Nov 23, 2022; San Antonio, Texas, USA; NBA Hall of Famer and former San Antonio Spurs player David Robinson uses his iPhone during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

San Antonio Spurs Send Message To NBA Legend David Robinson

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Aug 7, 2025 1:43 PM ET

David Robinson is one of the best players in NBA history.

The Hall of Fame center recently celebrated his 60th birthday.

Via NBA History (on Wednesday): "Join us in wishing a Happy 60th Birthday to 10x #NBAAllStar, 2x NBA Champion, 1994-95 NBA MVP and 75th Anniversary Team member... “The Admiral” David Robinson! #NBABDAY"

Join us in wishing a Happy 60th Birthday to 10x #NBAAllStar, 2x NBA Champion, 1994-95 NBA MVP and 75th Anniversary Team member... “The Admiral” David Robinson! #NBABDAY pic.twitter.com/cVtaNJa0ry
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) August 6, 2025

One person who sent a message to Robinson was the San Antonio Spurs.

Via The San Antonio Spurs: "It's David Robinson's birthday today!

Join us in wishing The Admiral a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY!"

It's David Robinson's birthday today!

Join us in wishing The Admiral a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY! pic.twitter.com/jQTEzz9Uma
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) August 6, 2025

Robinson was the first pick in the 1987 NBA Draft by the Spurs.

He spent all 14 seasons of his legendary career in San Antonio.

Via NBA Retweet: "David Robinson’s career resume:

10x All-Star
10x All-NBA
8x All-Defense
2x NBA Champion
1994/95 MVP
1989/90 ROTY
1991/92 DPOY
20.8k Career PTS
10.5k Career REB
2954 Career BLK
No. 50 retired by Spurs"

Robinson had career averages of 21.1 points, 10.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.4 steals and 3.0 blocks per contest while shooting 51.8% from the field in 987 games.

He helped lead the franchise to two NBA Championships.

Via Ballislife.com: "Name a 7 FOOTER that could RUN, JUMP, SHOOT AND play DEFENSE like The Admiral?

HBD NBA legend David Robinson"

Name a 7 FOOTER that could RUN, JUMP, SHOOT AND play DEFENSE like The Admiral?

HBD NBA legend David Robinson pic.twitter.com/Jw1xVLWhcE
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) August 6, 2025

As for the Spurs, they last made the NBA playoffs during the 2019 season.

They finished last year as the 13th seed in the Western Conference with a 34-48 record.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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