Happy birthday! David Robinson turns 61 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary basketball player turns 61 on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.

David Robinson is celebrating his 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed basketball players of his generation.

Popular basketball player David Robinson has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Robinson, a cultural icon

Born David Maurice Robinson in Key West on August 6, 1965, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Robinson's not just a great basketball player, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little David hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for David Robinson as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 61.

Happy Birthday, David, you're the best!

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