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There may not be any other way to describe Glenn Robinson’s career other than to call it underappreciated. Maybe it was because of the Milwaukee Bucks’ small market nature and lack of hype? Maybe it was his lack of NBA All-Star Game appearances? Whatever the reason, not enough people look back on Glenn Robinson’s career with any sort of admiration.

During his time at Purdue, Robinson was one of the most productive players in the history of the NCAA. He became the 15th player to score more the 1,000 points in a single season and averaged a double-double with 30.3 points and 10.1 rebounds per game. His combination of size and strength made him an incredible small forward prospect.

He lived up to that hype in the NBA, scoring more than 20 points per game in eight of his 11 seasons. His rebounding numbers dropped, but that was expected, as he matched up against larger frontcourt players.

Although he was unable to earn a ring on his own, Robinson did manage to win an NBA Championship with the San Antonio Spurs in his final season in 2004-05. Despite being a mere rotational piece, Robinson still managed to go out on top, which is every athlete’s dream.

At the end of the day, Robinson was an elite scoring wing who led the Bucks on their deepest run in a decade. He may not have played a big part in his NBA Championship ring, but it certainly was a fitting end to an amazing career. It is a shame that he hasn’t been voted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame yet, but that shouldn’t take away from his legacy.

Career averages: 20.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.2 steals per game