Tim Duncan passes David Robinson for 5th in all-time blocks
"The Big Fundamental" passed "The Admiral" on Saturday.
San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan passed former teammate David Robinson for fifth on the all-time blocks after recording five rejections in San Antonio's win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Tim Duncan (2,955) passes @DavidtheAdmiral (2,954) for 5th on the @NBA's all-time blocks list! #GoTimmyGo pic.twitter.com/CnDq6tb8E4
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) November 15, 2015
It's a nice moment for Duncan, who teamed up with Robinson in his first six seasons. They formed the fearsome "Twin Towers" frontcourt that blazed through the playoffs with a combined record of 14-2 in the 1999 NBA Finals for the Spurs' first championship.
They did it for a second time in 2003, Robinson's final season.
The accomplishment also speaks to the Spurs' long history of success. They had George Gervin to carry them through the '70s, Robinson through the '80s, and Duncan for the past two decades. Their sustained success puts them in a tier with the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers in an elite class of the best franchises in the NBA.
Duncan has 2,955 blocks to Robinson's 2,954.