Alvin Robertson is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 10 seasons. He was born on July 22, 1962, in Barberton, Ohio, and attended the University of Arkansas.
Robertson was selected seventh overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 1984 NBA draft. He quickly established himself as one of the best defensive players in the league, earning the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award in 1986. He was also named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team four times and the NBA All-Defensive Second Team twice.
In addition to his defensive prowess, Robertson was also a solid offensive player. He averaged 14.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game over his career. He was named an NBA All-Star in 1986, 1987, and 1991.
Robertson played for several teams during his career, including the San Antonio Spurs, Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Pistons, and Toronto Raptors. He was traded to the Bucks in 1989 in exchange for Terry Cummings and Ricky Pierce. He had a successful stint with the Bucks, averaging 16.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game in his first season with the team.
In 1993, Robertson was traded to the Pistons in exchange for Sean Elliott. He played two seasons with the Pistons before being traded to the Raptors in 1995. He played one season with the Raptors before retiring from the NBA in 1996.
Robertson's career was not without controversy. In 1996, he was arrested and charged with sexual assault. He was later acquitted of the charges, but the incident tarnished his reputation and led to his retirement from the NBA.
Despite the controversy, Robertson's basketball career was impressive. He was a dominant defensive player and a solid offensive contributor. He was named to the NBA All-Defensive Team six times and was a three-time NBA All-Star. He finished his career with 12,494 points, 5,250 rebounds, and 4,804 assists.
Robertson's legacy as a defensive player has continued long after his retirement. He is widely regarded as one of the best defensive players in NBA history and is often mentioned in discussions of the greatest defenders of all time.
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