David 'The Admiral' Robinson earned his nickname due to his prior Navy service before being drafted number one overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 1987 NBA Draft. David Robinson is one of the most skilled big men to ever play the game and always remained poised when on the professional hardwood. Robinson spent his entire fourteen year NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs and has earned two NBA Champions for the franchise in 1999 and 2003.
Robinson also has a lengthy list of accolades including Rookie of the Year in the 1990 NBA season, MVP honors in 1995, and ten-time NBA All-Star appearances. Robinson was and still is known for his positive demeanor which earned him the NBA Sportsmanship Award in the 2001 season. The Admiral averaged a total of 21.1 points per game throughout his Hall of Fame-worthy NBA career.