Why was David Robinson nicknamed the admiral?

Nicknamed "the Admiral" for his service with the U.S. Navy, Robinson was a 10-time NBA All-Star, the 1995 NBA MVP, a two-time NBA champion (1999 and 2003), a two-time Olympic Gold Medal winner (1992, 1996), a two-time Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee (2009 for his individual career, 2010 as a member ...

1. Is David Robinson a real admiral?
2. What was David Robinson known for?
3. How much did David Robinson grow at the Naval Academy?
4. Does David Robinson have a ring?
5. What was Patrick Ewing's nickname?
6. How many 3s did David Robinson make?
7. Who drafted David Robinson?
8. How tall were Jordan's parents?

Is David Robinson a real admiral?

They call David Robinson the Admiral. It's a nickname that fits like a glove in San Antonio, Texas ? where Robinson played on the San Antonio Spurs for 14 years.

What was David Robinson known for?

David Robinson, in full David Maurice Robinson, byname the Admiral, (born Aug. 6, 1965, Key West, Fla., U.S.), American basketball player who won two National Basketball Association (NBA) titles with the San Antonio Spurs (1999, 2003).

How much did David Robinson grow at the Naval Academy?

Robinson was the best thing that ever happened to Navy basketball. A 6-foot-4 player with one year of prep experience when he joined the team, he averaged 7.6 points and 4.0 rebounds as a freshman, but Robinson grew seven inches while at the Academy and became a devastating force.

Does David Robinson have a ring?

During his 14 seasons with the San Antonio Spurs, David Robinson won two championship rings. He was also a 10-time All Star and a League MVP.

What was Patrick Ewing's nickname?

Furthermore, Ewing is considered one of the greatest college players of all time. He was nicknamed Big Pat and Hoya Destroya.

How many 3s did David Robinson make?

David Robinson buried 25 three-pointers in his career.

Who drafted David Robinson?

Selected by the San Antonio Spurs as the number one NBA draft pick in 1987, the man known as 'The Admiral' put off his rookie season until the 1989-90 season due to his commitments to the Navy.

How tall were Jordan's parents?

There was little reason to believe that he'd grow like he did, literally and figuratively. Jordan's father was 5-foot-9 and his mom was 5-foot-5. None of his immediate family members rose above six feet in height. Jordan became so desperate to grow that he would hang off of pull-up bars on a daily basis.