The dunks don't come as frequently. Nor are they as exciting.

Getting a dump-down pass from Tim Duncan serves its purpose, but it's not exactly the same as tomahawking a fast-break lob into Karl Malone's grill.

These days, David Robinson feels fortunate enough to have relocated his jumper. Thrills? He gets those by blocking a shot or making a steal. If he wants a charge, he takes one.

All of which is just fine with him.

"Scoring," Robinson said, "was never my strength."

For a guy who never developed a signature low-post move ? and who's lucky now to get eight shots a night ? Robinson's offense hasn't been all too offensive.