David Robinson vs. Elston Turner Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Elston Turner 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

David Robinson

vs.

Elston Turner

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
David Robinson: 1989-90 to 2002-03
Elston Turner: 1981-82 to 1988-89

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships David Robinson 2 Elston Turner 0

NBA Seasons David Robinson 14 Elston Turner 8

Playoffs Played David Robinson 12 Elston Turner 6

All-Star Games David Robinson 10 Elston Turner 0

Honors and Awards

Season MVP David Robinson 1 Elston Turner 0

All-NBA First Team David Robinson 4 Elston Turner 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) David Robinson 10 Elston Turner 0

All-Defensive 1st Team David Robinson 4 Elston Turner 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) David Robinson 8 Elston Turner 0

Defensive Player of The Year David Robinson 1 Elston Turner 0 *

Scoring Leader David Robinson 1 Elston Turner 0

Rebounds Leader David Robinson 1 Elston Turner 0

Blocks Leader David Robinson 1 Elston Turner 0

Rookie of The Year David Robinson 1 Elston Turner 0

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game David Robinson 21.1 Elston Turner 4.7

Rebounds Per Game David Robinson 10.6 Elston Turner 2.7

Assists Per Game David Robinson 2.5 Elston Turner 1.8

Steals Per Game David Robinson 1.4 Elston Turner 0.9

Blocks Per Game David Robinson 3.0 Elston Turner 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points David Robinson 20,790 Elston Turner 2,397

Total Rebounds David Robinson 10,497 Elston Turner 1,375

Total Assists David Robinson 2,441 Elston Turner 914

Total Steals David Robinson 1,388 Elston Turner 442

Total Blocks David Robinson 2,954 Elston Turner 27

Total Games David Robinson 987 Elston Turner 505

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage David Robinson .518 Elston Turner .432

3-Point Percentage David Robinson .250 Elston Turner .152

Free Throw Percentage David Robinson .736 Elston Turner .714

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game David Robinson 29.8 (1994) Elston Turner 8.3 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game David Robinson 13.0 (1991) Elston Turner 3.8 (1982)

Assists Per Game David Robinson 4.8 (1994) Elston Turner 2.4 (1982)

Steals Per Game David Robinson 2.3 (1992) Elston Turner 1.2 (1985)

Blocks Per Game David Robinson 4.5 (1992) Elston Turner 0.1 (1989)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game David Robinson 18.1 Elston Turner 5.1

Rebounds Per Game David Robinson 10.6 Elston Turner 3.0

Assists Per Game David Robinson 2.3 Elston Turner 2.0

Steals Per Game David Robinson 1.2 Elston Turner 0.8

Blocks Per Game David Robinson 2.5 Elston Turner 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points David Robinson 2,221 Elston Turner 218

Total Rebounds David Robinson 1,301 Elston Turner 130

Total Assists David Robinson 280 Elston Turner 86

Total Steals David Robinson 151 Elston Turner 33

Total Blocks David Robinson 312 Elston Turner 2

Total Games David Robinson 123 Elston Turner 43

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage David Robinson .479 Elston Turner .485

3-Point Percentage David Robinson .100 Elston Turner .750

Free Throw Percentage David Robinson .708 Elston Turner .636

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game David Robinson 25.8 (1991) Elston Turner 7.6 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game David Robinson 14.1 (1998) Elston Turner 4.9 (1985)

Assists Per Game David Robinson 4.0 (1993) Elston Turner 3.1 (1985)

Steals Per Game David Robinson 1.8 (2000) Elston Turner 1.1 (1985)

Blocks Per Game David Robinson 4.0 (1990) Elston Turner 0.1 (1984)