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Biography
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). As a 12-time All-Star, 11-time member of the All-NBA Team, and winner of the 1964 MVP, Robertson is considered to be one of the greatest point guards of all time. 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 first NBA title. His playing career, especially during high school and college, was plagued by racism.
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Awards & recognition
- All-NBA Team · 1969
- NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award · 1969
- All-NBA Team · 1968
- All-NBA Team · 1967
- All-NBA Team · 1966
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- All-NBA Team · 1965
- All-NBA Team · 1964
- NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award · 1964
- NBA Most Valuable Player Award · 1964
- All-NBA Team · 1963
- All-NBA Team · 1962
- All-NBA Team · 1961
- NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award · 1961
- NBA Rookie of the Year Award · 1961
- Indiana Mr. Basketball · 1956
- FIBA Hall of Fame
