Though both of them had a very good midrange shot (Duncan and Rob), the key in their tandem is that David had to give up his Alpha Dog status to Duncan and concentrate on the defensive side of things which he was very good at while Duncan was unstoppable on the offensive end. The Admiral knew that for him to win that elusive ring he had to get help from Duncan in a huge way night in and night out.
For Gasol and Howard neither seem to back down. During the course of the season we have seen both players complaining of touches and playing time. It's the ME first mentality that's coming to fore. Add to the mix is the biggest ME, MYSELF and I of them all which is The Mamba so there goes the instability. Only recently did they realized that for them to get to their preferred destination they need to drop that kind of mentality and just help each other out.
Actually, this is a correct observation. It's all about attitude.
I dont think Tim Duncan and David Robinson deserve to be compared to those 2 losers (sorry LA fans).
Those 2 spurs are head and shoulders above Howard and Gasol - Both in Skill and court attitude.
Duncan at 36 years old, is still more effective than most PF/C in the league - and honestly, deserves the starting C spot in the west over Howard, but of course the all star starters are chosen by fans
David Robinson just happens to be one of the 50 greatest players and a HOF. Tim Duncan, well obviously the greatest power forward of all time, definitely a future HOF... Howard might get there, but Gasol - probably not.
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