Last Updated on August 21, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here are David Robinson’s attributes:
- Nationality: United States
- Number: 50 (Spurs)
- Shoe Size: 17 (US)
- Shoes Worn: Nike Air Command Force, Nike Air2Strong/Nike Air Max 2 Strong, Nike Air Unlimited, Nike Air Ballistic Force, Nike Air Force 180 High Pump
- Wingspan: 7 ft 5 in (2.26 m)
- Playing Weight: 235 lbs (107 kg) during his playing career
- Height w/ Shoes: 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
- Position: Center
- Draft: 1987 NBA Draft, 1st overall pick by the San Antonio Spurs
- Age: Born on August 6, 1965 (Key West, Florida)
- Retired: Age 37 (played last game on June 15, 2003)
- Championship Rings: Two with the San Antonio Spurs (1999, 2003)
- 2K Rating: 96 (San Antonio Spurs)
- Teams: San Antonio Spurs
- 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.
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