David Robinson
(Born 1965)
Hall of Fame Induction: 2009
Card Shown:
2014-15 Panini Flawless
Hall of Fame
Position: C
Height: 7’1″
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David Robinson, also known as “The Admiral” was a 7’1″ center from the Naval Academy. Drafted first overall in 1987, he served out a two-year commitment to the Navy before embarking on his NBA career. A great defender and incredible athlete, David won numerous individual awards and helped guide the Spurs to two NBA championships.
In addition to his performance on the basketball court, David has a strong faith in God (see last video below) and has combined his faith and God-given talents to give back to others and to encourage them to succeed in life. He founded the Carver Academy in San Antonio to help less fortunate children receive a quality education.
Awards and Honors
- In 1987 David Robinson won the Naismith and Wooden Awards as the top college basketball player.
- He won the NBA Rookie of the Year in 1989-1990
- Robinson was a ten-time NBA All-Star.
- David teamed with Tim Duncan to help lead the San Antonio Spurs to two NBA championships in 1999 and 2003.
- He won the 1991-1992 Defensive Player of the Year award.
- In 1994-95 Robinson was voted the NBA’s Most Valuable Player (MVP).
Points of Interest
- David was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the first pick in the 1987 NBA draft but did not play for them until 1989 because of a two-year Navy commitment.
- He played on the USA basketball team in the 1988, 1992 (Dream Team), and 1996 Olympics, winning one bronze (1988) and two gold medals.
- David had a combination of strength and agility that has seldom been seen in an NBA big man.
- In 1993-94 he became the fourth player in NBA history to record a quadruple-double. In a Spurs victory over the Detroit Pistons Robinson had 34 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and 10 blocked shots.
- In 2003 the 37-year old Robinson scored 13 points, pulled down 17 rebounds, and had 2 blocks in his last NBA game. The Spurs won game 6 of the Finals against the New Jersey Nets and David retired on top with his second NBA championship.
Statistics
David Robinson Statistics
provided by Basketball-Reference.com
Personal Autograph Interactions
At the 2020 Hall of Fame Induction weekend Joshua and I saw David at the Awards Gala dinner on Friday night. Joshua and I each got two cards signed by him which included different Bible verse inscriptions. The 1991 NBA Hoops card has the inscription for Proverbs 1:7 which reads, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” The 2012-13 Panini Past and Present includes Matthew 6:33 which says, “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
At the 2023 Hall of Fame Induction weekend we met David in the lobby of our hotel after midnight as he was most likely returning from Tony Parker and Gregg Popovich’s after party. Robinson signed my 2012-13 Panini Signatures card and included the biblical inscription Ephesians 6:10 which reads, “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” It was a pleasure meeting David at both enshrinement weekends.
Thank you, David!
In-Person Autograph Photos
2021
2023
