Orlando Robinson is a name that’s been making waves in the basketball world recently
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. Born on July 10, 2000, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Robinson has carved out a niche for himself as a professional basketball player, currently playing as a center for the Toronto Raptors
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. Standing at an impressive 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 meters) and weighing 235 pounds (107 kg), he’s a formidable presence on the court
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Robinson’s journey to the NBA is quite interesting. He attended Centennial High School in Las Vegas before transferring to Cathedral High School in Los Angeles for his junior year
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. He then spent his senior year at Middlebrooks Academy, where he honed his skills and caught the eye of college recruiters
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. He committed to Fresno State over offers from Oregon State, Georgia Tech, and Boise State
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During his time at Fresno State, Robinson made a significant impact
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. As a freshman, he averaged 12.2 points and 6.6 rebounds per game
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. His sophomore year saw an improvement in his stats, averaging 14.6 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game
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. He was named to the Second Team All-Mountain West and received CoSIDA Academic All-District honors
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. In his junior year, he was named to the First Team All-Mountain West
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Despite his impressive college career, Robinson went undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft
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. However, he didn’t let that deter him
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. He signed with the Miami Heat as an undrafted free agent and spent time with their G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce
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. He eventually signed a two-year standard contract with the Heat and even played in the 2023 NBA Finals, although the Heat lost to the Denver Nuggets
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In 2024, Robinson joined the Sacramento Kings and later the Stockton Kings of the G League
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. He appeared in nine NBA games for the Kings, averaging 2.1 points and 1.6 rebounds in 6.3 minutes per game
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. However, he was waived by the Kings on January 7, 2025
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Just recently, on January 18, 2025, the Toronto Raptors signed Robinson to a 10-day contract to bolster their frontcourt depth
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. This move gives Robinson an opportunity to prove himself and potentially secure a longer-term deal with the Raptors
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Robinson’s journey is a testament to perseverance and hard work. From going undrafted to making it to the NBA Finals and now getting another shot with the Raptors, he’s shown that determination and resilience can lead to success.
If you’re interested in watching some of his highlights, you can check out this YouTube link.
What do you think about his journey so far?
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