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Alvin Robertson, born on July 22, 1962 in Barberton, Ohio, United States, is a basketball player. Alvin Robertson is 64 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes Barberton High School and University of Arkansas. Listed accolades include NBA Most Improved Player Award (1986), NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award (1986) and NBA All-Defensive Team (1987, 1991). The listed height is 191 cm.
My Take
Alvin Robertson is the kind of player I find genuinely admirable. In an era obsessed with scoring, he built his name on the unglamorous craft of taking the ball away. Winning both Most Improved Player and Defensive Player of the Year in 1986, then earning All-Defensive honors across multiple seasons, speaks to relentless commitment. Coming out of Arkansas to anchor defenses for the Spurs and Bucks over a decade, he embodied effort over flash. I respect athletes who master the parts of the game that don't fill highlight reels but win actual games.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alvin Robertson
- Name (Japanese)
- アルヴィン・ロバートソン
- Reading
- あるゔぃん・ろばーとそん
- Born
- July 22, 1962 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Tiger
- Origin
- Barberton, Ohio, United States
- Height
- 191 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- High school
- Barberton High School
- University
- University of Arkansas
Awards & achievements
- 1986 NBA Most Improved Player Award
- 1986 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award
- 1987 NBA All-Defensive Team
- 1991 NBA All-Defensive Team
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Alvin Robertson born?
Born July 22, 1962 (age 64).
Where is Alvin Robertson from?
Alvin Robertson is from Barberton, Ohio, United States.
What does Alvin Robertson do?
Alvin Robertson works as basketball player.
How tall is Alvin Robertson?
Alvin Robertson is 191 cm.
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