David Robinson

Guide Note:

David Robinson is a retired NBA basketball player, who spent his entire career with the San Antonio Spurs. Robinson was a college standout at United States Naval Academy and was selected as the Spurs first pick in the 1989 NBA Draft.

Fast Facts:

1. Born: August 6, 1965
2. Birthplace: Key West, Florida
3. Scored a 1320 on the SATs
4. Math major at Navy
5. Alma-mater: United States Naval Academy
6. Drafted to the Spurs in 1989 No. 1 pick
7. 10-time NBA All-Star
8. Played on the 1992 U.S. Olympic Men's Basketball Team
9. Total Points: 20,790
10. Named to NBA's 50 Greatest Players
11. Received the 1995 NBA MVP
12. NBA World Champion in 1999, and 2003

Robinson did not play basketball until his senior year in high school. By then, he had grown to 6 feet, 7 inches and earned multiple honors on the court. However, he garnered little interest from local scouts, and decided to attend the United States Naval Academy, where he became a standout player.

Granted a leave from the Naval Academy, the Spurs drafted Robinson in 1989 as their number 1 pick. With the Spurs, Robinson won two championships in 1999-2003, and was the league MVP in 1995. He was also voted to the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team and retired in 2003.