10 Greatest NBA “Robins” of All-Time

The Best NBA Robins

Every Batman needs a Robin and every NBA superstar needed a helping hand to take their team to great heights. Check out the best 'Right Hands' of NBA Superstars.

1. Scottie Pippen (Chicago Bulls)

The ultimate Robin — Pippen’s defense, versatility, and playmaking were the perfect complement to Michael Jordan’s scoring dominance, helping Chicago to six titles. He defined what a superstar sidekick could be.

2. Kevin McHale (Boston Celtics)

Arguably the most skilled post scorer ever, McHale thrived alongside Larry Bird. A seven-time All-Star and two-time Sixth Man of the Year, he was Boston’s interior anchor during the 1980s dynasty.

3. John Stockton (Utah Jazz)

The NBA’s all-time leader in assists and steals, Stockton was the engine behind Karl Malone’s scoring and Utah’s pick-and-roll machine. The model of consistency and selflessness.

4. Manu Ginóbili (San Antonio Spurs)

Ginóbili’s creativity, competitiveness, and clutch gene were vital to four Spurs championships. Willingly came off the bench in his prime — one of the most selfless stars ever.

5. Ben Wallace (Detroit Pistons)

Four-time Defensive Player of the Year and the heart of Detroit’s 2004 title team. Wallace’s rim protection and rebounding made him a generational defensive anchor.

6. James Worthy (Los Angeles Lakers)

“Big Game James” delivered in the biggest moments — including a 36-point triple-double in Game 7 of the 1988 Finals. Always the third star behind Magic and Kareem, but elite when needed.

7. Klay Thompson (Golden State Warriors)

The perfect backcourt partner to Stephen Curry. One of the greatest shooters ever, Klay’s defense and poise under pressure were essential to four championships.

8. Pau Gasol (Los Angeles Lakers)

Kobe Bryant’s ideal co-star during the late-2000s title runs. Gasol’s intelligence, passing, and finesse inside turned the Lakers into a championship juggernaut again.

9. Paul Pierce (Boston Celtics)

While “The Truth” was Boston’s emotional leader, Kevin Garnett’s arrival transformed the Celtics into champions. Pierce adapted seamlessly as the Robin to KG’s defensive and vocal dominance during the 2008 title run.

10. Kyrie Irving (Cleveland Cavaliers)

In Cleveland, Irving was LeBron’s offensive equal in crunch time. His 2016 Finals Game 7 dagger over Curry is one of the most iconic “Robin” moments ever.