Orlando Robinson

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Orlando Robinson
Orlando Robinson.jpg
Robinson with Fresno State in 2019
No. 21–Toronto Raptors
Position Center
League NBA
Personal information
Born (2000-07-10) July 10, 2000 (age 24)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school
College Fresno State (2019–2022)
NBA draft 2022: undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022 Sioux Falls Skyforce
2022–2024 Miami Heat
2022–2024 →Sioux Falls Skyforce
2024–2025 Sacramento Kings
2024–2025 →Stockton Kings
2025—present Toronto Raptors
2025—present→ Raptors 905
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-Mountain West (2022)
  • Second-team All-Mountain West (2021)
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Orlando Lamon Robinson Jr. (born July 10, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Raptors 905 of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for Fresno State.

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High school career

Robinson began his high school career at Centennial High School in Las Vegas. Prior to his junior season, he transferred to Cathedral High School in Los Angeles and scored 29 points in his first game. [1] Robinson attended Middlebrooks Academy for his senior season. On October 11, 2018, he committed to Fresno State over offers from Oregon State, Georgia Tech and Boise State. [2]

College career

Robinson averaged 12.2 points and 6.6 rebounds per game as a freshman. [3] In the offseason, he worked on his ballhandling and strength training in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. [4] On January 4, 2021, he scored a career-high 33 points and had 13 rebounds in an 81–61 win against Wyoming. [5] As a sophomore, Robinson averaged 14.6 points, 9.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game and had 11 double-doubles. He was named to the Second Team All-Mountain West and received CoSIDA Academic All-District honors. Following the season, Robinson declared for the 2021 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility. [6] On July 2, 2021, he withdrew from the draft and returned to Fresno State for his junior season. [7] Robinson was named to the First Team All-Mountain West as a junior. [8]

Professional career

Miami Heat / Sioux Falls Skyforce (2022–2024)

After going undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft, Robinson was signed by the Miami Heat on July 14, 2022. [9]

On October 24, 2022, Robinson joined the Heat's G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce, for training camp. [10] On November 13, Robinson was signed to a two-way contract with the Heat. [11] He was waived by the Heat on November 25, and subsequently re-joined the Skyforce. [12] However, on December 11, he signed a second two-way contract. [13] The Heat made the 2023 NBA Finals, but lost to the Denver Nuggets in five games. As a player under a two-way contract, Robinson was ineligible to play in the playoffs.

On July 1, 2023, the Heat signed Robinson to a two-year standard contract, relieving him of his co-assignment to the Skyforce. [14] On July 7, 2024, the Heat waived Robinson. [15]

Sacramento / Stockton Kings (2024–2025)

On August 7, 2024, Robinson signed with the Sacramento Kings. [16] On October 7, 2024, Robinson suffered an MCL sprain that ruled him out for at least four weeks. [17] Throughout the season, he was assigned several times to the Stockton Kings. [18] On January 7, 2025, he was waived by the Kings. [19]

Toronto Raptors (2025–present)

On January 18, 2025, Robinson signed a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors [20] and ten days later, he signed a second one. [21] Following the expiration of his second 10-day contract, Robinson signed a two-way contract with the Raptors on February 7, 2025. [22]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

NBA

Regular season

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2022–23 Miami 31113.7.528.000.7104.1.8.4.43.7
2023–24 Miami 3678.4.500.533.7602.3.9.2.22.8
2024–25 Sacramento 906.3.412.200.5711.61.0.3.12.1
2024–25 Toronto 7011.1.364.000.7692.7.4.4.33.7
Career83810.4.490.300.7242.9.9.3.33.1

Play-in

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2024 Miami 102.4———.01.01.0.0.0
Career102.4———.01.01.0.0.0

Playoffs

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2024 Miami 102.5.000.000—1.01.0.0.0.0
Career102.5.000.000—1.01.0.0.0.0

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2019–20 Fresno State 303027.3.492.250.7056.61.6.81.012.2
2020–21 Fresno State 242431.9.443.333.7219.22.1.9.814.6
2021–22 Fresno State 363633.2.484.352.7168.42.91.01.219.4
Career909030.9.476.322.7148.02.2.91.015.7

References

  1. ↑ Callaghan-Croley, Dylan (April 24, 2018). "Georgia Tech Basketball Recruiting: Jackets fast rising west coast power forward Orlando Robinson". Yellow Jacked Up. FanSided . Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  2. ↑ Kuwada, Robert (October 11, 2018). "Fresno State lands commitment from versatile big man Orlando Robinson". The Fresno Bee . Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ↑ Moore, Jackson (June 14, 2021). "Fresno State's Orlando Robinson invited to G League Elite Camp". 247Sports . Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  4. ↑ Kuwada, Robert (May 15, 2020). "Fresno State's Orlando Robinson has NBA potential. Here's how he's getting training done". The Fresno Bee . Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Robinson scores 33 to carry Fresno St. over Wyoming 81–61". ESPN . Associated Press. January 4, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  6. ↑ Lopez, Julia (April 29, 2021). "Fresno State's Orlando Robinson declares for NBA Draft". KSEE . Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  7. ↑ Cano, Jesús (July 2, 2021). "Orlando Robinson will return to Bulldogs for 2021-2022 season". The Collegian. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Mountain West Reveals 2021-22 Men's Basketball All-Conference Teams". TheMW.com (Press release). Mountain West Conference. March 8, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  9. ↑ Masood, Azam (July 14, 2022). "Orlando Robinson: Making A Statement". NBA.com. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  10. ↑ "SKYFORCE ANNOUNCES TRAINING CAMP ROSTER AHEAD OF 2022-23 SEASON". NBA.com. October 24, 2022. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  11. ↑ "Heat Sign Orlando Robinson to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. November 13, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  12. ↑ "HEAT SIGN DRU SMITH TO TWO-WAY CONTRACT". NBA.com. November 25, 2022. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
  13. ↑ Miami HEAT [@MiamiHEAT] (December 11, 2022). "OFFICIAL: The Miami HEAT have signed Orlando Robinson to a two-way contract and have waived Dru Smith" (Tweet). Retrieved December 11, 2022– via Twitter.
  14. ↑ "HEAT SIGN ORLANDO ROBINSON". NBA.com. July 1, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  15. ↑ "HEAT WAIVE ORLANDO ROBINSON". NBA.com. July 7, 2024. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Kings Sign Orlando Robinson". NBA.com. August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Kings center Orlando Robinson (knee) out at least four weeks". SacsTownSports.com. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  18. ↑ "2024-2025 Stockton Kings Transaction History". RealGM.com. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
  19. ↑ Adams, Luke (January 7, 2025). "Kings Waive Orlando Robinson". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
  20. ↑ "RAPTORS SIGN ROBINSON TO 10-DAY CONTRACT". NBA.com. January 18, 2025. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  21. ↑ "RAPTORS SIGN ROBINSON TO SECOND 10-DAY CONTRACT". NBA.com. January 28, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  22. ↑ "RAPTORS CONVERT BATTLE AND SIGN ROBINSON". NBA.com. February 7, 2025.
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