It was difficult to step away. I've always been an athlete. And to give that up was extremely daunting. The looming factor of brain damage, to me, was too strong. David Robinson More Quotes by David Robinson More Quotes From David Robinson What I need to do is have a great positive attitude and a great work ethic. Those two things validate me. Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man. David Robinson respect attitude sports You're always going to face criticism, you're always going to face challenges, but those things are there to make you stronger and more committed. David Robinson confidence basketball inspirational Dream big; at least you will have the joy of reaching for the stars instead of living in a box filled with unopened gifts. David Robinson stars dream motivational Basketball is just something else to do, another facet of life. I'm going to be a success at whatever I choose because of my preparation. By the time the game starts, the outcome has been decided. I never think about having a bad game because I have prepared. David Robinson basketball games thinking Defense is what matters. Scoring doesn't interest me. David Robinson what-matters defense basketball I think any player will tell you that individual accomplishments help your ego, but if you don't win, it makes for a very, very long season. It counts more that the team has played well. David Robinson player teamwork winning I think editors are excellent marketers. They know their audience and produce copy to appeal to them - they just don't call it marketing. David Robinson media business thinking That's what university life is all about. Challenging, questioning, enjoying good people and good friends, and pushing yourself to the limit. David Robinson yourself good life people It's the playoffs. There's no room for okay. David Robinson room playoffs okay All this stuff doesn't happen to you for your own sake. It doesn't happen to you so you can fill your shelves with trophies or line your pockets with cash; it happens so you can have a positive influence and encourage other people. David Robinson you influence positive people When all else fails, trust God. David Robinson else when-all-else-fails trust god Most proud moment: Winning the championship in 2003 with a great team, retiring, and going out in the perfect way. Had a great journey and knowing it was the right time to focus more on family and community activities. David Robinson moment family journey time Believe it or not, the Navy requires plebes to actually be able to swim. David Robinson navy able swim believe Preparation is everything. David Robinson everything preparation Michael, to me, he was an assassin. He was one of those guys that prepared himself extremely well and was relentless in his attacking. And there are a few guys who have that mentality. I think Kobe Bryant has that type of mentality, and LeBron has that type of mentality. David Robinson well who think me Coming in, I had no idea basketball would be a career for me, but I grew 7 inches in college and was fortunate to have a great career in the NBA. The experience taught me about service, what our great country was built on, the sacrifices people have made, how to work together and trust the people around you to accomplish a great goal. David Robinson me you trust work I was always curious. I wanted to learn a little about a lot of things, and I really had to get pushed to achieve. David Robinson things always curious achieve I'm not a great reader, believe it or not. It's not the vocabulary - my father made me read the dictionary when I was little - but my attention span is poor. Takes me months to read one book. David Robinson great me believe father Your peers will respect you for your integrity and character, not your possessions. David Robinson you respect integrity character A well-rounded education has always been an issue close to my heart. David Robinson close always education heart
