Bernard Robinson (basketball) facts for kids
Robinson with the Charlotte Bobcats in February 2006
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | December 26, 1980 Washington, D.C. |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Dunbar (Washington, D.C.) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Michigan (2000–2004) |
| NBA Draft | 2004 / Round: 2 / Pick: 45th overall |
| Selected by the Charlotte Bobcats | |
| Pro career | 2004–2013 |
| Career history | |
| 2004–2007 | Charlotte Bobcats |
| 2007 | New Jersey Nets |
| 2010 | Metros de Santiago |
| 2010–2011 | Minas Tênis Clube |
| 2011–2012 | Quimsa |
| 2012–2013 | Basquete Cearense |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Bernard Gregory Robinson Jr. (born December 26, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player. He played for three seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). His teams included the Charlotte Bobcats and the New Jersey Nets.
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Playing Career Highlights
Bernard Robinson played college basketball at the University of Michigan. He was a key player for the Michigan Wolverines team. In 2004, he helped them win the NIT title. This was a big achievement for the team.
NBA Draft and Early Years
After his college career, Bernard Robinson was chosen in the 2004 NBA draft. The Charlotte Bobcats picked him in the second round. He was the 45th player chosen overall.
During his first season in the NBA, in 2004–05, Robinson played in 31 games. He averaged about 3 points and 1.5 rebounds per game. He showed his skills as a new player in the league.
Moving to Other Teams
In January 2007, the Bobcats traded Robinson to the New Jersey Nets. He continued his NBA journey with the Nets. Later that year, he was traded again to the New Orleans Hornets. However, he was released by the Hornets shortly after.
Playing in Brazil
After his time in the NBA, Bernard Robinson played basketball internationally. In 2010, he signed with a team called Minas Tênis Clube in Brazil. He continued to play professional basketball there.
In 2012, he joined another Brazilian team, Basquete Cearense. He played for them until 2013, ending his professional career.
More About Bernard Robinson
- NBB Player Profile
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com
- Profile @ Basketball-reference.com
- Profile @ Latinbasket.com
See also
In Spanish: Bernard Robinson para niños
