Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Here is the detailed profile of Alvin Robertson:
Player Profile
- Full Name: Alvin Cyrrale Robertson
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born on July 22, 1962
- Hometown: Barberton, Ohio, USA
- Height: 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters)
- Weight: 185 pounds (84 kg) during his playing career
- Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters)
- Shoe Size: Men’s US size 14
- Number: 21, 7, 3 (depending on the team)
- Position: Shooting guard
- High School: Barberton High School (Barberton, Ohio)
- College: University of Arkansas (1980–1984)
- NBA Draft: 1984, 1st round, 7th overall pick by the San Antonio Spurs
- Teams Played For:
- San Antonio Spurs (1984–1989)
- Milwaukee Bucks (1989–1993)
- Detroit Pistons (1993–1994)
- Toronto Raptors (1995–1996)
- Championship Rings: None
- Kids: He has children, but detailed information about them is not widely publicized
- Siblings: Information about his siblings is not widely available
Player Archetype / Play Style
Alvin Robertson’s player archetype was that of a disruptive two-way guard, a rangy perimeter defender who could wreck possessions at the point of attack while also carrying meaningful offensive responsibility as a slasher, transition scorer, secondary playmaker, and rebounder from the backcourt. At 6’4″, he had the size, speed, and instincts to crowd ballhandlers, jump passing lanes, and turn defense into instant offense, which is a big reason he became one of the most prolific steals artists the league has seen. Offensively, Robertson was more forceful than polished, attacking gaps, pressuring the rim, and keeping the ball moving rather than operating as a finesse shot-maker. His overall play style was aggressive, athletic, and chaotic in the best sense, built on defensive havoc, downhill energy, and all-around activity that let him influence games well beyond simple scoring totals. (nba.com)
Sources:
NBA.com — Alvin Robertson | Guard | San Antonio Spurs
Basketball-Reference — Alvin Robertson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award Winners
NBA.com — Year-by-year NBA All-Defensive Teams
NBA.com — San Antonio Spurs single season steals per game leaders
NBA.com — San Antonio Spurs all-time steals leaders