Oscar Robertson Quotes


When you play against different people from all walks of life you can't do the same thing against every player defensively or offensively. You have to change up the way you go at a player.


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Oscar Robertson
Oscar Robertson
  • Born: November 24, 1938
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Athlete

Oscar Palmer Robertson, nicknamed "the Big O", is an American former professional basketball player who played for the Cincinnati Royals and Milwaukee Bucks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Robertson played point guard and was a 12-time All-Star, 11-time member of the All-NBA Team, and one-time winner of the MVP award in 14 seasons. In 1962, he became the first player in NBA history to average a triple-double for a season. In the 1970–71 NBA season, he was a key player on the team that brought the Bucks their only NBA title to date. His playing career, especially during high school and college, was plagued by racism.