David Robinson or Greek freak?

[Bronbron23]

Both physically are freaks of nature. Skill wise it's a tough one. Greek has better handles but Robinson has a better shot.

Who u got?

[bukowski81]

As of today I take the admiral without a doubt, but Giannis is still too young. If in the future he shows that he can lead a competitive team in the playoffs and elevate his game, then Giannis.

[hiphopanonymous]

Admiral - Giannis has years to build still tho I

[Smoke117]

:facepalm You retard. Big Dave would average 35+ 15+ 4+ 5+ 3+ on 60+ts% in this pathetic era while being the best defensive player in the world. Kill yourself, fakkot.

[Gotterdammerung]

The answers in this thread are only fair - but David Robinson arrived in the league a polished product and immediately turned around a moribund franchise to 56 wins, a 30 plus win margin improvement, and led them to the Conference Finals. He was that good from day one.

Giannis Antetokoumpo on the other hand was drafted as a skinny teenager, but had loads of potential. It is just that he is now almost on the verge of realizing that, and is in the conversation. But let's wait until the Greek Freak actually reaches his prime before comparing them two. :cheers:

[thefatmiral]

I see some respek is being put on Dave's name.

[MrFonzworth]

I see some respek is being put on Dave's name.
Look at your username:oldlol:

[Proctor]

:facepalm You retard. Big Dave would average 35+ 15+ 4+ 5+ 3+ on 60+ts% in this pathetic era while being the best defensive player in the world.
This

[Bronbron23]

:facepalm You retard. Big Dave would average 35+ 15+ 4+ 5+ 3+ on 60+ts% in this pathetic era while being the best defensive player in the world. Kill yourself, fakkot.
I don't know I'm leaning towards drob but I think it's a bit closer than u think it is. Greek still young and he has the drive and heart to be great. If he develops a consistent jumper it's over. It's a big if though I know.

[AngelEyes]

Robinson entered the NBA the same age Giannis is right now, Robinson was 24 and Giannis currently in 2019 is 24. So their early careers can't really be compared because of the big age difference. I think Giannis this season is quite clearly as good as 1990 Robinson and probably quite a bit better. OP mentioned that Robinson is the better shooter but that was on short range faceup jumpers, he didn't have a ton of range. He hit 25 out of 100 attempted threes in his 14 year career. Giannis has a significant advantage when it comes to being able to lead the break and be a playmaker. I'll take the 24 year old Giannis over the 24 year old David Robinson and going forward I think Giannis will be the greater player.

[baudkarma]

Robinson won both a DPOY and a scoring title. Check with me when Giannis reaches either of those awards.

[AngelEyes]

Robinson won both a DPOY and a scoring title. Check with me when Giannis reaches either of those awards.

Giannis could easily win the defensive player of the year this season, he's one of the highest rated defensive players in the league. And Robinson was a great scorer but he definitely would not have won the scoring title had Jordan not retired the first time.

[Loco 50]

Giannis could easily win the defensive player of the year this season, he's one of the highest rated defensive players in the league. And Robinson was a great scorer but he definitely would not have won the scoring title had Jordan not retired the first time.
Robinson was competing against Hakeem and Mutombo to earn his achievements. Robinson also put up 71 in a game to beat Snaq for the scoring title. Giannis doesn't come close.

[AngelEyes]

Robinson was competing against Hakeem and Mutombo to earn his achievements. Robinson also put up 71 in a game to beat Snaq for the scoring title. Giannis doesn't come close.

That was at his peak as a 28 year old, Giannis is still 4 years younger. At the same age Giannis is the more dominant player. Hakeem went against Olajuwon and Mutombo, great. . . Giannis is going against Kawhi, LeBron, Paul George and Kevin Durant.

[Mr.GOAT2408]

Have to go with Robinson for now, but I expect Giannis to surpass him when it's all said and done.

[superduper]

The one who doesn't need to stiff arm every single play

[Loco 50]

That was at his peak as a 28 year old, Giannis is still 4 years younger. At the same age Giannis is the more dominant player. Hakeem went against Olajuwon and Mutombo, great. . . Giannis is going against Kawhi, LeBron, Paul George and Kevin Durant.
Point of the comment about going up against Mutombo and Olajuwon is that DRob played at what was probably the league's peak talent-wise regarding bigs.

Ewing, Snaq, Hakeem, DRob, and to a lesser extent Mourning, Mutombo, Smits and Daugherty all did work. The league was at it's toughest with regards to contact and defense, whereas, now :roll: it's a free run to the 3-point line or a layup drill.

His scoring still isn't something to rave about even with the no contact rules, so to say he's more dominant is :biggums: . In what aspect is he more dominant? Also, he's got more talent surrounding him than Robinson could have ever dreamed to have.

Defensive accolades nowadays go to the guy that actually tried so I would hope he'd earn a few in this bubble bath league.

Giannis is good. He's great even, but DRob, he's not.

[ShawkFactory]

Point of the comment about going up against Mutombo and Olajuwon is that DRob played at what was probably the league's peak talent-wise regarding bigs.

Ewing, Snaq, Hakeem, DRob, and to a lesser extent Mourning, Mutombo, Smits and Daugherty all did work. The league was at it's toughest with regards to contact and defense, whereas, now :roll: it's a free run to the 3-point line or a layup drill.

His scoring still isn't something to rave about even with the no contact rules, so to say he's more dominant is :biggums: . In what aspect is he more dominant? Also, he's got more talent surrounding him than Robinson could have ever dreamed to have.

Defensive accolades nowadays go to the guy that actually tried so I would hope he'd earn a few in this bubble bath league.

Giannis is good. He's great even, but DRob, he's not.
Just to be clear, when you say he has more talent around him than Robinson could ever dream of you mean at the same age right?

[Loco 50]

Just to be clear, when you say he has more talent around him than Robinson could ever dream of you mean at the same age right?
Yes, Drob's prime years as the sole superstar on the team. Obviously Duncan is a better talent than anyone Giannis will probably ever play with, but by that time Drob's prime was long gone due to injuries.

[senelcoolidge]

David Robinson, kinda silly question. I guess people have forgotten how good David Robinson was.

[Loco 50]

David Robinson, kinda silly question. I guess people have forgotten how good David Robinson was.
Forgot, or never saw. Either too young, had no interest, or maybe lacked the capability to see the games unless you were one of those with satellite. The league was a lot less covered in the 90's. No TNT/ESPN nightly games. No NBA channel. Small market teams got even less coverage than today, where at least the internet can give players exposure.

[ShawkFactory]

Yes, Drob's prime years as the sole superstar on the team. Obviously Duncan is a better talent than anyone Giannis will probably ever play with, but by that time Drob's prime was long gone due to injuries.
Gotcha.

I really don’t think they are all that dissimilar though. Both are just purely bigger and more athletic than their counterparts, but neither are as skilled overall as some of the others.

Robinson had the face-up jumper but a comparatively average postgame. Giannis obviously has a weak jumper.

And both tend to make good decisions and work well within a team concept and couple that with physical dominance.

[Loco 50]

[QUOTE=ShawkFactory]Gotcha.

I really don

[ShawkFactory]

Agree to an extent, I believe Robinson's defense was on another plane than Giannis, and again, I like Giannis and I appreciate that he actually tries to play defense in this shite league.
Sure. But if we’re transporting them to each other’s eras? I think Giannis with a 7’10 wingspan as a SF would be lethal on defense in the 90s