Dave Robisch
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| Position | Center–Forward |
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| Height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Born | December 22, 1949 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Nationality | USA |
| College | Kansas |
| Draft | 1971 - 3rd round (9th pick, 44th overall) by the Boston Celtics |
| Pro career | 1971–1984 |
| Former teams | Denver Rockets (1971–75) San Diego Sails (1975) Indiana Pacers (1975–77) Los Angeles Lakers (1977–79) Cleveland Cavaliers (1979–80) Denver Nuggets (1980–84) San Antonio Spurs (1984) Kansas City Kings (1984) |
David George Robisch (born December 22, 1949, in Cincinnati, Ohio) is an American former professional basketball player in the ABA and NBA. Robisch played at the University of Kansas, where he was initiated into the Sigma Nu Fraternity. He was positioned at center and forward for the Denver Rockets/Denver Nuggets (1971-75 and 1980-83), Indiana Pacers (1975-76 and 1976-77), Baltimore Claws (1975), San Diego Sails (1976), Los Angeles Lakers (1977-79), Cleveland Cavaliers (1979-80), San Antonio Spurs (1983) and Kansas City Kings (1984).
He helped the Nuggets win the 1974-75 ABA Western Division.
On October 8, 1975 Robisch was part of one of the more infamous trades in ABA history. The Baltimore Claws, despite financial problems, had obtained the rights to star Dan Issel from the Kentucky Colonels. The Claws were unable to come through with the $500,000 they owed the Colonels for Issel. Under pressure from the league, the Claws traded Issel to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Robisch and $500,000; the $500,000 was used to pay the Kentucky Colonels the money owed for Issel.
[edit] Achievements
- Ranks 1st on ABA Career Turnover Ratio List (7.9).
- Ranks 9th on ABA Career Blocks Per Game List (.7).
- Ranks 15th on ABA Career Rebound Rate List (14.2).
In 13 seasons he played in 930 games and played 22,780 minutes, having a 46.4% field goal percentage (3,997 for 8,620), a 79.8% free throw percentage (2,587 for 3,241), 6,173 total rebounds (1,992 offensive, 4,181 defensive), 1,656 assists, 986 turnovers, 2,069 personal fouls and 10,581 points.
Robisch is currently an elected official in Springfield, Illinois, serving as a Trustee of Capital Township.
[edit] External links
- Career statistics at basketball-reference.com
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