Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Glenn Robinson:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Glenn Alan Robinson Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born January 10, 1973
  • Hometown: Gary, Indiana, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm)
  • Weight: 240 pounds (109 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet (213 cm)
  • Shoe Size: 16 (US Men’s)
  • Jersey Numbers: #13, #3, #31
  • Position: Small Forward / Power Forward
  • High School:
    • Theodore Roosevelt High School (Gary, Indiana)
  • College:
    • Purdue University (1991–1994)
  • NBA Draft:
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Milwaukee Bucks (1994–2002)
    2. Atlanta Hawks (2002–2003)
    3. Philadelphia 76ers (2003–2004)
    4. San Antonio Spurs (2005)
  • Championship Rings:
    • 1 (2005 with San Antonio Spurs)
  • Kids:
    • Glenn Robinson III (NBA player)
    • Other children (names not widely publicized)
  • Siblings:
    • Glenn Robinson grew up with multiple siblings but details about their names and relationships are not widely publicized.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Glenn Robinson’s player archetype was that of a score-first combo forward, a powerful wing scorer who could carry offense from the mid-post, the elbows, and the face-up game while still having the size to function as a frontcourt mismatch. Defensively, he was better suited to being a sturdy positional defender than a true shutdown stopper, using strength and frame to hold up against forwards and rebound his area, even if his reputation was built far more on offense than disruptive defense. Offensively, Robinson’s role was clear: he was a primary scoring option who could create tough shots, punish smaller defenders, hit from mid-range, and give teams dependable half-court offense, which aligns with both his long run as a high-level NBA scorer and his dominant Purdue profile before going No. 1 overall in 1994. Physically, he brought a strong 6-foot-7, 240-pound build with broad shoulders, good balance, and the kind of power that let him play through contact without giving up skill. The overall play style summary is of a polished, physically imposing forward whose game centered on bucket-getting, matchup pressure, and smooth scoring versatility rather than all-court defensive impact or constant playmaking. (Basketball Reference)

Sources:

Basketball-Reference.com — Glenn Robinson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — Glenn Robinson | Forward | Milwaukee Bucks
Purdue University Men’s Basketball — Purdue University Men’s Basketball :: Official Athletic Site