David Robinson Hall of Fame induction

David Maurice Robinson (born August 6, 1965(1965-08-06)) is a retired American NBA basketball player, who played center for the San Antonio Spurs for his entire NBA career. Based on his prior service as an officer in the United States Navy, Robinson earned the nickname "The Admiral". Robinson and teammate power forward Tim Duncan, were nicknamed the "The Twin Towers". Robinson was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame along with Michael Jordan and John Stockton on September 11, 2009.

Career information
Year(s) 19892003
NBA Draft 1987 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1
College Navy
Professional team(s) * San Antonio Spurs (1989-2003)

Career stats
Points 20,790
Rebounds 10,497
Blocks 2,954
Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com
Career highlights and awards * 2× NBA Champion (1999, 2003) * 1× NBA MVP (1995) * 10× NBA All-Star (1990-1996, 1998, 2000-2001) * 1× NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1992) * 4× All-NBA First Team Selection (1991-1992, 1995-1996) * 2× All-NBA Second Team Selection (1994, 1998) * 4× All-NBA Third Team Selection (1990, 1993, 2000-2001) * 4× NBA All-Defensive First Team Selection (1991-1992, 1995-1996) * 4× NBA All-Defensive Second Team Selection (1990, 1993-1994, 1998 * 1990 NBA Rookie of the Year * 1990 NBA All-Rookie First Team * 1× NBA Sportsmanship Award (2001) * NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team * 1× USBWA College Player of the Year (1987) * 1× Naismith College Player of the Year (1987) * 1× John R. Wooden Award (1987)

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[rizzon1967]

God bless you David Robinson! What a class act!!! Real men love Jesus. Thanks for the memories and rings too.

[RICHARDFLORES2100]

A GREAT PLAYER, BUT AN EVEN GREATER HUMAN BEING...I LUV U SIR

[kileer7]

@Skater2Morrow I have so much respect and admiration for this man

[Skater2Morrow]

Classiest player to ever step foot on the court. Puts a lump in my throat to even think about the compassion this guy has. A true follower of Christ....and an amazing basketball player.