Comments on: The Facts of the Matter http://www.48minutesofhell.com/2009/09/11/the-facts-of-the-matter/ A San Antonio Spurs Blog Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:05:19 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Daniel http://www.48minutesofhell.com/2009/09/11/the-facts-of-the-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-8097 Daniel Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:21:41 +0000 http://www.48minutesofhell.com/?p=4407#comment-8097 I can honeslty say there are very few people I really have ever looked up to in my life but MR.Robinson is one of them. Its funny how despite being one of the best players of all-time its almost nothing compared to the person he is off the court.When i was 11 years old i won a drawing at Mcdonalds to be ball boy for the spurs for the night.I got to go in the locker room after the game and D-ROB actually took a few minutes to talk with me after a long game with the jazz.I also really respected how he carried out his duties in the Navy.Davids legacy stretches well beyond the basketball court and into the community that he cares for. I can honeslty say there are very few people I really have ever looked up to in my life but MR.Robinson is one of them. Its funny how despite being one of the best players of all-time its almost nothing compared to the person he is off the court.When i was 11 years old i won a drawing at Mcdonalds to be ball boy for the spurs for the night.I got to go in the locker room after the game and D-ROB actually took a few minutes to talk with me after a long game with the jazz.I also really respected how he carried out his duties in the Navy.Davids legacy stretches well beyond the basketball court and into the community that he cares for.

]]> By: Pok Flied Lice http://www.48minutesofhell.com/2009/09/11/the-facts-of-the-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-7856 Pok Flied Lice Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:23:06 +0000 http://www.48minutesofhell.com/?p=4407#comment-7856 Wouldnt the world be a better place had Nike chosen to hype up sportsmanship above any other characteristics? Yes I obviously was daydreaming. @Brian: I obviously don't get your true point, but that's kind of an ignorant comment, especially in a tribute post that lists the amazing accomplishments (some unsurpassed) of Robinson. You mean Howard might catch him in the two-time consensus All-American, the Naismith College Player of the Year Award and the John R. Wooden Award, and ROY? Joking aside, realistically speaking I think this shortlist is impossible for Duh-Wight: Sportsmanship Award, 4.49 blocks per game, a quadruple double, a 71 point game. I would think twice, no, three times before making that statement if I were you. Wouldnt the world be a better place had Nike chosen to hype up sportsmanship above any other characteristics? Yes I obviously was daydreaming.

@Brian: I obviously don’t get your true point, but that’s kind of an ignorant comment, especially in a tribute post that lists the amazing accomplishments (some unsurpassed) of Robinson.
You mean Howard might catch him in the two-time consensus All-American, the Naismith College Player of the Year Award and the John R. Wooden Award, and ROY?
Joking aside, realistically speaking I think this shortlist is impossible for Duh-Wight: Sportsmanship Award, 4.49 blocks per game, a quadruple double, a 71 point game. I would think twice, no, three times before making that statement if I were you.

]]> By: Ed http://www.48minutesofhell.com/2009/09/11/the-facts-of-the-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-7842 Ed Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:45:13 +0000 http://www.48minutesofhell.com/?p=4407#comment-7842 MJ maybe the greatest bball playa but Robinson was the greatest over-all on and off the court. His life isn't just bball. He is THE PERFECT SPORTSMAN. He is a throwback to an era when being a player carried dignity and honor. And the way he received that singular honor in Naismith, it shows class all the way. That's what Spurs is all about,folks. Go Spurs go! MJ maybe the greatest bball playa but Robinson was the greatest over-all on and off the court. His life isn’t just bball. He is THE PERFECT SPORTSMAN. He is a throwback to an era when being a player carried dignity and honor.

And the way he received that singular honor in Naismith, it shows class all the way. That’s what Spurs is all about,folks. Go Spurs go!

]]> By: Daniel http://www.48minutesofhell.com/2009/09/11/the-facts-of-the-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-7821 Daniel Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:50:36 +0000 http://www.48minutesofhell.com/?p=4407#comment-7821 I sent him a letter asking for an autograph when I was in 1st or 2nd grade and he sent me back his signature on the Sports Illustrated for Kids tear-out card that I included with the letter. He was one of the few athletes who took the time to do something like that. I sent him a letter asking for an autograph when I was in 1st or 2nd grade and he sent me back his signature on the Sports Illustrated for Kids tear-out card that I included with the letter. He was one of the few athletes who took the time to do something like that.

]]> By: Dad http://www.48minutesofhell.com/2009/09/11/the-facts-of-the-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-7794 Dad Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:05:37 +0000 http://www.48minutesofhell.com/?p=4407#comment-7794 Really touching tribute. I hope he sees it. You have caught the essence of one of the greatest "individuals" to play the game we love. It is ironic that he was inducted on the same night as MJ. Not being the center of attention yet being on the biggest stage is what David was always about. He is the man you point to when you tell your son or daughter, this is the player and person I hope you one day emulate. Dad Really touching tribute. I hope he sees it. You have caught the essence of one of the greatest “individuals” to play the game we love. It is ironic that he was inducted on the same night as MJ. Not being the center of attention yet being on the biggest stage is what David was always about. He is the man you point to when you tell your son or daughter, this is the player and person I hope you one day emulate.

Dad

]]> By: OneWing http://www.48minutesofhell.com/2009/09/11/the-facts-of-the-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-7793 OneWing Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:08:17 +0000 http://www.48minutesofhell.com/?p=4407#comment-7793 I felt I had to write out a bit of what Robinson meant to me as an adolescent growing up in the Robinson era. I wish I was a better writer and could put it all in the right light, but here is my attempt: http://www.ubersite.com/cgi-bin/message_get.cgi?message=125274213536018689 I felt I had to write out a bit of what Robinson meant to me as an adolescent growing up in the Robinson era. I wish I was a better writer and could put it all in the right light, but here is my attempt:

http://www.ubersite.com/cgi-bin/message_get.cgi?message=125274213536018689

]]> By: Brian http://www.48minutesofhell.com/2009/09/11/the-facts-of-the-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-7786 Brian Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:48:52 +0000 http://www.48minutesofhell.com/?p=4407#comment-7786 Dwight Howard might catch him in all but the scoring title... Dwight Howard might catch him in all but the scoring title…

]]> By: zack http://www.48minutesofhell.com/2009/09/11/the-facts-of-the-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-7775 zack Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:24:53 +0000 http://www.48minutesofhell.com/?p=4407#comment-7775 great individual, when i met him i was a young boy and he picked me up and said "your going to stay in school in right?" great individual, when i met him i was a young boy and he picked me up and said “your going to stay in school in right?”

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