124. Truck Robinson

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Len “Truck” Robinson fit his nickname and could very well be the very definition of a power forward.  He was a “truck” underneath, using his incredible strength to dominate.  A great rebounder Truck also had the ability to score and developed a great mid range game.  Injuries limited his career totals and this will hurt his chances, however fans of the NBA before the Bird-Magic liftoff remember how dominant he could be.


Should Truck Robinson be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 45.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 14.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 25.7%
No opinion. - 2.9%
No way! - 11.4%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 1991
  • Position: Power Forward
  • Games Played: 772
  • Per Game Averages:

    32.6 MIN
    15.5 PTS
    9.4 RB
    1.7 AST
    0.7 STL
    0.7 BLK
    .483 FG%
    1.000 3FG%*
    .662 FT%

    74 Playoff Games
    23.5 MIN
    8.2 PTS
    6.8 RB
    1.0 AST
    0.6 STL
    0.6 BLK
    .448 FG%
    .000 3FG%*
    .616 FT%

    *The 3-Point Line came into effect in the 1979-80 Season.

  • Advanced Stats:

    14.9 PER
    .520 TS%
    52.7 WS
    6.7 VORP

    74 Playoff Games
    12.2 PER
    .483 TS%
    2.3 WS
    0.2 VORP

  • Played For: Atlanta Hawks, New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz, Washington Bullets/Wizards
  • College: Tennessee State
  • Drafted: 2nd Round, 22nd Overall in 1974
  • Major Accolades and Awards: FIrst Team All-NBA (1) (1977-78)
    NBA All-Star (2) (1978 & 1981)
    Most Rebounds (1) (1977-78)
    Most Rebounds per Game (1) (1977-78)
    Most Defensive Rebounds (1) (1977-78)
    Most Minutes Played (1) (1977-78)
    Most Minutes per Game (1) (1977-78)
    Highest Defensive Win Shares (1) (1977-78)
    NBA Championships (None)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten MVP Finishes:
    8th in 1978
    Top Ten Finishes: Rebounds (2) (1977-78 & 1980-81)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rebounds per Game (3) (1977-78, 1978-79 & 1981-82)
    Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Rebounds (1) (1977-78)
    Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Rebounds (4) (1977-78, 1978-79, 1979-80 & 1980-81)
    Top Ten Finishes: Field Goals (1) (1977-78)
    Top Ten Finishes: Field Goal Attempts (1) (1977-78)
    Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goals (1) (1977-78)
    Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goal Attempts (1) (1977-78)
    Top Ten Finishes: Free Throw Attempts (1) (1977-78)
    Top Ten Finishes: Minutes Played (2) (1977-78 & 1980-81)
    Top Ten Finishes: Minutes per Game (2) (1977-78 & 1980-81)
    Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Win Shares (2) (1977-78 & 1980-81)
    Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Rebound Percentage (1) (1977-78)
    Top Ten Finishes: Block Percentage (1) (1975-76)
  • Notable All-time Rankings: 34. Defensive Rating: 99.7
    80. Defensive Rebounds: 5,282
    89. Defensive Rebound Percentage: 22.1
    90. Rebounds per Game: 9.4

Should Truck Robinson be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 45.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 14.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 25.7%
No opinion. - 2.9%
No way! - 11.4%

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