David Robinson vs. Purvis Short Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Purvis Short 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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David Robinson:
1989-90 to 2002-03
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Purvis Short:
1978-79 to 1989-90
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Honors and Awards |
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| David Robinson | 1 |
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| Purvis Short | 0 | |
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| David Robinson | 1 |
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| Purvis Short | 0 | |
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| David Robinson | 1 |
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| Purvis Short | 0 | |
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| David Robinson | 1 |
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| Purvis Short | 0 | |
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| David Robinson | 1 |
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| Purvis Short | 0 | |
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| David Robinson | 1 |
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| Purvis Short | 0 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| David Robinson |
21.1 | | |
| Purvis Short |
17.3 | | |
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| David Robinson |
10.6 | | |
| Purvis Short |
4.3 | | |
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| David Robinson |
2.5 | | |
| Purvis Short |
2.5 | | |
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| David Robinson |
1.4 | | |
| Purvis Short |
1.0 | | |
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| David Robinson |
3.0 | | |
| Purvis Short |
0.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| David Robinson |
20,790 | | |
| Purvis Short |
14,607 | | |
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| David Robinson |
10,497 | | |
| Purvis Short |
3,625 | | |
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| David Robinson |
2,441 | | |
| Purvis Short |
2,123 | | |
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| David Robinson |
1,388 | | |
| Purvis Short |
878 | | |
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| David Robinson |
2,954 | | |
| Purvis Short |
178 | | |
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| David Robinson |
987 | | |
| Purvis Short |
842 | | |
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Percentages |
| David Robinson |
.518 | | |
| Purvis Short |
.474 | | |
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| David Robinson |
.250 | | |
| Purvis Short |
.282 | |   *
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| David Robinson |
.736 | | |
| Purvis Short |
.824 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| David Robinson |
29.8 | | (1994) | |
| Purvis Short |
28.0 | | (1985) | |
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| David Robinson |
13.0 | | (1991) | |
| Purvis Short |
5.5 | | (1984) | |
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| David Robinson |
4.8 | | (1994) | |
| Purvis Short |
3.7 | | (1986) | |
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| David Robinson |
2.3 | | (1992) | |
| Purvis Short |
1.5 | | (1985) | |
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| David Robinson |
4.5 | | (1992) | |
| Purvis Short |
0.3 | | (1985) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| David Robinson |
18.1 | | |
| Purvis Short |
10.4 | | |
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| David Robinson |
10.6 | | |
| Purvis Short |
2.8 | | |
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| David Robinson |
2.3 | | |
| Purvis Short |
1.6 | | |
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| David Robinson |
1.2 | | |
| Purvis Short |
0.7 | | |
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| David Robinson |
2.5 | | |
| Purvis Short |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| David Robinson |
2,221 | | |
| Purvis Short |
187 | | |
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| David Robinson |
1,301 | | |
| Purvis Short |
51 | | |
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| David Robinson |
280 | | |
| Purvis Short |
29 | | |
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| David Robinson |
151 | | |
| Purvis Short |
13 | | |
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| David Robinson |
312 | | |
| Purvis Short |
2 | | |
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| David Robinson |
123 | | |
| Purvis Short |
18 | | |
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Percentages |
| David Robinson |
.479 | | |
| Purvis Short |
.424 | | |
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| David Robinson |
.100 | | |
| Purvis Short |
.000 | |  *
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| David Robinson |
.708 | | |
| Purvis Short |
.878 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| David Robinson |
25.8 | | (1991) | |
| Purvis Short |
14.6 | | (1987) | |
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| David Robinson |
14.1 | | (1998) | |
| Purvis Short |
3.3 | | (1987) | |
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| David Robinson |
4.0 | | (1993) | |
| Purvis Short |
2.7 | | (1987) | |
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| David Robinson |
1.8 | | (2000) | |
| Purvis Short |
1.2 | | (1987) | |
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| David Robinson |
4.0 | | (1990) | |
| Purvis Short |
0.2 | | (1987) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
