D**id Maurice Robinson, nicknamed "The Admiral", born August 6, 1965 in Key West, Florida, USA, is a former American professional basketball player who plays as a center. Known throughout NBA history for his well-rounded skills and excellent defensive prowess, he played for the San Antonio Spurs throughout his career.
Growth:
Robinson grew up in Key West, Florida, and showed a talent for basketball in high school. Instead of choosing to play in college basketball, he was admitted to the U.S. Naval Academy with high scores. During his time at the Naval Academy, his height grew rapidly, eventually reaching 213 centimeters, which made it impossible for him to continue his service in the Navy, so he decided to switch to professional basketball.
Career:
In 1987, Robinson was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the first pick in the first round in the NBA Draft. However, due to the need to fulfill his naval obligations, he did not officially join the NBA until 1989. At the Spurs, Robinson quickly became the heart of the team, winning the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) title in 1995 and helping the team win NBA championships in 1999 and 2003. Over the course of his career, Robinson has won 10 NBA All-Star Game selections, four NBA All-NBA First Team selections, and four NBA All-Defensive First Team selections. In 2009, Robinson was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Major Achievements:
Robinson's major accomplishments include two NBA championships (1999 and 2003), one NBA Most Valuable Player (1995), four NBA All-Defensive First Teams, four NBA All-Defensive First Teams, a scoring champion (1994), a rebounding champion (1991), and a block champion (1992). He recorded a quadruple-double in 1994 and a career-high 71 points in a single game in 1995.
Social Contribution:
Robinson is equally active in social contributions. He is actively involved in charitable activities and supports education and youth development projects. He also made his own ** meeting "Admiral** (Admiral'S Academy) provides educational support to children from low-income families.
Personal life:
Robinson's personal life is relatively low-key. He has three children with his wife, Shannon Robinson. He continued to work as a coach and consultant in basketball after retiring from football, while also venturing into business, owning his own company.