David Robinson
David Robinson
Real Name/Full Name David Maurice Robinson
Nick Name/Celebrated Name: David Robinson
Birth Place: Key West, Florida, United States
Date Of Birth/Birthday: 6 August 1965
Age/How Old: 58 years old
Height/How Tall: In Centimetres – 216 cm
In Feet and Inches – 7′ 1″
Weight: In Kilograms – 107 Kg
In Pounds – 235 lbs
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Parents Name: Father –Ambrose Robinson
Mother – Freda Robinson
Siblings: 2
School: Osbourn Park High School
College: U.S Naval Academy
Religion: Christianity
Nationality: American
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Gender: Male
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Marital Status: Married
Girlfriend: N/A
Wife/Spouse Name: Valerie Hoggatt (m. 1991)
Kids/Children Name: Justin, David Jr, Corey
Profession: Former Basketball player
Net Worth: $220 million
Last Updated: March 2024

David Robinson is a top-rated basketball player who started his career at a very young age. David Robinson has played for many famous clubs and has earned acknowledgment and applause for his performance. His contribution to making his team win is often considered to be numerous.

Well, how well do you know about David Robinson? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about David Robinson’s net worth in 2024, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about David Robinson to date.

Biography and Early Life

David Robinson was born on born August 6, 1965, in Key West, Florida. David’s father was posted in the US Navy, which made them travel to a lot of places. Post-retirement of his father, David, and his family settled in Woodbridge, Virginia.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is David Robinson in 2024 and what is his height and weight? Well, David Robinson’s age is 58 years old as of today’s date 19th March 2024 having been born on 6 August 1965. Though, he is 7′ 1″ in feet and inches and 216 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 235 lbs in Pound and 107 kg in Kilograms.

Education

Robinson was a very brilliant student from the starting itself. David did wonders in studies as well as many sports, but he lacked behind in basketball. Robinson attended Osbourn Park High School in Manassas, Virginia. His school was just the opposite of his father’s workplace.

In his primary and junior sections of the school, David was always active in many sports but never had a keen interest in basketball. He had a height of 5′ 9″ in his junior section, but he has an increase in his size to 6′ 6″ while growing eventually. David’s height made him catch the basketball coach’s attention, and he added David to the school basketball team.

Robinson graduated from Osbourn Park in 1983. Robinson excelled in the exams and scoring a very impressive mark of 1320 on SAT examination. This made him opt for U.S. Naval Academy which specialization in mathematics and the opportunity to play basketball. U.S. Naval Academy had a height limit of 6′ 6″ for its all categories and discipline, but during this time David had a growth of 1 inch in his height making him 6′ 7″ tall.

This made him disappointed. But still, with an assumption of not growing anymore, he was granted a waiver. This is was not the end, David reached 7 feet in some months, and this made him leave the U.S. Naval academy. This subject was to under the operation of business-related work and situations to deal with and build them.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Robinson married his girlfriend, Valerie Hoggatt in 1991. While leading a successful marriage life, Valerie gave birth to three sons named David Jr., Corey, and Justin. His sons are quite popular for their achieving excellence in their field of operation. Corey had to leave his football career for some medical issues, but he was a brilliant student who made him successful in either way too.

Justin, a basketball player, was inspired by his father and started gaining applause from minimal age itself. Robinson has a keen interest in developing the deprived children to work towards their dream and achieve it. Robinson has donated for the betterment of these children.

Is David Robinson Gay?

David Robinson is married to Valerie Hoggatt and has three sons with her whose names are Justin, David Jr. and Corey. So, it can be concluded that David isn’t gay.

Professional Career

Robinson is widely considered to be the best basketball player in Naval Academy history. Robinson had chosen the jersey number 50 after being inspired by Ralph Sampson. Ralph Sampson was Robinson’s idol. Robinson has made the Naval Academy win many prizes and tournaments. Robinson won the two most prestigious player awards of Naval academy, the Naismith and Wooden Awards while serving as Naval first classman in senior category.

After leaving Naval Academy in his second year due to his height issues, he was allowed to be in the Navy’s industry services. Robinson signed with Spurs, considered to be one of the worst franchises at that time. Robinson gave spurs a historic comeback, and this led to the start of his professional basketball journey.

Robinson was selected for the National basketball team of the United States at the 1986 FIBA World Championship, the 1987 Pan American Games, the 1988 Summer Olympics, the 1992 Summer Olympics, and the 1996 Summer Olympics. He mostly achieved gold medals in all the games except at the 1987 Pan Am Games and 1988 Summer Olympics where he won the silver medal and bronze medal respectively.

Awards

  • David has been a Two-time NBA Champion.
  • David has also bagged 1995 NBA MVP in the very start of his career.
  • David has a record of being a 10-time NBA All-Star.
  • He has also been a two-time Olympic Gold Medal winner and a one-time bronze medal.
  • He is considered one of 50 Greatest Players in NBA History
  • Adding one more prestigious Gold Medal in 1986 FIBA World Championship.
  • For his excellent career in basketball, he has received Coach Wooden “Keys to Life” Award (2004).

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of David Robinson in 2024

David Robinson Net Worth
David Robinson Net Worth

As of 2024, David Robinson is estimated to have a net worth of $220 million. He has taken retirement from a basketball game and living his life as a philanthropist. David is considered to be one of the most successful basketball history players, from which he generated most of his revenue.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

  •  David Robinson is popularly known to be a powerful philanthropist.
  • In 2008 Robinson partnered with Daniel Bassichis, a board member of The Carver Academy, for building Admiral Capital group.
  • DAVID Robinson received the prestigious award of Children’s Champion Award from Children’s Hunger Fund.

Robinson is just not a basketball player but also a man with a great heart. He has formed hospitals to schools to help the people in need and has succeeded also.

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