This bretheren played college basketball and has been a coach for over 17 years. I hope I know a little about the game. Robinson's scoring title was gained in the run and gun West with a 71 point performance on the last day when it was obvious he was doing nothing but trying to win the scoring race. I thought of him on the block having to score against a top notch defender. I feel the Ewing got his shot easier and more frequently than Robinson. As for defense, Patrick's shot blocking and post d were part of the Knicks' grinding style where the Anthony Bonners of the world would push and grab and hold a guy before he could get to Ewing. I really don't think there is a lot of difference between the two other than what Hakeem, Charles and Shaq did to Robinson in playoff series when the money was on the line.
Well apparently you were too busy coaching and playing to actually watch them in the NBA. Regardless of how Robinson got the scoring title, the fact is he got it. Your excuse about it being a run and gun west is complete nonsense and only serves to discredit your knowledge of the game. Also, he needed 71points to beat out Shaq that year (who played in the East mind you) not Ewing. The fact is Dave was simply better on offense, better on defense and was a FAR more decorated performer than Ewing ever was. Add to that that Dave was largely surrounded by shit most of his career and the proof becomes even more clearer.
And please dont even attempt to make an argumenton defensive prowess. Its really no comparison. Pat stopped playing defense the minute he left G'town and Big John Thompson. (And dont confuse a 7'1 orangatang blocking shots on help defense and off the ball as playing actual defense.)
As for the playoff argument; that has nothing to do with one player vs. the other. Hakeem owned EVEYONE for a two/three span. He was all out unstoppable and Dave nor anyone else would have prevented his run. Charles had a better supporting cast and the only time he really gave Dave the business was when he pulled him out near the perimeter and shot a game winner over him one playyoff game. Ask yourself, why the fuck was Dave forced to guard a 6'4 forward playing that far away from the basket anyway??? He had nobody else on his team to do it. You're making my argument for me. As for Shaq, Dave got him in the playoffs as much as he got Dave. Not to mention by time they faced off in the playoff Shaq was in his prime and Dave was past his. When Shaq was in Orlando and they played once twice a year when Dave was younger, Dave owned those matchups (go look it up coach).
Now, whats funny is that you're making arguments against Dave by comparing him to hall of fame players, i dont even have to do that for Ewing. This guy was regularly owned and worked by the likes of Rik Smits. GTFOH!!
All NBA, NBA first team, League MVP, Scoring Title, Defensive MVP, All NBA 1st team defense...come on man.. Pat isnt seeing any of that. And Dave had more competing big men in their prime during his prime.
Guys, this really is a silly argument. If Pat Ewing didnt play in the largest media market on the planet this very thread were be a universal joke.