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David Robinson Biography: Childhood, Career and Net Worth

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  • A veteran of the game, David Robinson is a well known basketball player who competed in the National Basketball Association
  • Robinson spent his entire NBA career playing for the San Antonio Spurs from 1989 to 2003
  • The legendary center has a net worth of $200 million

David Robinson biography. A veteran of the game, Robinson is a well known basketball player who competed in the National Basketball Association. His star shone early while he was still playing college basketball and is widely regarded as one of the greatest centers in college basketball.

Robinson spent his entire NBA career playing for the San Antonio Spurs from 1989 to 2003. He won several titles over the course of his career, including two NBA Championships and Olympic gold medals. He is also a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame. Stay with us to the end of learn more about the legend on our David Robinson biography.

David Robinson biography

David Robinson. Photo/ NBC Sports.

David Robinson Biography

Full name David Maurice Robinson
Age 59
Height 2.16 m
Place of birth Key West, Florida, United States.
Date of birth August 6, 1965
Nationality American
Occupation Basketball player
Source of wealth Basketball
Marital status Married

Earnings History

Due to his status as one of the finest players in the NBA, David Robinson was well compensated by his club the San Antonio Spurs. As per credible sources on the internet such as Celebrity Net Worth, the legendary center earned over $116 million in salary. He received the highest amount in salary during the 1998/99 season when he pocketed $14.8 million, as per the same source.

Putting aside his salary, Robinson has also made millions from endorsements and private businesses. Following his retirement from basketball, the former San Antonio Spurs player launched two private equity funds with the aim of investing in the real estate business. The first fund, Admiral Capital, was launched in 2007 and went on to acquire real estate assets worth a whopping $350 million.

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Personal Life

David Maurice Robinson was born on August 6, 1965, in Key West, Florida. His father, Ambrose Robinson, was a sonar technician for the U.S Navy. The family frequently moved until Ambrose retired and settled in Woodbridge, Virginia, where Robinson excelled both in class and sports.

Robinson became a Christian in 1991 and married his wife Valerie Hoggatt that same year. The couple is blessed with three sons; David Jr., Corey, and Justin Robinson. Corey played American football and was a wide receiver for Notre Dame before being advised to end his playing career after suffering several concussions.

Career

Dave Robinson attended Osbourn Park High School where he impressed with his performance in basketball. After graduating from high school in 1983, he attended the United States Naval Academy where he continued to play on the basketball team. Due to his service with the U.S Navy, he earned the nicknamed The Admiral.

When Robinson started his college career, he had no expectations of playing in the NBA. However, his performance as years went by attracted the attention of NBA clubs and he was picked first overall by the San Antonio Spurs during the 1987 NBA Draft.

Robinson joined the NBA after his naval service and started playing for the Spurs during the 1989/90 season. The center showed his prowess right from his first year in the league as he led the Spurs to the greatest single-season turnaround in the history of the NBA. His performance resulted in him being unanimously crowned the NBA Rookie of the Year.

David Robinson

David Robinson. Photo/ Basketball Network.

Over the years, Robinson developed into one of the finest players in the NBA and went on to win several individual honours due to his performance. He retired in 2003.

Luxury Collection

Let’s wrap David Robinson biography by exploring his fortunes. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Robinson has an estimated net worth of $200 million.

With such a massive fortune, you expect the San Antonio Spurs legend to be living a luxurious lifestyle. He has owned several homes in the United States, including the $3,695,000 house in San Antonio and another in Dominion worth over $5 million.

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FAQs

What is the net worth of David Robinson?

Robinson has a net worth of $200 million.

How old is David Robinson now?

Robinson is 59 years old.

Where was David Robinson born?

He was born in Key West, Florida.

How many rings does David Robinson have?

He won two NBA Championships.

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