David Robinson vs. Dick Van Arsdale Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dick Van Arsdale and David Robinson 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
David Robinson:
1989-90 to 2002-03
Dick Van Arsdale:
1965-66 to 1976-77

NBA Championships and Seasons

David Robinson2
Dick Van Arsdale0
David Robinson14
Dick Van Arsdale12
David Robinson12
Dick Van Arsdale4
David Robinson10
Dick Van Arsdale3

Honors and Awards

David Robinson1
Dick Van Arsdale0
David Robinson4
Dick Van Arsdale0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
David Robinson10
Dick Van Arsdale0
David Robinson4
Dick Van Arsdale0
*
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
David Robinson8
Dick Van Arsdale1
David Robinson1
Dick Van Arsdale0
*
David Robinson1
Dick Van Arsdale0
David Robinson1
Dick Van Arsdale0
David Robinson1
Dick Van Arsdale0
*
David Robinson1
Dick Van Arsdale0
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.
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

David Robinson 21.1
Dick Van Arsdale 16.4

David Robinson 10.6
Dick Van Arsdale 4.1

David Robinson 2.5
Dick Van Arsdale 3.3

David Robinson 1.4
Dick Van Arsdale 0.9

*
David Robinson 3.0
Dick Van Arsdale 0.2

*

Totals Stats

David Robinson 20,790
Dick Van Arsdale 15,079

David Robinson 10,497
Dick Van Arsdale 3,807

David Robinson 2,441
Dick Van Arsdale 3,057

David Robinson 1,388
Dick Van Arsdale 264

*
David Robinson 2,954
Dick Van Arsdale 44

*
David Robinson 987
Dick Van Arsdale 921

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
David Robinson .518
Dick Van Arsdale .464

3-Point Percentage
David Robinson .250
Dick Van Arsdale -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
David Robinson .736
Dick Van Arsdale .790

Best Season (no game minimum)

David Robinson 29.8
(1994)
Dick Van Arsdale 21.9
(1971)

David Robinson 13.0
(1991)
Dick Van Arsdale 7.0
(1967)

David Robinson 4.8
(1994)
Dick Van Arsdale 4.8
(1969)

David Robinson 2.3
(1992)
Dick Van Arsdale 1.2
(1974)

*
David Robinson 4.5
(1992)
Dick Van Arsdale 0.2
(1974)

*

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

David Robinson 18.1
Dick Van Arsdale 9.9

David Robinson 10.6
Dick Van Arsdale 2.4

David Robinson 2.3
Dick Van Arsdale 2.8

David Robinson 1.2
Dick Van Arsdale 0.7

*
David Robinson 2.5
Dick Van Arsdale 0.1

*

Totals Stats

David Robinson 2,221
Dick Van Arsdale 336

David Robinson 1,301
Dick Van Arsdale 82

David Robinson 280
Dick Van Arsdale 94

David Robinson 151
Dick Van Arsdale 13

*
David Robinson 312
Dick Van Arsdale 2

*
David Robinson 123
Dick Van Arsdale 34

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
David Robinson .479
Dick Van Arsdale .422

3-Point Percentage
David Robinson .100
Dick Van Arsdale -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
David Robinson .708
Dick Van Arsdale .838

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

David Robinson 25.8
(1991)
Dick Van Arsdale 16.4
(1970)

David Robinson 14.1
(1998)
Dick Van Arsdale 6.3
(1967)

David Robinson 4.0
(1993)
Dick Van Arsdale 4.1
(1970)

David Robinson 1.8
(2000)
Dick Van Arsdale 0.7
(1976)

*
David Robinson 4.0
(1990)
Dick Van Arsdale 0.1
(1976)

*
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, this player has no data for the stat.