Legacy obituary: David Alan Robinson Obituary (2026) - Raceland, KY - Carman Funeral Home - Flatwoods
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David Robinson
David Maurice Robinson is an American former professional basketball player. Nicknamed "the Admiral" for his service in the U.S. Navy, he spent his entire 14-year career with National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise San Antonio Spurs and is now a minority owner of the team. He is widely considered one of the greatest centers in both college basketball and NBA history.
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sports · American basketball player (born 1965) · basketball player · military officer · also David Robinson, David Maurice Robinson, The Admiral, D-Rob, The Battleship, Robinson
Born 6 August 1965 · Q211876
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2026· 11 entries
Yahoo: Spurs legend David Robinson was spotted showing off his jazz bass chops in new video
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Pounding The Rock: Open Thread: Video of David Robinson playing bass goes viral
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WCCB Charlotte: David Robinson – Simple Assault – Misd Crime Of Dom Violence
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Puente de Mando: The Admiral of the Naval Command of the Canary Islands Represents the Navy in Chile
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Yahoo Sports: "Son, you're not going to make this team" - John Thompson brutal message to David Robinson before the 1988 Olympics
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Public attention spiked: 10,552 Wikipedia readers in one day, 10.9× the usual 972, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 6,024 Wikipedia readers in one day, 6.2× the usual 972, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 15,755 Wikipedia readers in one day, 16.2× the usual 972, with 2 article edits. Editors noted: Reverted 1 pending edit by ~2026-33416-03 to revision 1357082949 by PistonsFan2223
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Public attention spiked: 12,633 Wikipedia readers in one day, 13× the usual 972, with 1 article edits. Editors noted: MVP title, playoff upsets and injury (1994–1998) "despite" & "only" way too opiniated, the draft lottery is often not won by the worst team
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Public attention spiked: 9,973 Wikipedia readers in one day, 10.3× the usual 972, with 0 article edits.
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2025· 1 entry
Yahoo: David Robinson's legal spat, KSAT anchor's exit topped this week's news
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2022· 1 entry
To commemorate the NBA's 75th Anniversary The Athletic ranked their top 75 players of all time, and named Robinson as the 20th greatest player in NBA history
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2020· 1 entry
Mornar Bar of Erste Liga in Montenegro announced that they had signed Justin, signaling the start to his professional basketball career
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2018· 1 entry
Robinson became a member of the V Foundation for Cancer Research's board of directors
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2016· 1 entry
On medical advice due to multiple concussions prior to what would have been his senior season
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2012· 1 entry
The school became a public charter school and its name changed to IDEA Carver
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2011· 2 entries
Robinson earned a Master of Arts in Administration (with concentration in organizational development) from the University of the Incarnate Word to better "understand how businesses work and how to build them
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In recognition of his philanthropic efforts with the Carver Academy, Robinson received the Children's Champion Award from the charitable organization Children's Hunger Fund
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2009· 1 entry
Won the Basketball Hall of Fame with _Retired Basketball (2009).
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2008· 1 entry
Robinson partnered with Daniel Bassichis, formerly of Goldman Sachs and a board member of The Carver Academy, to form Admiral Capital Group, a private equity firm whose mission is to invest in opportunities that can prov
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2003· 3 entries
Awarded J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (2003).
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In the finale of Robinson's career, the Spurs won another NBA title with an 88–77 victory over the New Jersey Nets in Game 6 of the 2003 NBA Finals
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Awarded Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (2003).
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2001· 2 entries
Awarded NBA Sportsmanship Award (2001).
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Robinson founded and funded the $9 million Carver Academy in San Antonio, a non-profit private school named for George Washington Carver to provide more opportunities for inner-city children
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1998· 1 entry
Proving even better than his word, Robinson awarded $8,000 to each of those students who had completed his challenge
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1996· 3 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with _Retired Basketball (1996).
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Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (1996).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1996).
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1995· 5 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with _Retired Basketball (1995).
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Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (1995).
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Awarded NBA Most Valuable Player Award (1995).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1995).
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And in 1996 he was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History
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1992· 4 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with _Retired Basketball (1992).
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Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (1992).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1992).
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Awarded NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award (1992).
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1991· 6 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with _Retired Basketball (1991).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1991).
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Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (1991).
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After being encouraged to read the Bible
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Robinson visited with fifth-graders at Gates Elementary School in San Antonio and challenged them to finish school and go to college
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David Robinson became a Christian on June 8, 1991, after being encouraged to read the Bible.
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1990· 2 entries
Awarded NBA Rookie of the Year Award (1990).
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Awarded NBA All-Rookie Team (1990).
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1989· 2 entries
Played for San Antonio Spurs (1989–2003).
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Joined San Antonio Spurs in 1989.
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1987· 1 entry
Awarded John R. Wooden Award (1987).
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1986· 2 entries
Joined United States Basketball in 1986.
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Robinson led Navy, a number seven seed, within a game of the Final Four before falling to Duke in the East Regional Final
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1983· 2 entries
Played for Navy Midshipmen men's basketball (1983–1987).
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Joined Navy in 1983.
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1965· 1 entry
Born 1965-08-06.
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