David Robinson (basketball player)

David Maurice Robinson (born August 6, 1965 in Key West, Florida) is an American former NBA basketball player, who was considered one of the greatest to ever play. A born-again Christian, Robinson is also an amateur musician who enjoys playing various instruments at home. His nickname is The Admiral, based on his service as an officer in the United States Navy. Robinson is now on staff at the Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, where Max Lucado is the pulpit minister.

Champion again

On June 15, 2003, in what could perhaps be called a fitting finale to Robinson's career: the Spurs won the 2003 world championship with an 88-77 victory over the New Jersey Nets in Game Six of the 2003 NBA Finals. Robinson, who scored 13 points in his final game, credited God for the win. Known as the "Twin Towers," he and then-league MVP Tim Duncan shared Sports Illustrated magazine's 2003 Sportsmen of the Year award.

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New Jersey Nets - God - Sports Illustrated - Sportsmen of the Year

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His career averages are of 21.1 points per game, 10.7 rebounds per game, 3.0 blocks per game and 2.5 assists per game. He is one of only a small group of players to have scored over 20,000 career points in the NBA, and one of only four players to have recorded a quadruple-double (with 34 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and 10 blocks against the Detroit Pistons on Feb. 17, 1994).

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Robinson will not only be remembered for his outstanding accomplishments throughout his NBA career, but also for his contributions in his community. He jump-started the Carver Academy in San Antonio by donating $11 million. Robinson is now an ordained Pastor.

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