David Robinson

Also known as David Maurice Robinson, The Admiral, D-Rob, The Battleship

American basketball player

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David Maurice Robinson is an American former basketball player and military officer. Born in Key West in 1965, he played the center position for the San Antonio Spurs. He represented the United States in the 1988, 1992, and 1996 Summer Olympics, as well as the 1986 FIBA World Championship. His professional career ended in 2003.

Robinson served as a lieutenant (junior grade) in the United States Navy. He was educated at the United States Naval Academy. During his time in the NBA, he received the John R. Wooden Award, the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, and selections to the NBA All-Rookie Team and NBA All-Defensive Team. He is also known by the nicknames The Admiral and D-Rob.

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Film & TV

Known for

Undeniable with Dan Patrick — Self2015
Arvydas Sabonis 11 — Himself2014
Passion and Romance: Ocean of Dreams — Lt. Harrison1997
Forget Paris — David Robinson1995
The Horse's Mouth — Bit Role (uncredited)1958

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Key facts

Born: ( 1965-08-06 ) August 6, 1965 (age 60) , Key West , Florida , U.S.
Listed height: 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
Listed weight: 250 lb (113 kg)
High school: Osbourn Park , ( Manassas, Virginia )
College: Navy (1983–1987)
Nba draft: 1987 : 1st round, 1st overall pick
Drafted by: San Antonio Spurs
Playing career: 1989–2003
Position: Center
1989 2003: San Antonio Spurs
Points: 20,790 (21.1 ppg)
Rebounds: 10,497 (10.6 rpg)
Blocks: 2,954 (3.0 bpg)

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Sports profile

Sport: Basketball
Position: Forward/Center
Nationality: United States

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: David
Family name: Robinson
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Key West
Occupation: basketball player
Educated at: United States Naval Academy
Native language: English language
Religion: Christianity
Award: FIBA Hall of Fame
Participant in: 1996 Summer Olympics
Sport: basketball
Position played: center
Country for sport: United States
Mass: 107
Military branch: United States Navy
Military rank: lieutenant (junior grade)
Image: David Robinson (Team USA).jpg
Height: 216
Residence: Kansas City

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Commons category: David Robinson
date of birth: 1965-08-06
birth name: David Maurice Robinson
nickname: D-Rob
end of work period: 2003-00-00
start of work period: 1989-00-00
partner in business or sport: Tim Duncan
described at URL: www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-david-robinson-1989-90/7926766

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Encyclopedic overview

David Maurice Robinson (born August 6, 1965) is an American former professional basketball player. Nicknamed "the Admiral" for his service in the U.S. Navy, he spent his entire 14-year career with National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise San Antonio Spurs and is now a minority owner of the team. He is widely considered one of the greatest centers in both college basketball and NBA history.

Robinson played basketball for the United States Naval Academy and was selected by the Spurs as the first overall pick of the 1987 NBA draft, but because he had to fulfill his active-duty obligation with the Navy, he would not play his first game until 1989. Among other accolades, he was a 10-time NBA All-Star, the 1995 NBA MVP, a two-time NBA champion (1999 and 2003), a two-time Olympic Gold Medal winner (1992, 1996), and a two-time Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee (2009 for his individual career; 2010 as a member of the gold medal-winning "Dream Team" at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics).

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