Carlton Carrington or David Robinson? The NBA Stat Breakdown
This is as close as it gets. Carlton Carrington and David Robinson split the statistical categories evenly — 3 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested PG comparisons in NBA history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.
David Robinson's Rebounds Per Game of 10.6 compared to Carlton Carrington's 2.1 represents a 404.8% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Carlton Carrington falls 46.2% below the career average of 3.9 in this category while David Robinson exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for David Robinson's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Free Throw %, where Carlton Carrington posts 78.0% against David Robinson's 73.6% — a gap of just 6%. David Robinson can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Free Throw % is the statistical ammunition for the David Robinson side.
In NBA history, backcourt players are judged on their ability to create offense for themselves and teammates alike. Points per game captures scoring but assists and efficiency metrics reveal the complete offensive picture.
With categories split evenly, this comparison ultimately comes down to which statistics matter most to you. David Robinson claims the tiebreaker through Rebounds Per Game advantage — a 404.8% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NBA debate.
Who is better, Carlton Carrington or David Robinson?
Carlton Carrington holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Carlton Carrington's Rebounds Per Game of 10.6 versus David Robinson's 2.1 is the most decisive factor — a 404.8% difference.
How do Carlton Carrington and David Robinson compare in Rebounds Per Game?
Carlton Carrington career Rebounds Per Game: 2.1. David Robinson career Rebounds Per Game: 10.6. David Robinson leads by 404.8% — dramatically ahead in this key PG metric.
Who had the better overall career, Carlton Carrington or David Robinson?
Based on career statistics, Carlton Carrington edges David Robinson 3-3 across key categories. Carlton Carrington's Rebounds Per Game of 10.6 leads David Robinson's 2.1 by 404.8%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
