David Robinson
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Summary
David Robinson was born on August 6, 1965[1], in Key West[2]. He has worked as a basketball player[3] and military officer[4]. He ranks in the top 0.34% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,500 views/month, #3,373 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[6]
- Native language: English[7]
- Educated at: Osbourn Park High School[8], United States Naval Academy[9]
- Award received: John R. Wooden Award[10], NBA All-Rookie Team[11], NBA Rookie of the Year Award[12], NBA All-Defensive Team[13], All-NBA Team[14], NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award[15], NBA Most Valuable Player Award[16], NBA Sportsmanship Award[17], J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award[18], Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year[19], FIBA Hall of Fame[20]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- League or competition: National Basketball Association[23]
- Military branch: United States Navy[24]
- Commons category: David Robinson[25]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant (junior grade)[26]
- Position played on team / speciality: center[27]
- Residence: Woodbridge[28], Key West[29], Virginia Beach[30], San Antonio[31], Kansas City[32]
- Sport: basketball[33]
- Family name: Robinson[34]
- Given name: David[35]
- Described at URL: https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-david-robinson-1989-90/7926766/[36]
- Partner in business or sport: Tim Duncan[37]
- Participant in: 1996 Summer Olympics[38], 1992 Summer Olympics[39], 1988 Summer Olympics[40], 1986 FIBA World Championship[41], 1987 Pan American Games[42], 1992 Tournament of the Americas[43]
- Nickname: The Admiral[44], D-Rob[45]
- Birth name: David Maurice Robinson[46]
- Country for sport: United States[47]
- Start of work period: 1989[48]
- End of work period: 2003[49]
- Height: 216 cm[50]
- Mass: 107 kg[51]
Why It Matters
David Robinson has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was David Robinson born?
David Robinson was born in Key West[2].
What did David Robinson do for work?
David Robinson worked as a basketball player[3] and military officer[4].
Where did David Robinson go to school?
David Robinson was educated at Osbourn Park High School[8] and United States Naval Academy[9].
What awards did David Robinson receive?
Honors received include John R. Wooden Award[10], NBA All-Rookie Team[11], NBA Rookie of the Year Award[12], and NBA All-Defensive Team[13].