LOS ANGELES - APRIL 24: David Robinson #50 of the San Antonio Spurs takes a jump shot over Gary Grant #23 and Charles Outlaw #6 of the Los Angeles Clippers on April 24, 1994 at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California. David Robinson finished the game with 71 points to clinch the 1994 NBA scoring title. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1994 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
By Jonah Sharf
On April 24, 1994, Spurs legend and LOS podcast guest David Robinson became just the fourth NBA player to score 70 points in a game, lighting up the Clippers for 71 in the Spurs’ 112-97 road win in LA. With the performance, Robinson finished the 1993-94 season as the NBA’s scoring champion, edging out Orlando’s Shaquille O’Neal 29.8 to 29.3 ppg. This was the Admiral’s one NBA scoring championship, and he averaged 10.7 rebounds per game that season as well, to go along with 3.3 blocks per game.
