San Antonio Spurs: A list of David Robinson’s accolades

David Robinson accomplished plenty in his career with the San Antonio Spurs. Which accolades stood out in 14 years in the Alamo City?

Before Tim Duncan, David Robinson was the main player in San Antonio Spurs history. His arrival in 1989 began the organization’s run through the early 1990s, with Sean Elliott right behind him, on 50-win teams that contended for championships and eventually won them in 1999.

The Spurs had to wait for Robinson, as they selected him in the 1987 NBA Draft, but due to commitments to the Navy, he did not join the team until 1989. The timespan proved worthwhile, though, as San Antonio found a hall of fame center.

Through 14 seasons, Robinson piled up accolades. What did he win, and how often? Let’s take a look:

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• NBA Rookie of the Year (1989-90)
• NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1989-90, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1997-98)
• All-NBA Third Team (1989-90, 1992-93, 1999-00, 2000-01)
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (1989-90)
• NBA All-Star Game (1990-96, 1998, 2000-01)
• NBA Rookie of the Month (Jan. 1990)
• NBA Rookie of the Month (Feb. 1990)
• NBA Player of the Week (Feb. 25, 1990)
• NBA Rookie of the Month (Mar. 1990)
• NBA Player of the Week (Mar. 25, 1990)
• NBA Rookie of the Month (Apr. 1990)
• NBA Player of the Week (Apr. 22, 1990)
• NBA Player of the Month (Jan. 1991)
• NBA All-Defensive First Team (1990-91, 1991-92, 1994-95, 1995-96)
• All-NBA First Team (1990-91, 1991-92, 1994-95, 1995-96)
• NBA Player of the Week (Dec. 1, 1991)
• NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1991-92)
• NBA Player of the Week (Nov. 29, 1992)
• NBA Player of the Week (Jan. 3, 1993)
• NBA Player of the Week (Dec. 5, 1993)
• NBA Player of the Week (Feb. 6, 1994)
• NBA Player of the Month (Feb. 1994)
• NBA Player of the Week (Feb. 20, 1994)
• NBA Player of the Week (Mar. 6, 1994)
• NBA Player of the Week (Apr. 24, 1994)
• NBA Player of the Month (Mar. 1995)
• NBA Player of the Week (Apr. 2, 1995)
• NBA MVP (1994-95)
• NBA Player of the Week (Jan. 14, 1996)
• NBA Player of the Month (Mar. 1996)
• NBA Player of the Week (Dec. 28, 1997)
• NBA Player of the Week (Feb. 1, 1998)
• NBA Champion (1999, 2003)

Robinson proved his worth from 1989-03, with two championships and a run of excellence in the early 1990s. His accomplishments stood tall, until Duncan arrived, but remain near the top in the franchise’s history.