Dave Cowens vs. David Robinson Comparison

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

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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
Dave Cowens:
1970-71 to 1982-83
David Robinson:
1989-90 to 2002-03

NBA Championships and Seasons

Dave Cowens2
David Robinson2
Dave Cowens11
David Robinson14
Dave Cowens7
David Robinson12
Dave Cowens8
David Robinson10

Honors and Awards

Dave Cowens1
David Robinson1
Dave Cowens0
David Robinson4
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Dave Cowens3
David Robinson10
Dave Cowens1
David Robinson4
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Dave Cowens3
David Robinson8
Dave Cowens0 *
David Robinson1
Dave Cowens0
David Robinson1
Dave Cowens0
David Robinson1
Dave Cowens0 *
David Robinson1
Dave Cowens1
David Robinson1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.
Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Dave Cowens 17.6
David Robinson 21.1

Dave Cowens 13.6
David Robinson 10.6

Dave Cowens 3.8
David Robinson 2.5

Dave Cowens 1.1
*
David Robinson 1.4

Dave Cowens 0.9
*
David Robinson 3.0

Totals Stats

Dave Cowens 13,516
David Robinson 20,790

Dave Cowens 10,444
David Robinson 10,497

Dave Cowens 2,910
David Robinson 2,441

Dave Cowens 599
*
David Robinson 1,388

Dave Cowens 488
*
David Robinson 2,954

Dave Cowens 766
David Robinson 987

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dave Cowens .460
David Robinson .518

3-Point Percentage
Dave Cowens .071
*
David Robinson .250

Free Throw Percentage
Dave Cowens .783
David Robinson .736

Best Season (no game minimum)

Dave Cowens 20.5
(1973)
David Robinson 29.8
(1994)

Dave Cowens 16.2
(1973)
David Robinson 13.0
(1991)

Dave Cowens 5.0
(1977)
David Robinson 4.8
(1994)

Dave Cowens 1.3
(1975)
*
David Robinson 2.3
(1992)

Dave Cowens 1.3
(1974)
*
David Robinson 4.5
(1992)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Dave Cowens 18.9
David Robinson 18.1

Dave Cowens 14.4
David Robinson 10.6

Dave Cowens 3.7
David Robinson 2.3

Dave Cowens 1.2
*
David Robinson 1.2

Dave Cowens 0.9
*
David Robinson 2.5

Totals Stats

Dave Cowens 1,684
David Robinson 2,221

Dave Cowens 1,285
David Robinson 1,301

Dave Cowens 333
David Robinson 280

Dave Cowens 78
*
David Robinson 151

Dave Cowens 56
*
David Robinson 312

Dave Cowens 89
David Robinson 123

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dave Cowens .451
David Robinson .479

3-Point Percentage
Dave Cowens .000
*
David Robinson .100

Free Throw Percentage
Dave Cowens .744
David Robinson .708

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Dave Cowens 21.9
(1973)
David Robinson 25.8
(1991)

Dave Cowens 16.6
(1973)
David Robinson 14.1
(1998)

Dave Cowens 4.6
(1976)
David Robinson 4.0
(1993)

Dave Cowens 1.6
(1975)
*
David Robinson 1.8
(2000)

Dave Cowens 1.4
(1977)
*
David Robinson 4.0
(1990)

Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.