In my humble opinion, David Robinson IS the Spurs. From the moment the Spurs drafted him, excitement pumped through San Antonio. It took two years for him to complete his commitment to the United States Navy, but he then turned around and fulfilled his commitment to the Spurs. Not only did he make good on his drafting position, he stayed in San Antonio his entire professional basketball career…and then beyond.
Tim Duncan is the GOAT, Manu Ginobili is the heart and soul, and Tony Parker is the spark. But David Robinson is The Admiral. He is the one who brought the culture and paved the way for Timmy, Manu, and Tony to thrive.
One of the least popular NBA Finals of all time was the 2003 title between two former ABA teams. But for Spurs fans, this one is historic because it is the only Finals that involved all four of the Spurs Mt. Rushmore players.
The greatness of David Robinson resonates through San Antonio. From shaping the Spurs Culture to implementing an educational curriculum throughout the Alamo City, Robinson has remained the honorable, dedicated man who signed on back in 1987.
Robinson is a two-time NBA Champion, hoisting the Larry O’Brien at the culmination of his final NBA game.
This a truncated list. To list everything that The Admiral has been honored for both on and off the court is a much larger list. He is a human highlight reel.
In addition to Robinson turning 60 yesterday, it was also the 60th anniversary of the enacting of the Voting Rights Act signed by Lyndon B. Johnson.
And he is a mainstay at most games, sitting in the second row just across from the Spurs bench.
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