Dave Robisch


David George Robisch is a retired American professional basketball player in the ABA and NBA. Robisch played at the University of Kansas, where he was initiated into the Sigma Nu fraternity. He was positioned at center and forward for the Denver Rockets/Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, San Diego Sails, Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs and Kansas City Kings.
He helped the Nuggets win the 1974–75 ABA Western Division.
On October 8, 1975 Robisch was part of one of the more infamous trades in ABA history. The Baltimore Claws, despite financial problems, had obtained the rights to star Dan Issel from the Kentucky Colonels. The Claws were unable to come through with the $500,000 they owed the Colonels for Issel. Under pressure from the league, the Claws traded Issel to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Robisch and $500,000.

Achievements

In 13 seasons he played in 930 games and played 22,780 minutes, having a 46.4% field goal percentage, a 79.8% free throw percentage, 6,173 total rebounds, 1,656 assists, 986 turnovers, 2,069 personal fouls and 10,581 points.
Robisch is currently an in Springfield, Illinois, serving as a Trustee of Capital Township. His wife, Lou, is an administrator for Sangamon County, and their sons and both played college basketball.
Robisch is a 1967 graduate of Springfield High School.
In 2006, Robisch was voted as one of the 100 Legends of the IHSA Boys Basketball Tournament, a group of former players and coaches in honor of the 100 anniversary of the IHSA boys basketball tournament.