I love Jordan, but Robinson had the best speech of the ceremony. I like how Robinson acknowledged GOD and how he was humble throughout his speech. Both of them were my favorite basketball players in the 90s and of all-time. Jordan was arrogant and cocky, and didn't give any credit, while Robinson was humble, laid-back and respectful.
Urgh, David if I wanted to hear your bullshit religious crap I'd go to a church..... Ruined all the respect he had earned across an entire career with one shitty speech.
I saw David Robinson tonight in Park City, Utah with his family on Christmas Eve. I was in my truck and he was on the sidewalk with his boys, not being noticed by anyone. I just gave him a wave from the truck and he looked, nodded his head, smiled, and waved back. I could sense his humbleness in that moment. I will be honest, it had been a long time since I remembered David Robinson, so I have been watching his videos tonight. What an amazing player, and wow....what an amazing person.
I'm a lifelong Jazz fan, but I've always had a ton of respect for David Robinson. We need more people like him in the NBA, in our communities, everywhere in everything. Admiral, I salute you.
@burningbobinhell If you knew anything about David you would know that "christian" describes David so well, so if u don't like it then it sucks to be you. Awesome Speech from a Christian man!!!!!!
@Leah5821 yes he did. pop became coach in 1996 when david hurt his back, pop tanked the season so they could draft tim duncan. pop then coached him in 1997, 1998, a title in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and a title in 2003. you should really know what youre talking about before you talk
Such a great role model and class act. NBA needs more players like him. I kinda laughed when the Admiral said the Spurs were serious about winning a championship by getting Larry Brown, then showing Popovich. Popovich was probably thinking "Yeah but I got all the championships here in SA." lol.
What an honorable man. I've made too mistakes in my life, but men like David inspire me to be a real man. Thank you for being such a great Christian example. I cannot go back but i can go forward hopefully with some of the same devotion to God that this man has shown.
Whoever flushed out God from the NBA should get two technicals and automatic ejection. The NBA used to employ role models. I am grateful for these great great players.
I'm glad David Robinson came to San Antonio and not Jordan. If I could pick one of the two players to be the face of the city and the team, it's David 10 times out of 10.
A humble man playing in a small sports/media market is something Hollywood should think about.
The world can do just fine without Michael Jordan, but the world needs more men like David Robinson.
David Robinson: "Valerie you make me wanna be a better man".
David Robinson: " Timmy..Your my man...Have any of you guys ever got on your knees & pray really hard for something..That was my answer to prayer right there...The best power forward to ever,ever play the game..Thats what I say."
I got choked up my those specific comments from David R.
many times, i hear "athletes can't be role models," and i usually agree, but when i look at a man like him, i just go "you know what? maybe they can be."
Listen to this speech and then listen to Michael Jordan's speech. Then you tell me which one of these men is a selfish prick and which one is a genuine gentleman and class act.
I played with David at Princess Anne Jr. High School in Va. Beach Va. Back then he was a 20 pt. a game player...you put him in if you were 20 points ahead or 20 points behind! So happy to see such a classy man have such good fortune...he truly deserves it.
I love David Robinson. He's what everyone should aspire to be: honest, intelligent, humble and charitable. Most of all, he's friendly and helps old ladies across the street. Seriously though, you would be very hard pressed to find a better role model for your children than David Robinson. He has surely been blessed.
David Robinson may not have even half the records of Michael Jordan, but he has more than twice the class and deserves much more respect for being an absolute gentlemen throughout his career.
I liked Jordans speech as well. I didnt think it was real cocky like everyone made it out to be. But David did his speech right. very humble and Godly man
Amazing! How different from Michael Jordan's speech. The tributes just went on to the people who have helped. And the love for his family and wife came through! The amazing difference between a godly man and one who cannot see beyond his ego!
I'm really glad I stumbled upon this video (while looking for his quadruple double footage - which I haven't found). David Robinson, alongside my father, was my hero through most of my childhood years. Sometimes, since he retired in 2003 and since I've long ago grown into adulthood, I sort of forget how great he is, not just as a ballplayer, but as a human being. Almost embarrassing to admit, but David Robinson, a guy I've never met, helped mold me into who I am today.
The NBA tried to promote the image of David Robinson to young fans of the NBA. He was promoted with "Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood" ads. Sadly, most inner-city youths looked at David as being bland, and not cool. So, his squeaky-clean image later gave way to the Allen Iverson's of the world. You know what kind of state our youths are in when a great role model like David is put on a back burner for the bad boy, tatoos & ear piercing images of today. We need more people like David.
i dont prescribe 2 ne 1 faith, i read all of the sacred writings - but i will say this, if christians worldwide had a measure of the spirit that emanates through david robinson the world would b a much better place
SUCH A GENTLEMAN WITH MUCH CLASS, MOST IMPORTANT A MAN OF FAITH, AFTER GOD OWN HEART. DAVID YOU WERE TRULY SENT FROM THE HEAVENLY FATHER AND THIS WORLD DIDNT OR UNDER APPERCIATED YOU BUT IT DONT DONT MATTER YOU CONTNUED TO LET GOD USE U. I TRULY THANK U THAT N A WORLD AND A LEAGUE THAT YOU HAVE TO FEEL U GOTTA FIT N U TRULY LET YOUR LET SHINE........THANK U FATHER FOR BLESSING US WITH DAVID ROBINSON
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unless God was the one busting his ass game-planning all those years and helping you win championships, you might wanna give a little more credit to Popovich and a little less credit to the imaginary man in the sky.
David Robinson is one of my heroes let alone favorite basketball player. He is brilliant, served as an officer to our country, has such a radiant soul, loves his family, and, o yea, he made the nba hall of fame.
While living in San Antonio I was, of course, taken in by the Spur's mania that permeated the mid 90's era, even though I was not really much of a basketball fan. I give credit for my interest in the Spurs solely to David Robinson. He personified, to me, a man who was both incredibly talented AND genuinely humble. He never seemed to get things BACKWARDS in his view of why he is who he is. He is and remains my favorite player of all time and it makes my spirit soar to see him reap as he has sewn.
class. i'm a bulls fan, chicagoan, but d rob is a good man, and that counts for a lot. just seems so odd how he is praising his wife, and you look at jordan, and he's got a fresh piece of ass next to him. or whomever that is...it ain't his wife. just sad.
the thing I've really looked for the HOF speeches is what kind of fathers/husbands these men are and you can tell what kind of guys Stock/Robinson are compared to MJ.
tiger shouldve been playing golf w/ this dude when he first broke on the nike scene... the lessons he wouldve learned about life would esp have served him well right now.
maaaaaaaan everyone baggin jordan LOL theres a lil difference in MJ23 and EVERYONE else they were great..........hes the GREATEST EVER the only one who wont agree is wilt chamberlain lol............the admiral was one of my fav playaz maaaaaan and the dude was cut like a ripped bodybuilder i mean shredded.... shoot from 20 out easily 7'1 250 lefty that loved to block shots daaaaam he was meaaaaan
From Spain: It's nice when you can admire the man, not only the player. I'm a convinced atheist, but you can always admire someone so true to his faith and believes. Really heartfelt speech.
convinced atheist?? I think that is only because you see the obvious B.S. in ALL religions. However God (THE MOST HIGH) is not in religion, so please take time to find out why these people have deceived us and turned us against the faith of the creator.
From Spain: No, whatever I may think about organized religions, I'm an atheist because I'm convinced the idea of god was a human invention. Humanity couldn't face the idea of mortality, and tried to find a meaning for our life. But human life has no meaning or purpose, it's just a happy accident of evolution. It was an idea born out of fear of the unknown. I can see how it can provide comfort to some people, but nothing else.
thats an interesting concept.. however there is always 1 question that remains unanswered when it comes to the theory of evolution.. if we(humans)evolved from other species, why havent we evolved into another species?? not a "more advanced human" I'm talking full transformation! Truth is, there is a Supreme Creator. Its very possible that are perception or "idea" of the Creator is off tilt, but there are million more tangible reason to believe than not. Eventually we will all know the truth.
We have indeed been evolving. Skeleton records show that we are not nearly as strong as we used to be, and are Brains have gotten larger. The humans species have been here for a mirco second evolution time. To evolve takes millions of years. Humans have been here for some thousands. If we continue to surrive evoulution will indeed continue. You dont see animals evolve over night. It takes time. Eventually our tail bones (from the tails we used to have) will dissapear.
@MarcAmAlb Hope you get this: this convo is 7mo old to you, but I just saw it today!
I'd like to know more about your beliefs and why you hold them...and have a REAL DISCUSSION about it =). Many times, Christians are quite ignorant of the honest questions/concerns that people have about religion/faith- like yours- and instead of addressing those well, we spout nonsense like TruthTune said below...
Anyways, I appreciate your respect for people of true faith.
What a wonderful and humble speech! David, with humility and praise, thanked all who have helped make him who he is over the years. He acknowledged that we cannot succeed on our own. Contrast this to Jordan's "me, me, me" speech. Mr. Robinson truly knows what is important.
I love Jordan, but Robinson had the best speech of the ceremony. I like how Robinson acknowledged GOD and how he was humble throughout his speech. Both of them were my favorite basketball players in the 90s and of all-time. Jordan was arrogant and cocky, and didn't give any credit, while Robinson was humble, laid-back and respectful.
thatdudecozz89 4 days ago
damn wat happened to his voice
lebron6theking 2 weeks ago
lol at tim duncan
lebron6theking 2 weeks ago
Urgh, David if I wanted to hear your bullshit religious crap I'd go to a church..... Ruined all the respect he had earned across an entire career with one shitty speech.
ryanu11 1 month ago
@ryanu11 WHATS YOUR PROBLEM ITS HIS SPEECH srry had caps on
vedfar2333 3 weeks ago
@ryanu11 you respected him because of the Christian morals that he had throughout his career. get a clue
davidp899 2 days ago
I saw David Robinson tonight in Park City, Utah with his family on Christmas Eve. I was in my truck and he was on the sidewalk with his boys, not being noticed by anyone. I just gave him a wave from the truck and he looked, nodded his head, smiled, and waved back. I could sense his humbleness in that moment. I will be honest, it had been a long time since I remembered David Robinson, so I have been watching his videos tonight. What an amazing player, and wow....what an amazing person.
pagemoney 1 month ago
@pagemoney I agree fully.
onblock7 1 day ago
10 years later... Duncan at hall of fame.
jayjoetube14 1 month ago 3
he signs his autographs with a bible verse from psalms :)
JinsUnited 1 month ago 4
@JinsUnited He does now, not when he was a rookie.
BigDTinyE 1 month ago
4 atheists disliked this video.
ChannelXII 1 month ago 3
I'm a lifelong Jazz fan, but I've always had a ton of respect for David Robinson. We need more people like him in the NBA, in our communities, everywhere in everything. Admiral, I salute you.
jazzbuffalo1 1 month ago 2
crypt keeper at 3:43? i think so
wackawacka060606 1 month ago
class act and a USNA graduate just like my dad and brother. congratulations "admiral"
wackawacka060606 1 month ago
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DAVID WAS AN OVERRATED PLAYER
BUT AN UNDERRATED MAN
ALSO - I JUST FACEBOOKED HIS SONS LOLS
one of them is some little bitch kid tryin to act like his dad all cut up and stuff, flirtin with bitches and sluts lols
hilarous shit man, everyone should like totally message them and shit lols
DROB GOT FAT MAN!!!! HOLY SHIT LOLS
i messaged larry bird's daughter months ago and she messaged back lols
it's probly not fuckin that hard to find player's kids man hilarous stuff lols ;.
MrBirdforthree 2 months ago
if somebody say: shaq better than him, i say Shut a fuck up
fsoviter 2 months ago
@burningbobinhell If you knew anything about David you would know that "christian" describes David so well, so if u don't like it then it sucks to be you. Awesome Speech from a Christian man!!!!!!
pkicker2 2 months ago
Mannnn I wanna go to church now..
oldmanwithers1 2 months ago
2:52 "oh you will get laid tonight honey"
sinaftw 3 months ago
Salute to the "Admiral", a champion on and off the court. Pure class.
FunkyDPL 4 months ago
seriously what on earth could someone dislike about this video? also being a 7 footer the mic is to far away from his mouth, haha.
dashthehero192 4 months ago
@dashthehero192 This was the best nba video ever.
13SuperKings 3 months ago
@dashthehero192 I think some people may not like the fact that David Robinson talked about god.
13SuperKings 3 months ago
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dashthehero192 4 months ago
HERO
SimisMisis 4 months ago
David Robinson would be the coolest math teacher or something
hamzaahmed16 4 months ago 6
I love Admirable Admiral! More players like him plz!
chesmaster2ky 5 months ago
i feel so bad for the guy sitting behind duncan...
TheShnag 5 months ago 7
I might.....I might need to convert to Christianity......
Cloudgatekeeper 5 months ago 2
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"It felt good"
mrjap2x 6 months ago
Thank you Admiral... One of the best players to ever play the game
nctarheelscommit2015 6 months ago
The Admiral served his tenure Admirably !
heycolslaw 7 months ago 2
That sneaky Lebron... 2:49 if you are't invited don't put on a wig and a blue coat and sneak in.
cangriman0101 7 months ago
@cangriman0101 literally the greatest comment in youtube history
davidp899 5 months ago
4 dislikes? Are you kidding me?
hkiamzon 7 months ago
@hkiamzon
u wanna make that 5 bitch? ill do it!! I swear!
madhazzer 6 months ago
this was the greatest hall of fame class of all time
TheAllensmit 7 months ago
Is Tim Duncan not allowed to wear ties?
puertomeno 8 months ago
How come he didnt mention Pop?
DMTJkoston 8 months ago
@DMTJkoston Pop never coached him.
Leah5821 7 months ago
@Leah5821 Actually he did
bissoc14 7 months ago
@Leah5821 yes he did. pop became coach in 1996 when david hurt his back, pop tanked the season so they could draft tim duncan. pop then coached him in 1997, 1998, a title in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and a title in 2003. you should really know what youre talking about before you talk
JDev82 7 months ago
Proud that man is part of SA.
aariasjr 8 months ago
A real role model doesn't inspire people to be better basketball players they inspire people to be better human beings.
SweetAwesome22 8 months ago
6:38 Man in the mid left seat had his pants cut too short
oneyedthing 8 months ago 3
he looks like lebron james
oneyedthing 8 months ago
Such a great role model and class act. NBA needs more players like him. I kinda laughed when the Admiral said the Spurs were serious about winning a championship by getting Larry Brown, then showing Popovich. Popovich was probably thinking "Yeah but I got all the championships here in SA." lol.
heels23fan 8 months ago
What an honorable man. I've made too mistakes in my life, but men like David inspire me to be a real man. Thank you for being such a great Christian example. I cannot go back but i can go forward hopefully with some of the same devotion to God that this man has shown.
TheCdog24 9 months ago
Whoever flushed out God from the NBA should get two technicals and automatic ejection. The NBA used to employ role models. I am grateful for these great great players.
HonoreT35 9 months ago 2
@HonoreT35 Every Player in the NBA doesnt follow the same religion...That's why the NBA can't be involved.
MrSlik25 7 months ago
I'm glad David Robinson came to San Antonio and not Jordan. If I could pick one of the two players to be the face of the city and the team, it's David 10 times out of 10.
A humble man playing in a small sports/media market is something Hollywood should think about.
The world can do just fine without Michael Jordan, but the world needs more men like David Robinson.
jgb191 9 months ago 4
a class act; every nba player should strive to be the half the man david robinson is
dadyishot 9 months ago
u know david robinson is a better man than jordan in heart when he has his family to thank to
conman24life 10 months ago
class, i feel that anyone who grew up a fan of the admiral definitely had a true role model to become a better man or human being
thatboyhov 11 months ago
Wow ... just beautiful.
Makes me wanna be a better man
DeSantiagoDavid 11 months ago
David Robinson: "Valerie you make me wanna be a better man".
David Robinson: " Timmy..Your my man...Have any of you guys ever got on your knees & pray really hard for something..That was my answer to prayer right there...The best power forward to ever,ever play the game..Thats what I say."
I got choked up my those specific comments from David R.
prt61370 1 year ago 19
@prt61370 i feel you
Brynny211 11 months ago
is nate robinson his son?
CGFAxel2nd 1 year ago 4
@CGFAxel2nd lol, he should be taller then
cashprinter5000 11 months ago
many times, i hear "athletes can't be role models," and i usually agree, but when i look at a man like him, i just go "you know what? maybe they can be."
imania2000 1 year ago 7
i go to his school
0scarScar 1 year ago
david robinson a class act, awesome nba player. great christian role model.
19t86 1 year ago 66
@19t86 i dont think the word "christian" is necessary to be honest, just a great role model. period.
burningbobinhell 2 months ago
The Greatest man/athlete to grace the court! I feel fortunate to have seen this man in action, the golden age of basketball.
Long live the Admiral!!
greedyflywilldie 1 year ago 5
great personality.great athlete
respect
livestrongg3 1 year ago
THE ADMIRAL
klined 1 year ago
Listen to this speech and then listen to Michael Jordan's speech. Then you tell me which one of these men is a selfish prick and which one is a genuine gentleman and class act.
MyPersonalVendetta 1 year ago
@MyPersonalVendetta I guess your selfish prick is the GOAT
spainbarcarealmadrid 1 year ago
@spainbarcarealmadrid: Sure. Whatever you say. Your ignorance is profound.
MyPersonalVendetta 1 year ago
david never met u but your my lil sisters family god bless u happy thanksgiving!
angieirish1 1 year ago
An amazing athlete, a great man of God, and my favorite basketball player of all time. The Admiral is forever!
gaoutlaw 1 year ago 3
good man.
downdacourt 1 year ago 2
I played with David at Princess Anne Jr. High School in Va. Beach Va. Back then he was a 20 pt. a game player...you put him in if you were 20 points ahead or 20 points behind! So happy to see such a classy man have such good fortune...he truly deserves it.
timcpatrice 1 year ago
I love David Robinson. He's what everyone should aspire to be: honest, intelligent, humble and charitable. Most of all, he's friendly and helps old ladies across the street. Seriously though, you would be very hard pressed to find a better role model for your children than David Robinson. He has surely been blessed.
BigDTinyE 1 year ago 3
Lakers Had Kobe Bryant And Shaq
We Had Tim And David
JetDeezySODMG 1 year ago
David Robinson may not have even half the records of Michael Jordan, but he has more than twice the class and deserves much more respect for being an absolute gentlemen throughout his career.
laepnud 1 year ago 5
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CoolerKing37 1 year ago
what is that in green clothes behind Valerie Robinson???!
peaceseeker590 1 year ago
such a humble guy! crazy comparison when you look @ jordan's
blincarwaves44 1 year ago
Jesus has blessed many great basketball players with talent undreamt of by most of us, and THIS basketball player came back to Jesus to thank him.
dorsal08 1 year ago 5
That's Avery Johnson in drag behind Valerie Robinson.
BigDTinyE 1 year ago
@BigDTinyE - Anger. At you for that comment. lol.
jonbap426 1 year ago
now that's a speech...
soopanick 1 year ago
A warrior in sports and a warrior for God...Gotta love him!
DeerWhisperer7 1 year ago 3
Such an amazing person
SHINLAZER 1 year ago
I liked Jordans speech as well. I didnt think it was real cocky like everyone made it out to be. But David did his speech right. very humble and Godly man
babroncos11 1 year ago 31
The Admirable Admiral
Punstyle 1 year ago 2
David Robinson > Chuck Norris
MyCockIsNotForYou 1 year ago
Amazing! How different from Michael Jordan's speech. The tributes just went on to the people who have helped. And the love for his family and wife came through! The amazing difference between a godly man and one who cannot see beyond his ego!
roccobrick 1 year ago
Now that is a classy man.
agirotto1 1 year ago
Big Dave is highly intelligent, it should come to no suprise that his HOF speech was this humbley(if that's a word) eloquent.
jessegladsaget 1 year ago
nicest player ever
dingdingfly 1 year ago
david spurs miss you the admiral
yunus7079 1 year ago
The Admiral...a true gentleman and one of the greatest centers in NBA history. Sure miss watching him play...
devenking 1 year ago 3
I'm really glad I stumbled upon this video (while looking for his quadruple double footage - which I haven't found). David Robinson, alongside my father, was my hero through most of my childhood years. Sometimes, since he retired in 2003 and since I've long ago grown into adulthood, I sort of forget how great he is, not just as a ballplayer, but as a human being. Almost embarrassing to admit, but David Robinson, a guy I've never met, helped mold me into who I am today.
Rake2204 1 year ago
In my opinion David Robinson is one of the top 5 centers of all time and one of the top 20 players of all time.
tannerlittleton 1 year ago
david is living testimony that God is real..my opinion...I met him in person...he's the same all around..yet tall..lol!
chluckey 1 year ago
big man , big player....!!!
Barmanaki 1 year ago
Also, He kept the spurs playoff worthy during the early and mid 90s almost single-handedly!
RockyBalboa211 1 year ago
He's such a great role model. His carver academy is top class and he overall is just a wonderful nice educated guy! :D
RockyBalboa211 1 year ago
The NBA tried to promote the image of David Robinson to young fans of the NBA. He was promoted with "Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood" ads. Sadly, most inner-city youths looked at David as being bland, and not cool. So, his squeaky-clean image later gave way to the Allen Iverson's of the world. You know what kind of state our youths are in when a great role model like David is put on a back burner for the bad boy, tatoos & ear piercing images of today. We need more people like David.
saratogaken 1 year ago 4
i dont prescribe 2 ne 1 faith, i read all of the sacred writings - but i will say this, if christians worldwide had a measure of the spirit that emanates through david robinson the world would b a much better place
costcordero2 1 year ago
George Gervin has the coolest nba nickname ever in my opinion
The Iceman
AirDB23 1 year ago
SUCH A GENTLEMAN WITH MUCH CLASS, MOST IMPORTANT A MAN OF FAITH, AFTER GOD OWN HEART. DAVID YOU WERE TRULY SENT FROM THE HEAVENLY FATHER AND THIS WORLD DIDNT OR UNDER APPERCIATED YOU BUT IT DONT DONT MATTER YOU CONTNUED TO LET GOD USE U. I TRULY THANK U THAT N A WORLD AND A LEAGUE THAT YOU HAVE TO FEEL U GOTTA FIT N U TRULY LET YOUR LET SHINE........THANK U FATHER FOR BLESSING US WITH DAVID ROBINSON
anferneehaynes 1 year ago 2
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unless God was the one busting his ass game-planning all those years and helping you win championships, you might wanna give a little more credit to Popovich and a little less credit to the imaginary man in the sky.
comerbp82 1 year ago
DAVID ROBINSON is my role model
PEDROCLASSIC 1 year ago
David is a class act till the day he dies. San Antonio should be lucky to have had players like Robinson and have Duncan on their team.
Tr0llsNeverDie 1 year ago
David Robinson is one of my heroes let alone favorite basketball player. He is brilliant, served as an officer to our country, has such a radiant soul, loves his family, and, o yea, he made the nba hall of fame.
tawil89 1 year ago
This man was a great basketball player, but really he was a greater man with integrity, humility, and nothing but praise for his God and family.
justflem2351 1 year ago
wow, a black man that can actually enunciate his words lol
ovywan08 1 year ago
MJ had a great speech- he gave the angle of his life no one else is willing or able to give.
henrobrice 1 year ago
A Godly man worthy of looking up to.
caleb101089 1 year ago
While living in San Antonio I was, of course, taken in by the Spur's mania that permeated the mid 90's era, even though I was not really much of a basketball fan. I give credit for my interest in the Spurs solely to David Robinson. He personified, to me, a man who was both incredibly talented AND genuinely humble. He never seemed to get things BACKWARDS in his view of why he is who he is. He is and remains my favorite player of all time and it makes my spirit soar to see him reap as he has sewn.
Imustfly 1 year ago 6
Jup!! spurs woot!!
lacronios 1 year ago
Great man and player, I am not a big fan of the religious stuff though
TheMavenFrankeus 1 year ago
Class act! A man who loves and respects his wife and children is a real man.
shifragri 1 year ago 4
My dad met David Robinson at an airport in Lexington after scored 45 points 10 block shots and 14 rebounds against Kentucky. He was a class act.
ukhistorian 1 year ago
Timmys the man
JohnFromSpace 1 year ago
Such a class act. Always been my hero even though I'm from Seattle and not San Antonio. This is the definition of a NBA player and a role model
efonzerellie 1 year ago 2
David speech certainly upstaged Michael Jordan's speech...made Michael's speech look silly..lol
David made sure to give credit to his family, friends, and of course God.
With the arrogant Michael Jordan, his speech was all about him, and what people owed him, or didn't do for him..arrogant bald headed jerk.
I love you David...you will always be my favorite basketball player, a true class act.
tom11zz884 1 year ago
class. i'm a bulls fan, chicagoan, but d rob is a good man, and that counts for a lot. just seems so odd how he is praising his wife, and you look at jordan, and he's got a fresh piece of ass next to him. or whomever that is...it ain't his wife. just sad.
victorjulio15 1 year ago
@victorjulio15 jordan got divorced, it happens..
davemustarda 1 year ago
I love David Robinson, as a player and as a person but this speech was a bit too correct. Lord, praise, etc etc etc
TheMavenFrankeus 1 year ago
what a great man, ill player too :)
itzcuzimgreek23 1 year ago
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izzyg79 2 years ago
@.28 seconds, it looks like Tim mouths "praise God". What do yall think?
derek533 2 years ago 3
jep
fadedsoulx 1 year ago
I think so! Awesome!
XtremeBasketball 1 year ago
A TRUE MAN OF GOD
anferneehaynes 2 years ago
tim duncan is sooo cool...he makes normal n boring suits look awesome :P
Machineboy24 2 years ago 3
this guy is Aweosme!. way cooler then michael jordan.
cornapple11 2 years ago 3
the thing I've really looked for the HOF speeches is what kind of fathers/husbands these men are and you can tell what kind of guys Stock/Robinson are compared to MJ.
Std4mvp 2 years ago 4
true that.
cornapple11 2 years ago
Robinson says one thing about Jesus in an 8:00 video and BAM.. every comment is an argument about God. Awesome.
wintensity 2 years ago 6
He didn't give much props to Pop....
Tensai808 2 years ago
tiger shouldve been playing golf w/ this dude when he first broke on the nike scene... the lessons he wouldve learned about life would esp have served him well right now.
kelvinkloud 2 years ago 4
The Guy sitting beside Tim Duncan at 1:39 looks like he didn't know David was at Navy. Check it out.
rdanby 2 years ago 3
That's RC Buford the Spurs GM. Of course he knows Robinson went to Navy. He probably just didn't know they came too.
cgar0 2 years ago
@rdanby he is the owner or manager of the spurs.. he knows
buddsolis 2 years ago
Robinson- pureclass
Jordan- jackass
rjets42 2 years ago
@rjets42 HAHA that's funny,it's true,and rhymes!
westsidenasfan 1 year ago
You forget how tall David Robinson is. Great basketball player and guy. Class act.
mmcneil777 2 years ago 4
7ft 1in. tall
izzyg79 2 years ago
What class.
tinyelvis10 2 years ago 3
Can you imagine Robinson saying, "My kids got a lot of work to do to get outta my shadow..."
Jordan just showcased what a classless bastard he is.
StoneThrowingDevil 2 years ago 4
but he's still better than David Robinson at basketball
pretzelpimp 2 years ago
but it doesnt matter....
Machineboy24 2 years ago
robinson is the man...
crazyjimheath 2 years ago 4
such a contrast between Robinson's and Jordan's speeches.
vulva45 2 years ago 54
@vulva45 What u trying to say? Contrast in what way??
pkbosslac 1 year ago
@vulva45 you're right, robinson's was good, but jordan's was great
daulkner 1 year ago
@daulkner Jordan was a great player, but Robinson is a great man.
pittland44 1 year ago
@vulva45 OH wow, nobody gives a fuck!!!!!!!!!!
ROB6ZOMBIE666 1 year ago
He is a true gentleman.
iluvkimchi316 2 years ago 5
One of the classiest athletes and man in sports history!
Wish there's more like David Robinson out there!
nysportsfan78 2 years ago 27
david robinson preaches at my church
im so glad i live in sanantonio its the best!
xxapplesaucexx 2 years ago 4
one of the best speeches of all time in history. This man is a role model for everyone to look up to.
MarkO626 2 years ago 3
why would they rush the great David Robinson ?
rg31andonly 2 years ago 5
What an amazing speech by a classy and amazing person.
As much as he's made his sons proud to have the Robinson name, he makes me proud to consider Him a Brother in Christ.
SrustinLim 2 years ago
David Robinson, class act.
TNEagan 2 years ago
Nice looking family!
jonpaulmoen 2 years ago
iceman!
DanielLaNoue 2 years ago
maaaaaaaan everyone baggin jordan LOL theres a lil difference in MJ23 and EVERYONE else they were great..........hes the GREATEST EVER the only one who wont agree is wilt chamberlain lol............the admiral was one of my fav playaz maaaaaan and the dude was cut like a ripped bodybuilder i mean shredded.... shoot from 20 out easily 7'1 250 lefty that loved to block shots daaaaam he was meaaaaan
Ryzon28 2 years ago
The BEST of all of them...this guy is a courageous and extraordinary man!!!
thomasodi 2 years ago
this speech was absolutely beautiful....when he said he prayed and duncan was his prayer...man i felt the emotion
MrsTonyParker 2 years ago 6
From Spain: It's nice when you can admire the man, not only the player. I'm a convinced atheist, but you can always admire someone so true to his faith and believes. Really heartfelt speech.
MarcAmAlb 2 years ago 27
convinced atheist?? I think that is only because you see the obvious B.S. in ALL religions. However God (THE MOST HIGH) is not in religion, so please take time to find out why these people have deceived us and turned us against the faith of the creator.
TruthTune 2 years ago
From Spain: No, whatever I may think about organized religions, I'm an atheist because I'm convinced the idea of god was a human invention. Humanity couldn't face the idea of mortality, and tried to find a meaning for our life. But human life has no meaning or purpose, it's just a happy accident of evolution. It was an idea born out of fear of the unknown. I can see how it can provide comfort to some people, but nothing else.
MarcAmAlb 2 years ago
thats an interesting concept.. however there is always 1 question that remains unanswered when it comes to the theory of evolution.. if we(humans)evolved from other species, why havent we evolved into another species?? not a "more advanced human" I'm talking full transformation! Truth is, there is a Supreme Creator. Its very possible that are perception or "idea" of the Creator is off tilt, but there are million more tangible reason to believe than not. Eventually we will all know the truth.
TruthTune 2 years ago
We have indeed been evolving. Skeleton records show that we are not nearly as strong as we used to be, and are Brains have gotten larger. The humans species have been here for a mirco second evolution time. To evolve takes millions of years. Humans have been here for some thousands. If we continue to surrive evoulution will indeed continue. You dont see animals evolve over night. It takes time. Eventually our tail bones (from the tails we used to have) will dissapear.
nimaside 1 year ago
Thats a real speech. Class just like always. Made MJ look bad.
pavelkostov 1 year ago 3
@MarcAmAlb Hope you get this: this convo is 7mo old to you, but I just saw it today!
I'd like to know more about your beliefs and why you hold them...and have a REAL DISCUSSION about it =). Many times, Christians are quite ignorant of the honest questions/concerns that people have about religion/faith- like yours- and instead of addressing those well, we spout nonsense like TruthTune said below...
Anyways, I appreciate your respect for people of true faith.
Hope you are well. All the best.
BenJammen1986 1 year ago
He loves jesus.. He is soo awesome.. He knows who he is in Christ.. He is so humble..
Godproperty25 2 years ago 4
nothing to add to your command Just add my
vote to yours
thomasodi 2 years ago
Michael Jordan should be taking some notes, this is how a hall of fame speech should be done; with humility not this "I", "me", crap.
Crunchyblackisreal 2 years ago 5
What a wonderful and humble speech! David, with humility and praise, thanked all who have helped make him who he is over the years. He acknowledged that we cannot succeed on our own. Contrast this to Jordan's "me, me, me" speech. Mr. Robinson truly knows what is important.
almcd253 2 years ago 9
*Sigh* Sad to see all the trash posted on a clip that should be celebrating a stand-up guy.
ap82 2 years ago 4