Happy 50th B-Day, David Robinson – Plus 10 Other Facts About The Admiral
By Jay Rosales
Nov 8, 2014; Tempe, AZ, USA; San Antinio Spurs former player David Robinson on the sidelines of the game between the Arizona State Sun Devils against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Sun Devil Stadium. Arizona State defeated Notre Dame 55-31. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
David Robinson turns the big 50 today, here are 10 facts that you probably don’t know about The Admiral
Number 50 turns 50 today! David Robinson had the kind of basketball career that millions could only dream to have, with plenty of individual accolades in his first few seasons and championships on the back-end.
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He’s the only player in NBA history whose career includes the following:
- Rookie of the Year (’90)
- Defensive Player of the Year (’92)
- NBA MVP (’95)
- League leader in points (’94), rebounds (’91), blocks (’92)
- Naismith College Player of the Year award in (’97, Navy)
On the international stage, he’s won gold medals at the FIBA World Championships (’86) and Olympics (’92 & ’96), a silver medal at the Pan AMs (’86), and a bronze medal at the Seoul Olympics (’88).
Robinson’s been inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame – TWICE EACH – as an individual and part of the Dream Team, as well as the FIBA Hall of Fame. Imagine telling anyone you’ve been inducted into any hall of fame…times five!
Today we celebrate Mr. Robinson’s illustrious career with 10 additional facts, which should only solidify him further as one of the greatest centers to ever play the game.
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