Artis Gilmore vs. David Robinson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Robinson and Artis Gilmore that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Artis Gilmore:
1976-77 to 1987-88
David Robinson:
1989-90 to 2002-03

NBA Championships and Seasons

Artis Gilmore0
David Robinson2
Artis Gilmore12
David Robinson14
Artis Gilmore6
David Robinson12
Artis Gilmore6
David Robinson10

Honors and Awards

Artis Gilmore0
David Robinson1
Artis Gilmore0
David Robinson4
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Artis Gilmore0
David Robinson10
Artis Gilmore0
David Robinson4
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Artis Gilmore1
David Robinson8
Artis Gilmore0 *
David Robinson1
Artis Gilmore0
David Robinson1
Artis Gilmore0
David Robinson1
Artis Gilmore0
David Robinson1
Artis Gilmore0
David Robinson1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Artis Gilmore 17.1
David Robinson 21.1

Artis Gilmore 10.1
David Robinson 10.6

Artis Gilmore 2.0
David Robinson 2.5

Artis Gilmore 0.5
David Robinson 1.4

Artis Gilmore 1.9
David Robinson 3.0

Totals Stats

Artis Gilmore 15,579
David Robinson 20,790

Artis Gilmore 9,161
David Robinson 10,497

Artis Gilmore 1,777
David Robinson 2,441

Artis Gilmore 470
David Robinson 1,388

Artis Gilmore 1,747
David Robinson 2,954

Artis Gilmore 909
David Robinson 987

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Artis Gilmore .599
David Robinson .518

3-Point Percentage
Artis Gilmore .077
*
David Robinson .250

Free Throw Percentage
Artis Gilmore .713
David Robinson .736

Best Season (no game minimum)

Artis Gilmore 23.7
(1979)
David Robinson 29.8
(1994)

Artis Gilmore 13.1
(1978)
David Robinson 13.0
(1991)

Artis Gilmore 3.3
(1979)
David Robinson 4.8
(1994)

Artis Gilmore 0.6
(1979)
David Robinson 2.3
(1992)

Artis Gilmore 2.7
(1982)
David Robinson 4.5
(1992)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Artis Gilmore 11.7
David Robinson 18.1

Artis Gilmore 8.0
David Robinson 10.6

Artis Gilmore 1.1
David Robinson 2.3

Artis Gilmore 0.6
David Robinson 1.2

Artis Gilmore 1.7
David Robinson 2.5

Totals Stats

Artis Gilmore 492
David Robinson 2,221

Artis Gilmore 336
David Robinson 1,301

Artis Gilmore 47
David Robinson 280

Artis Gilmore 27
David Robinson 151

Artis Gilmore 71
David Robinson 312

Artis Gilmore 42
David Robinson 123

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Artis Gilmore .566
David Robinson .479

3-Point Percentage
Artis Gilmore -
*
David Robinson .100

Free Throw Percentage
Artis Gilmore .680
David Robinson .708

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Artis Gilmore 18.7
(1977)
David Robinson 25.8
(1991)

Artis Gilmore 13.0
(1977)
David Robinson 14.1
(1998)

Artis Gilmore 2.0
(1981)
David Robinson 4.0
(1993)

Artis Gilmore 2.3
(1986)
David Robinson 1.8
(2000)

Artis Gilmore 3.1
(1983)
David Robinson 4.0
(1990)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.