Top 5 Centers In San Antonio Spurs History

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San Antonio Spurs: Top 5 Centers In Team History

David Robinson San Antonio Spurs — The pride of the San Antonio Spurs' big men runs deep. Let’s take a page out of the Spurs’ book by doing less talking and more doing. Check out the top five Spurs centers in team history.

5. Moses Malone

Moses Malone Portrait

5. Moses Malone

Moses Malone Portrait — Even though Moses Malone only graced the Spurs franchise in 17 games during the 1994-95 season, his body of work lands him on this list. Over 20 years of basketball was played by Malone and his legacy will forever be remembered.

4. Coby Dietrick

Coby Dietrick Drives Through The Paint

4. Coby Dietrick

Coby Dietrick Drives Through The Paint — Coby Deitrick is a lesser known player in the history of the Spurs. His 6.8 points and five rebounds during his eight seasons with the team is not the most impressive. The fact that he played when the Spurs were known as the Dallas Chaparrals is reason enough for him to crack to the top five.

3. Billy Paultz

Billy Paultz

3. Billy Paultz

Billy Paultz — During the Spurs’ time in the ABA, Billy Paultz was a reliable option for the team. His 14 points and 8.5 rebounds per game landed him on two ABA All-Star teams. He was even able to lead the ABA in blocks during the 1975-76 season.

2. Artis Gilmore

Artis Gilmore San Antonio Spurs

2. Artis Gilmore

Artis Gilmore San Antonio Spurs — Artis Gilmore was over 7-feet tall and used every inch to dominate his opponent. It is no wonder he leads the franchise in field goal percentage (62). Gilmore averaged 16.1 points per game in five seasons with the Spurs, which was in the latter part of his career. His defensive prowess and height landed him in the franchise’s top ten for blocked shots.

1. David Robinson

David Robinson dunks

1. David Robinson

David Robinson dunks — There is so much to say about the man known as “the Admiral”. David Robinson’s accolades include 10 All-Star selections, franchise leader in blocks, franchise leader in free throws made, NBA MVP in the 1994-95 season and two championships. An unknown fact is Robinson leads all Spurs in steals with 1,388.

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