Comments on: David Robinson was a Fine Role Player

By: Are the Spurs Tony Parker’s Team? | 48 Minutes of Hell

Are the Spurs Tony Parker’s Team? | 48 Minutes of Hell — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:07 +0000

[...] terms of a transition from one star to another. The Spurs are all about the superstar baton pass, following the earlier example of David Robinson and Tim Duncan. Now it’s Tim to [...]

By: ChillFAN

ChillFAN — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:55:20 +0000

Wow. This is probably the best post I’ve read here in a long, long time. I mean that in a good way—there’s lots of good stuff here–but this article makes me proud to be a Robinson fan. Thanks.

By: jollyrogerwilco

jollyrogerwilco — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:58:28 +0000

I lurk around here, reading just about everything that’s posted, but keeping my comments mostly over at PtR, but I must say that this is a fabulous piece of writing — perhaps your best yet.

Keep it up.

By: Pok Flied Lice

Pok Flied Lice — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:31:34 +0000

That was too moving… you ever thought of writing a romantic novel?
Funny how we took the transition of Robinson for granted because he did it so smoothly, with no drama, no chemistry issue, and most of all it yielded the best results possible (’99 championship).

By: spursfan4ever

spursfan4ever — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:56:38 +0000

Wow, best David Robinson article I’ve ever laid eyes on. That man is the reason I’m a Spurs fan. Actually, check that–he’s the reason I’m a basketball fan at all. Unbelievable legacy he left behind (and continues to leave behind) in my old hometown of San Antonio. May the team forever mirror his exemplary character.

A well deserved salute to you, Mr. Robinson!!!

By: doggydogworld

doggydogworld — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:21:05 +0000

Extraordinary article!

By: D

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:41:18 +0000

Great, you captured everything about David Robinson’s sacrifices, he is the heart and soul still of the San Antonio spurs.

By: Robby

Robby — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:36:53 +0000

Great, great post Tim, I continue to admire your work! and thanks for all the help… You are doing an amazing job here at 48MoH…

By: DanielB

DanielB — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:59:46 +0000

*applauds*

Great post Tim. And congrats to the Admiral.

By: Latin_D

Latin_D — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:21:21 +0000

You put every other Spurs blogger to shame, Tim. As I’ve said before, we should be paying you for this stuff. You and Ludden both make me cherish being a Spurs fan, because I get to enjoy your writing.

I’d say something about David, that great player and even greater person, but I don’t feel the need after your post. Congratulation to the Admiral.

By: Ruffy

Ruffy — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:19:12 +0000

Superb post.

By: Andrew A McNeill

Andrew A McNeill — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:02:06 +0000

Good stuff. I never really thought about the impact that David Robinson’s decision to defer to Tim Duncan later in his career was having on current Spurs. But the more I read the more it became obvious.

By: Daniel B.

Daniel B. — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:41:50 +0000

Best post I’ve seen so far on Robinson (and I’ve probably been reading far to many). Great job encapsulating the things that made him great, while emphasing the thing that made the biggest difference.

And, duhoh, while I know this is an old argument, Hakeem’s performance against Robinson was solid, there were alot more dynamics going on than their head-to-head matchup. Like that fact that Robinson always got doubled on offense, but had to generally guard Hakeem one-on-one.

By: BB

BB — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:57:22 +0000

David Robinson sacrificed his role even before Tim Duncan showed up, when he benched himself to land the draft pick.

That’s a good point at the end there. With 4 stars on the roster, it’s remarkable that I haven’t come across a single sportswriter overly concerned about playing time and shot distribution.

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