Just saw David Robinson

**Willie Bee** · 01-25-11, 04:42 PM

Damn boss, I need to start going to get coffee midday I guess in order to rub elbows with the celebs.

**OmgUrMom** · 01-25-11, 04:45 PM

awesome

he was definetely a top nba player and never any drama

**warriorfan707** · 01-25-11, 04:46 PM

Did you call him Admiral

**smitch124** · 01-25-11, 04:47 PM

No Biggie, I bet Tsoprano had already talked to him on Facebook

**blackbeSSt** · 01-25-11, 04:50 PM

damnit john. why no invite to the forum for the admiral?

**SBR_John** · 01-25-11, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by Willie Bee

Damn boss, I need to start going to get coffee midday I guess in order to rub elbows with the celebs.

I sat next to Avery Johnson a few months ago on a flight from LA to Dallas. Not a nicer man that i've ever seen. He was trying to read his bible but guys would knell down beside him in the isle and gab. He would talk and listen until they were finished.

What a great team along with Sean Elliot. We were lucky to have those guys. If not for LA that team of great athletes and gentlemen win 5 championships. But the 3 they won were as good as it gets. I reckon Texas 41 USC 38 is up there too.

**harlee71** · 01-25-11, 04:54 PM

Olajuwon was always better than Robinson, but the Admiral was a great player!

**harlee71** · 01-25-11, 04:56 PM

Originally posted by SBR_John

I reckon Texas 41 USC 38 is up there too.

Rockets back to back seasons were pretty good too.

**blackbart** · 01-25-11, 05:01 PM

John,
i'll tell him what you said.

**YorkHunt** · 01-25-11, 05:07 PM

I met a stripper named David Robinson

**SBR_John** · 01-25-11, 05:08 PM

Originally posted by harlee71

Olajuwon was always better than Robinson, but the Admiral was a great player!

Great player in the half court, not as good of leader and not a transition threat on either offense or getting back on defense as Robinson was. But yea, when the dream was shooting those fade aways you just hoped his arms would get tired. I was a big fan of clyde and Akeem from the Fi-slamma-jamma(jordan you fvvck you made me cry!) to the great battles with the Spurs.

**pavyracer** · 01-25-11, 05:09 PM

Originally posted by SBR_John

Pretty cool. He walked out of Starbucks behind me and we were parked next to each other. Told him that his Porsche sedan was a beauty and we talked cars for a minute. I have a Porsche too but not that expensive rig. What a fuggin nice guy. Still looks like he's in college.

He is the one guy that I actually remember where I was when I heard the Spurs had used their lottery pick to select David Robinson. Personally I think he was one of the true all time greats because he was a complete superstar. Led or was near the top of the league in blocks, rebounds and scoring. In those days the Spurs led the league in fewest points allowed because the other team was simply not going to score in the paint. Not only that he was Mr hustle and a gentleman. Wish I could of slipped all that in in our 45 second conversation. Maybe he reads this board.

Probably.

Wait..David Robinson can fit in a Porche? Pictures or ban!

**pavyracer** · 01-25-11, 05:09 PM

On a different note I see Ralph Sampson all the time at the mall. He is broke.

**tony_come** · 01-25-11, 05:18 PM

Sampson might not drive a porche but he's not broke

**str** · 01-25-11, 05:22 PM

Met David Robinson his first or second year in the league during the off season.
A total class act and a great guy.

**bobbyfk** · 01-25-11, 05:32 PM

wow..nice John

**wtf** · 01-25-11, 05:40 PM

get his digits for a hook up?

**katstale** · 01-25-11, 06:10 PM

John, I forget you are not in Costa. You know who I get to bump into once in a while. el hombre de manos de piedra

I was always fascinated by his warrior heart and iron chin. He was a tactician in the ring. Sometimes looking like a surgeon carving up his opponent. Sometimes carrying guys for rounds so he could punish them further... ok, I digress

Anyway, I was in Vegas circa late 80's and wandered into the Sahara and there was a small sign saying he was training there. I wandered down a hall and into a room and there he was--having a workout with maybe 30 people in attendance. Most of them were his family, for you see, once again the world had counted him out and said he was washed up. I thought i was in a dream. Getting to watch my idol work out in such an intimate setting. i sat down by his wife and cousins and chatted them up during his sparring session. They closed out the workout by sending his 3 year old son into the ring to chase him down. Roberto danced and shadow boxed for 3 minutes and the youngster never caught him. I was truly amazed at what i was seeing. This was the washed up guy abt to face the monster Iran Barkley?

I got up to leave and his family said "No, stay! he will want to meet you!" So of course I couldn't refuse. He came over and we chatted (his english is really not that bad) and shook hands (his hands are twice the size of mine and I am his height) and there i was talking to the boxing legend I had idolized on TV. I got a bet down on Duran I think at 2-1 in the Barkley fight!

Fast forward to 3 years ago. I had just made the move to Panama and was in the DoItCenter at the mall and who walks in but el hombre himself. The guy waiting on me says "you met him right?" i said "yes, many years ago in Las Vegas, but he won't remember me!" So he drags me over to Duran and they start speaking in spanish, gringo this and that las vegas etc etc and Duran looks over at me and, consummate professional he is, said in perfect english (lying thru his teeth) "Yes, Miguel, I remember you! How are you doing!!"

Of course now i am legend at the DoitCenter!! lololol

**bradthebloke** · 01-25-11, 06:20 PM

John you live in san antonio? where did u see him? outside the dominion?

**minet123** · 01-25-11, 06:51 PM

Mr Walker drive down to Juarez
We can pick a cantina for when JJ does his donkey show video

**stevek173** · 01-25-11, 06:57 PM

Nice one

**opie1988** · 01-25-11, 07:09 PM

John-

You live in San Antonio?

John is probably a principle investor in the Admiral Capital Group. High rollers only.

**flyingillini** · 01-25-11, 07:44 PM

Originally posted by SBR_John

Pretty cool. He walked out of Starbucks behind me and we were parked next to each other. Told him that his Porsche sedan was a beauty and we talked cars for a minute. I have a Porsche too but not that expensive rig. What a fuggin nice guy. Still looks like he's in college.

He is the one guy that I actually remember where I was when I heard the Spurs had used their lottery pick to select David Robinson. Personally I think he was one of the true all time greats because he was a complete superstar. Led or was near the top of the league in blocks, rebounds and scoring. In those days the Spurs led the league in fewest points allowed because the other team was simply not going to score in the paint. Not only that he was Mr hustle and a gentleman. Wish I could of slipped all that in in our 45 second conversation. Maybe he reads this board.

Probably.

I went to the Porsche Driving School in Alabama last year. Well worth the money, you get to drive every single model. I own a 2007 Porsche Carrera 4S Coupe 997, my weekend car but I love it more than any other car I have owned. Fast as hell as well.

**Jnas** · 01-25-11, 07:54 PM

Always been a fan of his. not surprised he was so nice

**big joe 1212** · 01-25-11, 08:14 PM

Originally posted by SBR_John

Pretty cool. He walked out of Starbucks behind me and we were parked next to each other. Told him that his Porsche sedan was a beauty and we talked cars for a minute. I have a Porsche too but not that expensive rig. What a fuggin nice guy. Still looks like he's in college.

He is the one guy that I actually remember where I was when I heard the Spurs had used their lottery pick to select David Robinson. Personally I think he was one of the true all time greats because he was a complete superstar. Led or was near the top of the league in blocks, rebounds and scoring. In those days the Spurs led the league in fewest points allowed because the other team was simply not going to score in the paint. Not only that he was Mr hustle and a gentleman. Wish I could of slipped all that in in our 45 second conversation. Maybe he reads this board.

Probably.

and he served our country!

**thechaoz** · 01-25-11, 09:03 PM

Sick brag John. Is splittin hairs when you say your Porsche isn't as "nice". Cool stories in here though.

**Mr. Teaser** · 01-25-11, 09:25 PM

The guy is a class act

**BRAVES1985** · 01-25-11, 09:38 PM

sweet ya he is a class act for sure

**SBR_John** · 01-25-11, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by bradthebloke

John you live in san antonio? where did u see him? outside the dominion?

The Starbucks just outside the 2nd gate of the Dominion actually!

**SBR_John** · 01-25-11, 10:21 PM

Originally posted by katstale

John, I forget you are not in Costa. You know who I get to bump into once in a while. el hombre de manos de piedra

I was always fascinated by his warrior heart and iron chin. He was a tactician in the ring. Sometimes looking like a surgeon carving up his opponent. Sometimes carrying guys for rounds so he could punish them further... ok, I digress

Anyway, I was in Vegas circa late 80's and wandered into the Sahara and there was a small sign saying he was training there. I wandered down a hall and into a room and there he was--having a workout with maybe 30 people in attendance. Most of them were his family, for you see, once again the world had counted him out and said he was washed up. I thought i was in a dream. Getting to watch my idol work out in such an intimate setting. i sat down by his wife and cousins and chatted them up during his sparring session. They closed out the workout by sending his 3 year old son into the ring to chase him down. Roberto danced and shadow boxed for 3 minutes and the youngster never caught him. I was truly amazed at what i was seeing. This was the washed up guy abt to face the monster Iran Barkley?

I got up to leave and his family said "No, stay! he will want to meet you!" So of course I couldn't refuse. He came over and we chatted (his english is really not that bad) and shook hands (his hands are twice the size of mine and I am his height) and there i was talking to the boxing legend I had idolized on TV. I got a bet down on Duran I think at 2-1 in the Barkley fight!

Fast forward to 3 years ago. I had just made the move to Panama and was in the DoItCenter at the mall and who walks in but el hombre himself. The guy waiting on me says "you met him right?" i said "yes, many years ago in Las Vegas, but he won't remember me!" So he drags me over to Duran and they start speaking in spanish, gringo this and that las vegas etc etc and Duran looks over at me and, consummate professional he is, said in perfect english (lying thru his teeth) "Yes, Miguel, I remember you! How are you doing!!"

Of course now i am legend at the DoitCenter!! lololol

Holy fvvvck what a story!!!

He was a no show at a party I went to in Panama maybe the Legends party??
You still there?? At least a couple of guys and maybe me and my son will be there for the Superbowl. Have a drink??

**onlooker** · 01-25-11, 10:24 PM

Originally posted by harlee71

Rockets back to back seasons were pretty good too.

That was a gift from Jordan.

**SBR_John** · 01-25-11, 10:43 PM

Originally posted by thechaoz

Sick brag John. Is splittin hairs when you say your Porsche isn't as "nice". Cool stories in here though.

I love my GTS standard 410 hp, but David has the sedan that starts with a P I think, like Panaroma or something?? Nice car but after having the GTS I could never go back to a sedan or two door.

**will2survive** · 01-25-11, 10:52 PM

Fi SLamma Jamma--Loved Clyde the Glide, Reid Getty,Larry Michaeux (pardon the spelling)(very underrated), and in the back of his jersey--"Akeem",Michael Young,and Benny Anders,-----Guy Lewis was the coach----Clyde was my favorite but Michaeux didn't get his due. Lorenzo Charles

---gave Jimmy V a gift that will live to eternity

**Statman** · 01-25-11, 11:05 PM

Was nice of him to give you some time John. Thanks for sharing the story....