David Robinson

David Robinson

David Maurice Robinson is a retired American NBA basketball player, who played center for the San Antonio Spurs for his entire NBA career. Based on his prior service as an officer in the United States Navy, Robinson earned the nickname "The Admiral". He and teammate power forward Tim Duncan were nicknamed "The Twin Towers". Robinson was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame along with Michael Jordan, John Stockton, Jerry Sloan, and C. Vivian Stringer on September 11, 2009. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest centers in NBA history. David Robinson was born...
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quick facts
Birthdate:August 6, 1965
Birthplace:Key West, Florida
Age:46
Height:7' 1"
All Positions Played:Center
Education:United States Naval Academy
Also known as:David Maurice Robinson, Admiral

Honors and awards for David Robinson

YearAward
1989 NBA Rookie of the Year Award
1991 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award
1994 NBA Most Valuable Player Award
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Education

United States Naval Academy
United States Naval Academy
Location:Annapolis
Founded:October 10, 1845
Colors:Navy Blue, Gold
Mascot:Bill the Goat

The United States Naval Academy is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located in Annapolis, Maryland, United States. Established in 1845 under Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft, it is the second-oldest of the United States' five service academies, and educates officers for...
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Hometown of David Robinson

Key West
Key West, Florida
Population:688

Key West is a city in Monroe County, Florida, United States. The city encompasses the island of Key West, the part of Stock Island north of U.S. 1 , Sigsbee Park , Fleming Key , and Sunset Key . Both Fleming Key and Sigsbee Park are part of Naval Air Station Key West and are inaccessible by...
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Places David Robinson has lived

Map showing Places Lived by David Robinson
MarkerLocationDate ArrivedDate LeftPopulation
A Key West 22,364
B Woodbridge 31,941
C San Antonio 1,327,407
D Virginia Beach 437,994
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Personal relationships of David Robinson

Valerie Hoggatt
Valerie Hoggatt
Relationship type:Marriage
Together since:December 16, 1991

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Where was David Robinson born?
  • A:
    David Robinson was born in Key West.
  • Q:
    Which school did David Robinson attend?
  • A:
    David Robinson went to United States Naval Academy.

Awards & Accolades

  • Defensive Player of the Year
    1991-1992
  • J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award
  • NBA All-Rookie Team
    1989-1990
  • Rookie of the Year
    1989-1990
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