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Memphis Grizzlies rookie Jaren Jackson Jr. just joined a few NBA legends in an exclusive club. Per the Grizzlies PR, Jackson Jr. has tallied 250+ points, 20+ steals, and 40+ blocks in his first 20 games. As such, he joins legends David Robison, Patrick Ewing, and Bill Walton as the only four players to accomplish […]

A positive light came out of a San Antonio Spurs’ loss last night as center Pau Gasol moved past David Robinson in the all-time scoring list. The Spaniard scored 10 points against the Portland Trail Blazers, inching past the 20,790 points made by Robinson. Here’s the historic mid-range shot that Gasol scored, via the official […]

New York Knicks icon Charles Oakley didn’t like David Robinson’s involvement in the Kawhi Leonard and San Antonio Spurs saga, as The Admiral stepped in, hoping to reach Leonard through a summer of madness. His multiple calls went unanswered — a sign that Leonard has already distanced himself from the organization. “I think David was wrong,” […]

With the Kawhi Leonard saga completely over after a sudden trade that sent the forward northbound to the Toronto Raptors, more feedback about the process behind the scenes as well as thoughts by San Antonio Spurs personnel are starting to find its way in the news. One such player is Spurs legend David Robinson, who’s […]

The San Antonio Spurs officially moved on from All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard in a blockbuster trade to the Toronto Raptors this past week. In wake of the move, there have been plenty of reactions from around the league from both current and former players. Among those is Hall of Famer David Robinson voicing during an […]

The Admiral is ordering Kawhi Leonard on deck right now. We’re talking about former San Antonio Spurs superstar and basketball Hall of Famer David Robinson, who gave his thoughts about the current saga engulfing the Spurs in relation to Leonard’s intent to part ways with the team. In a recent appearance on ESPN’s Get Up!, […]

It was 24 years ago to the day that San Antonio Spurs legendary center David Robinson exploded for 71 points during a 112-97 victory over the L.A. Clippers back on April 24, 1994. This amazing scoring outburst was not only extremely impressive, but it was enough for Robinson to edge Orlando Magic superstar center Shaquille […]

David Robinson and Tim Duncan won several championships with the San Antonio Spurs, and were considered the “Twin Towers” during their reign. After Robinson retired, Duncan won even more titles with Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, and coach Gregg Popovich. The Spurs were considered something of a dynasty in all those decades of winning. In a […]

The retirement of the San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan two seasons ago brought to a close the greatest era of basketball for the franchise. Duncan’s retirement not only closed out his career but the Spurs’ “Duncan Era” of basketball also. The power forward presided over five NBA championships for the Spurs, winning Finals MVP in […]

LaMarcus Alridge has been a God-send for the San Antonio Spurs this season. He’s finally comfortable with the team, his scoring numbers are up compared to last season, and he’s getting plenty of All-Star buzz. But perhaps what’s most impressive this year in particular for Aldridge is the fact that his numbers have put him in […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid joined elite company on Wednesday night after amassing a career-best 46-point, 15-rebound, seven-assist, seven-block performance under the bright lights of Staples Center against the Los Angeles Lakers. Not only did the 7-footer tally career-high numbers in points, assists, and blocks, but also joined Shaquille O’Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, and David Robinson […]

One of the greatest players in San Antonio Spurs basketball history, David Robinson, isn’t afraid to speak for the franchise and claim his interest in having a player like Kyrie Irving in a Spurs uniform this upcoming season. “We’d be crazy not to want a talented guy like that,” Robinson told Sirius XM NBA Radio. […]

When Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal played together for eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, they shared a lot of good memories, including the three championships they won from 2000-2002. However, during the 7-foot-1 big man’s statue unveiling outside Staples Center on Friday, The Black Mamba shared one of their conversations before that not […]

The Greek Freak keeps getting more special. Only three other players in NBA history have matched the stat line Giannis Antetokounmpo had Saturday night in the Bucks’ 116-96 win over the Chicago Bulls. Giannis finished with 35 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and seven blocks. Only David Robinson, Charles Barkley and Anthony Davis have ever had 30-plus […]

From being booed on draft night to becoming the owner of monster putbacks that ignited the crowd at Madison Square Garden, or any other arenas for that matter, Kristaps Porzingis has gone through a lot in the eyes of fans. The 7-foot-3 Latvian is as unique as they come. His combination of superb length, agility, […]

Sometimes, super teams aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. You look at the roster on paper, and wonder how a team isn’t going to win multiple championships but then, before you know it, the team is breaking up. If the Boston Celtics in 2008 were the first super team of this modern era, they […]

You might not realize how rare it is for a player to do what Nerlens Noel is. That’s because you hear more about the Philadelphia 76ers trying, and failing, to trade the former No. 6 overall pick of the 2013 NBA Draft. What Noel did in his first two seasons in the NBA has never […]