Glenn Robinson facts for kids
Robinson with the Atlanta Hawks in 2003
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | January 10, 1973 Gary, Indiana, U.S. |
| High school | Roosevelt (Gary, Indiana) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 243 lb (110 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Purdue (1992–1994) |
| NBA Draft | 1994 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall |
| Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks | |
| Pro career | 1994–2005 |
| Career history | |
| 1994–2002 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2002–2003 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2003–2005 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2005 | San Antonio Spurs |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 14,234 (20.7 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 4,189 (6.1 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,879 (2.7 apg) |
Glenn Alan Robinson Jr., born on January 10, 1973, is a retired American professional basketball player. People called him "Big Dog" and "the Chosen One." He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1994 to 2005. His teams included the Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, and San Antonio Spurs. Glenn Robinson went to Purdue University. He was the very first player picked in the 1994 NBA draft. His son, Glenn Robinson III, also played basketball in college and the NBA.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Glenn Robinson was born in Gary, Indiana. He started playing organized basketball in 9th grade. He played for Theodore Roosevelt High School. His team won three Sectional titles and two Regional titles. They also won a State Championship in Indiana.
In his senior year (1990–91), he led his team to the Indiana state basketball championship. This big game was even shown in a film called The Road to Indianapolis. Glenn Robinson won the 1991 Indiana Mr. Basketball award. This is the oldest award for high school basketball players in the country. He was also chosen as a McDonald's All-American.
College Career at Purdue University
After high school, Robinson went to Purdue University. He played for coach Gene Keady. A school worker gave him the nickname "Big Dog." Robinson even got a tattoo of a bulldog on his chest.
He had to sit out his first year because of academic rules. During the summers, he worked as a welder.
First Season at Purdue (1992–1993)
In his second year, Robinson was able to play. He led the Boilermakers with 24.1 points and 9.4 rebounds per game. His team had a good record of 18–10. They also made it to the NCAA tournament. He was named First Team All-Big Ten and Second Team All-American.
Second Season at Purdue (1993–1994)
In his junior year, Robinson played even better. He averaged 30.3 points and 11.2 rebounds per game. He was the first player since 1978 to lead the Big Ten Conference in both categories. He helped the Boilermakers win a Big Ten Conference Title. They also reached the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament. The team finished with a 29–5 record.
In his last college game, he played against Grant Hill and the Duke team. Robinson scored 13 points in that game. He led the nation in scoring that year. He also set a record for most points in a single Big Ten season with 1,030 points. Robinson was named the Big Ten Conference Player of the Year. He also won the John R. Wooden Award and Naismith Award. These are big awards for college basketball players.
Purdue University Achievements
Robinson left Purdue after two amazing seasons. He was the only Boilermaker to get over 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, 100 steals, 100 assists, and 50 blocked shots. His 1,030 points in his junior year made him one of only 15 college players to score 1,000 points in one season. In 2010, the Big Ten Network called him one of the biggest icons in Big Ten Conference history.
Professional Basketball Career
Milwaukee Bucks (1994–2002)
The Milwaukee Bucks chose Glenn Robinson as the first player in the 1994 NBA draft. This was a huge honor. Before he started playing, he signed a big contract. It was a 10-year, $68 million deal. This was the richest rookie contract in NBA history at the time.
In his first year, Robinson was named NBA Rookie of the Month twice. He also made the NBA All-Rookie First Team. He led all rookies by scoring 21.9 points per game.
While with the Bucks, Robinson had many great seasons. He played alongside other talented players like Ray Allen and Sam Cassell. He helped the Bucks reach the playoffs several times. In 2001, Robinson and the Bucks made it to the Eastern Conference Finals. They lost a close 7-game series to the Philadelphia 76ers. This was the closest the Bucks got to the NBA Finals for many years.
Robinson was the second-highest scorer in Milwaukee Bucks history for a long time. Only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had scored more points for the team. Robinson scored at least 20 points per game in seven of his eight seasons in Milwaukee. He was also chosen for the NBA All-Star Team in 2000 and 2001.
Atlanta Hawks (2002–2003)
In 2002, Robinson was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. In his first game as a Hawk, he scored 34 points. During the 2002–03 season, he averaged 20.8 points per game.
Philadelphia 76ers (2003–2005)
After one year in Atlanta, he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2003. He played one season with the Sixers. He averaged 16.6 points per game. He was the second-highest scorer on the team, after Allen Iverson. Robinson did not play in the 2004–05 season due to an injury.
San Antonio Spurs (2005)
Robinson joined the San Antonio Spurs in April 2005. He helped the Spurs win the championship that year. These games were his last in the NBA. He ended his 11-year career with an NBA title.
Glenn Robinson had to retire from basketball because of injuries, especially to his knees. He finished his career with 14,234 points. He averaged 20.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. He also played in two NBA All-Star games.
NBA Career Statistics
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Regular Season Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 1994–95 | Milwaukee | 80 | 76 | 37.0 | .451 | .321 | .796 | 6.4 | 2.5 | 1.4 | .3 | 21.9 |
| 1995–96 | Milwaukee | 82 | 82* | 39.6 | .454 | .342 | .812 | 6.1 | 3.6 | 1.2 | .5 | 20.2 |
| 1996–97 | Milwaukee | 80 | 79 | 38.9 | .465 | .350 | .791 | 6.3 | 3.1 | 1.3 | .9 | 21.1 |
| 1997–98 | Milwaukee | 56 | 56 | 41.0 | .470 | .385 | .808 | 5.5 | 2.8 | 1.2 | .6 | 23.4 |
| 1998–99 | Milwaukee | 47 | 47 | 33.6 | .459 | .392 | .870 | 5.9 | 2.1 | 1.0 | .9 | 18.4 |
| 1999–00 | Milwaukee | 81 | 81 | 35.9 | .472 | .363 | .802 | 6.0 | 2.4 | 1.0 | .5 | 20.9 |
| 2000–01 | Milwaukee | 76 | 74 | 37.0 | .468 | .299 | .820 | 6.9 | 3.3 | 1.1 | .8 | 22.0 |
| 2001–02 | Milwaukee | 66 | 63 | 35.5 | .467 | .326 | .837 | 6.2 | 2.5 | 1.5 | .6 | 20.7 |
| 2002–03 | Atlanta | 69 | 68 | 37.6 | .432 | .342 | .876 | 6.6 | 3.0 | 1.3 | .4 | 20.8 |
| 2003–04 | Philadelphia | 42 | 42 | 31.8 | .448 | .340 | .832 | 4.5 | 1.4 | 1.0 | .2 | 16.6 |
2004–05 |
San Antonio | 9 | 0 | 17.4 | .442 | .333 | .870 | 2.7 | .9 | .4 | .3 | 10.0 |
| Career | 688 | 668 | 36.8 | .459 | .340 | .820 | 6.1 | 2.7 | 1.2 | .6 | 20.7 | |
| All-Star | 2 | 0 | 12.5 | .529 | — | — | 5.0 | .5 | .5 | .5 | 9.0 | |
Playoff Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 1999 | Milwaukee | 3 | 3 | 39.3 | .412 | .500 | .889 | 8.3 | 1.7 | 1.0 | .7 | 20.7 |
| 2000 | Milwaukee | 5 | 5 | 34.8 | .405 | .286 | .846 | 4.2 | 2.6 | 1.6 | .8 | 15.4 |
| 2001 | Milwaukee | 18 | 18 | 38.2 | .429 | .387 | .893 | 6.4 | 3.3 | .6 | 1.3 | 19.4 |
| 2005 |
San Antonio | 13 | 0 | 8.7 | .356 | .300 | .882 | 1.6 | .1 | .2 | .5 | 3.8 |
| Career | 39 | 26 | 28.0 | .416 | .379 | .885 | 4.7 | 2.0 | .6 | .9 | 13.8 | |
Family Life
Glenn Robinson has three children who are also athletes.
Glenn Robinson III
His oldest son, Glenn Robinson III, played basketball for the University of Michigan. He was part of the team that reached the national championship game in 2013. Glenn III was also the NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion in 2017. He played for teams like the Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings.
Gelen Robinson
His younger son, Gelen, is a talented athlete too. In high school, he was a wrestling champion. He also placed high in shot put and discus. Gelen played football for Purdue University. He later played professional football for the CFL BC Lions and rugby for the LA Giltinis. Gelen currently plays Defensive Tackle for the XFL's St. Louis Battlehawks.
Jaimie Robinson
Glenn Robinson's daughter, Jaimie, is a track and field star. In high school, she was a state champion in the triple jump. She set new state records in the triple jump and long jump. Jaimie ran track in college for Alabama Crimson Tide, Oregon Ducks, and Ohio State Buckeyes. She won Big Ten championships in the triple jump.
Gicarri Harris
Glenn Robinson also has another son, Gicarri Harris. Gicarri is a college basketball player. He joined the Purdue University Boilermakers for the 2024-25 season.
See also
In Spanish: Glenn Robinson para niños
