NBA MVP in '95. Defensive Player of the Year in '92. All NBA First Team in '91, '92, '95, and '96. All NBA Second Team in '94 and '98. All NBA Defensive First Team in '91, '92, '95, and '96. All NBA Defensive Second Team in '90, '93, '94, and '98.
Yeah, I was shocked, too. I remember him being good, but THAT good?!?
Also, he recorded only one of 6 season averages, on record, that outdid Michael Jordan's lowest scoring average for a season.
I talked about Zo being a 20 and 10 guy, well, David Robinson was that 20 and 10 guy long before Zo was. And, The Admiral was much more consistent with his 20 and 10's. He finished 7 seasons in the '90s with a 20-10 average.
But, like with Reggie Miller, it may be the non-flash in his game that landed him at number 9, rather than higher on the list.
8. PATRICK EWING
It was tough deciding between him and David Robinson.
I might look back and wish I called them 9a and 9b, and just skipped over 8.
But, I made my decision, and I'm sticking with it.
Besides, Patrick Ewing was a better scorer than David Robinson was.
He was deadly on the inside, and could even take you outside, and nail an 18-footer over your extended arm.
The fact that he shot over 50% for his career, and did more than dunk every shot he took, is good enough to put him in the 8 spot.
The choice between these two might come down to that flash in the game that I had mentioned. I know it's not right to choose according to the player that had more flash in his game, but like I said, I made my choice and I'm sticking to it.
Ah, forget it, we'll just call them 9a and 9b. I'll leave the numbers, simply for numerical reasons, but we both know it's almost impossible to choose between these two.
7. JOHN STOCKTON
Does this need to be explained?
Probably the best point guard that ever played the game.
I don't even know what else to say.
I don't need to say anything else.
6. SCOTTIE PIPPEN
He is one of the best all-around players that played the game.
I'll give you his 1995 season as reference.
He finished the season 12th in scoring, 23rd in rebounds, 23rd in assists, 28th in blocks, and 1st in steals.
He did everything.
And did it well.
People may have referred to him as the "Robin" part of the duo, but he was a bigger factor than Robin ever could be to Batman.
On top of his offensive prowess, he may go down as one of the best defensive players ever to play the game.
He could guard anybody.
He always stuck, and I mean stuck, the best player on the opposite team.
He was an 8 time All NBA Defensive First Team performer (92, '93, '94, '95, '96, '97, '98, '99) and was a 2 time All NBA Defensive Second Team performer ('91 and '00).
That covers every season in the 1990s.
Not enough for you.
How about the fact that he has the NBA record for Assists and Steals by a forward.
Yes, he was THAT good.
5. CHARLES BARKLEY
Good old, Chuck.
I enjoyed watching him play.
He dominated the game at such a small size.
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