David Robinson
Inducted:
2009
Player Stats
7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
250 lb (113 kg)
Born
August 6, 1965
Key West, Florida, U.S.
Position:
Center
College:
Navy (1983–1987)
David "The Admiral" Robinson was the cornerstone of the San Antonio Spurs and one of the most physically gifted centers to ever play the game. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Robinson honored his military commitment for two years before entering the NBA in 1989. His impact was instantaneous; he possessed the speed of a guard and the strength of a titan, leading the Spurs to the greatest single-season turnaround in NBA history at that time.
Robinson’s career was defined by elite two-way play. He is one of the few players to win an NBA MVP (1995), a Defensive Player of the Year award, and a scoring title. Later in his career, he displayed incredible leadership and humility that brought San Antonio its first two NBA Championships in 1999 and 2003. A two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and member of the 1992 "Dream Team," he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009.
Robinson's Awards and Honors
- 2x Olympic Gold Medalist (1992, 1996)
- USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (1986)
- 1988 Olympic Bronze Medal
- 1986 FIBA World Championship Gold Medal
- 1987 Pan American Games Silver Medal
- 1992 FIBA Americas Championship Gold Medal
NBA Records
- 2x NBA Champion (1999, 2003)
- NBA MVP (1995)
- 10x NBA All-Star
- NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1992)
- NBA Scoring Champion (1994)
- 10x All-NBA Selection (4x First Team)
- 8x All-Defensive Selection (4x First Team)
- NBA Rookie of the Year (1990)
NBA Team
San Antonio Spurs (1989–2003)
NBA Draft
1987: 1st round, 1st overall pick
San Antonio Spurs
Number Worn
50
NBA Stats
Seasons:
14 (1989–2003)
Game Played:
987
Game Started:
985
Points:
20,790 (21.1 ppg)
Rebounds:
10,497 (10.6 rpg)
Blocks:
2,954 (3.0 bpg)
Field Goal %:
51.8%
FT%
73.6%
Steals (STL):
1,388 (1.4 spg)
NBA Championships:
2 (1999, 2003)