could get 20-30 on the other end of the court.

Yeah, let's take a random stat Robinson happens to be excellent and Malone happens to be bad at and base our comparison on it. Never mind that Malone was a 6'9 PF and Robinson a 7'1 C.
And concerning those TOs, Malone actually has the better A/TO ratio. Not that that means that much either, but just saying.

[SCdac]

Yeah, let's take a random stat Robinson happens to be excellent and Malone happens to be bad at and base our comparison on it. Never mind that Malone was a 6'9 PF and Robinson a 7'1 C.
And concerning those TOs, Malone actually has the better A/TO ratio. Not that that means that much either, but just saying.

I'll take the freak shot blocker and athlete over the undersized bully of a PF, but that's just me. I could write a page about it, but I just wanted to point out why I'd definitely take Robinson. I'm not saying Malone didn't own the league in other aspects (scoring and particularly getting to the line, etc), and own Robinson's Spurs. Both are HOF'ers, so you really can't go wrong with either.

[dough]

Malone's offense was not nearly as ahead of David's as David's D was ahead of Malone's. Drob > Malone.

[NY-Knicks]

Lol:lol Then Jamal Crawford is better then Carmelo because Jamals career high is 52 points and Melos is 49

fixed.

[Alhazred]

Malone, he lasted longer and led his teams deeper into the playoffs as his team's go to guy. That said, David was a better defender, shot blocker and was more versatile.