About David Robinson

David Maurice Robinson

Height - 7'1" / 2m 16cm

Weight - 250 lbs./113,4 kg

Born - August 6, 1965 -
Key West, Florida

Jersey# - 50

Team - San Antonio Spurs - (from 1989-2003)

Position - Center

Draft 1987 - San Antonio Pick # l

High School - Osbourn Park High (Manassas, Va)  

College -
Navy '87

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Apparel - Nike

Personal:

  • He and wife Valerie have three boys, David Maurice, Corey Matthew and Justin Michael

  • Known as the Admiral

  • Wears a size 17 Nike

  • Scored a 1,320 on the SAT College Board Exam

  • Played just one year of high school basketball at Osbourn Park in Manassas, Virginia

  • Holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from the Naval Academy

  • Grew seven inches while at the Academy

  • Forced to sit out two seasons after graduation as he served in the Navy from 6/87 to 5/89 at Kings Bay, Georgia

  • Has completed his Naval obligation

  • Has a sister, Kimberly, and a brother, Charles, who is also a Naval Academy graduate

  • In 1992, David and Valerie created the David Robinson Foundation, a 
    Christian organization with a mission to support programs that address the physical and spiritual needs of the family

  • In September 1997, the Robinsons announced a $5 million gift to establish the Carver Academy at San Antonio's Carver Culture Center, a multicultural and multiethnic community center and arts presenter. The Academy represents the family's interest in education as well as their legacy to the city's children.