NBA years After attending the
University of Central Oklahoma, Robinson signed as an
undrafted free agent with the NBA's
Charlotte Hornets in 1999. Known primarily for his leaping ability and athleticism, he averaged 7.2 points per game over two seasons as a reserve with the Hornets and attracted the attention of
Chicago Bulls GM Jerry Krause, who felt that Robinson could become a star if given more playing time. Krause signed Robinson to a 5-year,
US$30 million contract in 2001. In 2004,
John Paxson, who replaced Krause as Bulls' general manager in 2003, convinced Bulls owner
Jerry Reinsdorf to buy out the last two years of Robinson's contract. Robinson played his final NBA game on March 31, 2004, against the Orlando Magic.
D-League On November 2, 2006, Robinson was selected by the
Idaho Stampede with the 16th overall pick in the
2006 NBA Development League Draft. In the 2006–07 season Robinson averaged more than 15 points for the Idaho Stampede. After the season, he was released. On November 7, 2008, he was selected with the 14th pick in the fifth round of the
2008 NBA Development League Draft by the
Albuquerque Thunderbirds. However, he did not come to a contract agreement.
NBL Canada On September 19, 2011, it was announced that Robinson had signed with the
Halifax Rainmen of the
National Basketball League of Canada for the 2011–12 season. However, he was placed in the injured reserve November 1. He played his first game with the Rainmen against the Oshawa Power on November 27, 2011. Robinson scored 18 points during his debut. He departed the team in January 2012. ==Big3==