Robert Christen Swift was born on December 3,1985 and is an American professional basketball player who last played for Spanish club Circulo Gijon Baloncesto y Conocimiento of the LEB Plata league.
23 Facts About Robert Swift
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Between his junior and senior years, Robert Swift transferred from Garces to Highland High School, and then just before his senior year, he transferred to Bakersfield High School.
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Robert Swift committed to attend the University of Southern California to play for the USC Trojans men's basketball team on a scholarship.
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Robert Swift was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics in the first round with the twelfth overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft.
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Robert Swift bypassed college and opted for the NBA, turning down his commitment to play for USC.
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In 2006, the Sonics anticipated that Robert Swift would become their starting center.
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Robert Swift was awarded the starting job at center but he ruptured the anterior crucial ligament in his right knee after playing just over one minute in a preseason game vs the Sacramento Kings.
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Robert Swift suffered another injury to his right knee in February 2008, a torn lateral meniscus.
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In 2009, Robert Swift joined the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA D-League.
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Robert Swift was overweight and experienced a decrease in mobility.
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Robert Swift played well, receiving interest from the NBA's Boston Celtics and New York Knicks.
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Robert Swift tried out for the Portland Trail Blazers in April 2011, but was not offered a contract.
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On 12 February 2018, Robert Swift returned to play basketball after agreeing a two-year contract with Spanish fifth tier club Circulo Gijon.
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Robert Swift left the team after the end of the season averaging 9.1 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.
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However, Robert Swift came back to Circulo Gijon on 29 December 2019.
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Robert Swift's father, Bruce, was unable to work for two years due to a car accident that occurred while Robert Swift was a child.
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Robert Swift filed for bankruptcy twice: in 1999 and 2003.
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In June 2011, Robert Swift was arrested for driving under the influence.
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In 2013, Robert Swift refused to vacate his foreclosed home, which had been bought by a new owner.
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The new owner bought the house in Sammamish, Washington, in January 2013 for half the price Robert Swift paid in 2006.
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Robert Swift eventually left the home, which was reportedly riddled with animal feces, guns, bullets, beer bottles, and garbage.
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On January 8,2015, Robert Swift was arrested by police for involvement in an armed home invasion attempt.
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Robert Swift claimed he was high on drugs at the time of the incident.