Last Updated on June 20, 2025 by Mat Diekhake

Here is a detailed profile of David Robinson:

  • Full Name: David Maurice Robinson
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: August 6, 1965
  • Hometown: Key West, Florida
  • Height: 7 feet 1 inch (2.16 meters)
  • Weight: 250 pounds (113 kilograms)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 5 inches (2.26 meters)
  • Shoe Size: 17 (U.S.)
  • Shoe Brand: Nike Air Command Force, Nike Air2Strong/Nike Air Max 2 Strong, Nike Air Unlimited, Nike Air Ballistic Force, Nike Air Force 180 High Pump
  • Jersey Number: 50
  • Position: Center
  • High School: Osbourn Park High School (Manassas, Virginia)
  • College: United States Naval Academy (1983–1987)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 1st overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 1987 NBA Draft
  • Teams Played For: San Antonio Spurs (1989–2003)
  • Championship Rings: 2 (1999, 2003)
  • 2K Rating: 96 (San Antonio Spurs)
  • Kids: 3 (Corey, Justin, and David Jr.)
  • Siblings: Has a brother named Chuck Robinson
  • Net Worth: Made $119,000,123 in the NBA

Some NBA players aren’t as tall as their listed heights, but David Robinson was legitimately 7 feet tall and can be seen towering over most players he stands next to. He also had a well-balanced and athletic body that made him a naturally gifted athlete. Robinson was well disciplined, nice, had a great work ethic, and was everything the Spurs could have hoped a player to be. Robinson wore Nike High Top basketball shoes throughout his NBA career.

Notes:

David Robinson is a San Antonio Spurs and 90s basketball legend. After graduating from The US Navy, a teammate on the Spurs nicknamed Robinson “The Admiral,” a name he kept throughout his NBA career

Fun Facts

  • He was born in Key West which is one of the most beautiful locations in Florida. The different islands are joined by roads and called keys. These keys are the most southern part of Florida that you can drive.
  • He is one of the few players to be a 10-time NBA All-Star.
  • He has authored books that go into detail about his life experiences.
  • He won a championship with Tony Parker even though their eras are generally considered separate. Robinson was in his prime in the 90s. Parker, Duncan, and Ginobili were at their best in the 2000s.