NBA Hall of Famer and San Antonio Spurs icon David “The Admiral” Robinson will be inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame,The Texas Business Hall of Fame, formed in 1982, honors outstanding business leaders who also make a significant social impact in their communities. Robinson is one of six Texans to be inducted this year, the organization announced Thursday, and the only one who calls San Antonio home.Success! You're on the list.
Robinson is best known as a legendary basketball player — he was named one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history, won two championships with the Spurs and two Olympic gold medals, accolades that barely hit the highlights. Through his foundation, Robinson has raised close to $40 million for George W. Carver Academy, which he founded in 2001 as a private, Christian school on San Antonio’s near East Side. Today, Carver Academy is part of the tuition-free charter school network of IDEA Public Schools.
“David’s unwavering passion and dedication to our community has been a continuation of the servant leadership he exhibited during his career on the court,” said RC Buford, CEO of Spurs Sports & Entertainment. “His commitment to making San Antonio a better place for all has forged a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire future generations.”