Alvin 'The Real Steal' Robertson

 

NBA Teams: San Antonio Spurs (1984-89), Milwaukee Bucks (1989-93), Detroit Pistons (1992-93), Toronto Raptors (1995-96)

Important Notes:

Drafted by San Antonio in the first round with the seventh pick overall in 1984.

Holds the NBA single season record for steals per game with 3.67 in 1985-86, and is fifth on the list with 3.21 in 1986-87...holds the NBA single season record for steals with 301 in 1985-86...was named Most Improved Player in 1986...was the defensive player of the year in 1986-87.

The bright spot for the Spurs in 1985-86 was the emergence of Alvin Robertson. Robertson represented the Spurs in the All-Star Game, won NBA Most Improved Player honors, led the league in steals, and was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year. On February 18, 1985, Robertson became only the second NBA player [now 4] (and eventually the first of two Spurs players) to record a quadruple-double with 20 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, and 10 steals.

In 1989-90 the Spurs sent Alvin Robertson and Greg "Cadillac" Anderson to the Bucks for bruising power forward Terry Cummings.

On February 25, 1993 Detroit acquired Alvin Robertson from Milwaukee for Orlando Woolridge...on November 19, 1994 Detroit acquired Mark Macon and Marcus Liberty from Denver for Alvin Robertson....Alvin was on the 12-man active roster that opened the inaugural season for the Toronto Raptors and was in the starting lineup.

Toronto Franchise Firsts: Field goal: Alvin Robertson (3 FG)... field goal attempt: Alvin Robertson (good)...three-point field goal: Alvin Robertson...3-point field goal attempt: Alvin Robertson (good)...offensive foul: Alvin Robertson...player to 20 points: Alvin Robertson (30 on Nov. 3 vs. NJ)...player to 30 points: Alvin Robertson (30 on Nov. 3 vs. NJ)...technical foul: Alvin Robertson (11/7 at Chicago, 10:45 1st qtr.).

Important Stats:

Season highs: 559 rebounds in 1989-90...557 assists in 1987-88...301 steals in 1985-86...19.6 points in 1987-88.

Career totals: 779 games...4,066 rebounds...3,929 assists... 2,112 steals...10,882 points...13.9 points per game.

Arkansas Notes: Lettered 1982, '83, & '84...All-American in 1984...member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic Team that won the Gold medal. The team was coached by Bobby Knight and included such stars as Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing...also attended Crowder Junior College.

Links: Picture...San Antonio Spurs history....NBA Stats.

Fan Memories:

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I remember Alvin when he played for Crowder Junior College. I am a Three Rivers Junior College fan from Poplar Bluff, MO. We beat Crowder in 81-82 to move on to the National Tournament in Hutchinson Kansas, but he was awesome.

Mark B

I am a razorbacks fan since 1982, that time Alvin Robertson was in his sophomore year and Darrell Walker Senior.
In my opinion, Eddie Sutton has never coached a guard as good and as exciting as Alvin especially with his long hands and good steal records.
I cant forget the game in Arkansas where the Razorbacks beat the Tar Heels and the great MJ. "It was the early Valentine for the Razorbacks.." when Charles Ballantine put in that shot after the time out to give the hogs a 1 point win.

Terry O