Three-time Olympian (1988, 1992, 1996); three-time Olympic medalist (2 golds, 1 bronze) Seoul 1988, bronze Barcelona 1992, gold Atlanta 1996, gold
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Woodbridge, IL
Osbourn Park High School (Manassas, Va.) U.S. Naval Academy
David “The Admiral” Robinson is a three-time Olympian and three-time Olympic medalist who played center for the San Antonio Spurs throughout his NBA career. He is a 10-time NBA All-Star, two-time NBA champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and a two-time Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, as an individual and a member of the 1992 U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team, commonly referred to as the “Dream Team.” Born in Key West, Florida, Robinson attended the U.S. Naval Academy and was a consensus All-American in his final two years of collegiate Basketball. As a winner of the Naismith and Wooden Awards, Robinson led the Midshipmen to an Elite Eight berth in 1986 NCAA Tournament. He began his NBA career in the 1989-90 season, unanimously won the 1995 MVP Award and made 10 All-Star teams as a member of the San Antonio Spurs. Robinson's Olympic debut came in 1988, and was then a central piece of the 1992 Dream Team, winning his first Olympic gold medal at the Olympic Games Barcelona 1992. He won his second gold medal at the Atlanta 1996 Games. Robinson retired from the NBA in 2003, after winning his second NBA title with the Spurs. He has since founded and funded The Carver Academy in San Antonio, a non-profit private school for inner-city students.
PARIS – Less than 24 hours after the U.S. men’s basketball team defeated France to earn a gold medal, the women have done the same. The U.S. defeated the Olympic hosts, 67-66, on Sunday, marking its eighth consecutive gold medal effort and the 61st con...
The reigning Olympic champions defended their title in a historic gold-medal final.
PARIS – The United States women’s basketball team is the gold standard for international basketball. Winners of 60 straight Olympic contests after defeating Australia 85-64, the U.S. advanced to Sunday’s gold medal match to play for its eighth consecut...
Team USA looks for its fifth straight gold medal in the men’s Olympic tournament.
Diana Taurasi stands off to the side of the U.S. women’s basketball team’s practice, observing. Her teammates shoot around, joke with one another, spend time with media members, and generally loosen up for practice.Cheryl Reeve, the current head coach ...
