Larry Robinson (basketball, born 1968) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | January 11, 1968 Bossier City, Louisiana, U.S. |
| High school | Airline (Bossier City, Louisiana) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1990 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1990–2004 |
| Career history | |
| 1990 | Washington Bullets |
| 1991 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1991 | Washington Bullets |
| 1991 | Boston Celtics |
| 1991–1992 | Rapid City Thrillers |
| 1992 | Levallois |
| 1992–1993 | Rapid City Thrillers |
| 1993 | Washington Bullets |
| 1993 | Rapid City Thrillers |
| 1993–1994 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 1994 | Houston Rockets |
| 1994–1995 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 1995–1996 | CB Girona |
| 1996–1997 | Florida Beachdogs |
| 1997 | San Miguel Beermen |
| 1997–1998 | Rockford Lightning |
| 1998 | Vancouver Grizzlies |
| 1998–1999 | Rockford Lightning |
| 1999 | Panteras de Miranda |
| 1999 | San Miguel Beermen |
| 1999–2000 | Richmond Rhythm |
| 2000–2001 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2001 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2001 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2001–2002 | New York Knicks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Larry Robinson (born January 11, 1968) is an American former professional basketball player. He is best known for winning an NBA championship with the Houston Rockets in 1994. He also played for several other teams in the NBA and around the world.
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Larry Robinson's Basketball Journey
Larry Robinson started his basketball career in college. He played for two seasons at Eastern Oklahoma State College from 1986 to 1988. After that, he moved to Centenary College of Louisiana, where he played for another two seasons until 1990.
Playing in the NBA
Larry Robinson played for many teams in the NBA. He was part of eight different NBA teams between 1990 and 2002. Some of these teams included the Washington Bullets, Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, and New York Knicks.
His biggest achievement was winning the NBA championship in 1994 with the Houston Rockets. Even though he played for many years, he holds an interesting NBA record. He played the fewest games (89) for someone with at least six years of NBA experience.
Playing Around the World
Besides the NBA, Larry Robinson also played basketball in other leagues. He played in the CBA, IBL, and USBL in the United States. He also traveled to play in other countries. These included France, Spain, the Philippines, Venezuela, and Puerto Rico.
Larry Robinson's Achievements
Larry Robinson had a successful career with several important wins and awards:
- NBA Champion (1994): He won the biggest prize in American basketball with the Houston Rockets.
- 2-time PBA Champion (1999): He won two championships in the Philippine Basketball Association.
- Catalan League Champion (1996): He won a league championship while playing in Spain.
- CBA Champion (1995): He won a championship in the Continental Basketball Association.
- TAAC Player of the Year (1990): This award recognized him as the best player in his college conference.
- First-team All-TAAC (1990): He was chosen as one of the top players in his college conference.
- Second-team All-TAAC (1989): He was also recognized as a strong player in his college conference the year before.
Larry Robinson's Family and Life After Basketball
Larry Robinson has a famous cousin, Robert Parish, who is also a legendary basketball player. Robert Parish also went to Centenary College of Louisiana, just like Larry.
After his basketball career, Larry Robinson started working in a different field. As of 2010, he worked for a casino and hotel in Bossier City, Louisiana. He was the Director of Player Development there.
See also
In Spanish: Larry Robinson para niños
