Episode II: Basketball Hall of Famer David Robinson - a podcast by wheretheyat

The 2nd edition of Whe're They At features Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer, David Robinson. David is a member of the NBA All-Time Top-50 team (established in 1996), won the 1994-95 NBA Most Valuable Player and is a two-time NBA champion with the San Antonio Spurs. He is also a humanitarian and philanthropist, who founded the Carver Academy charter school in San Antonio and has established over 100 schools within their charter network.  Host Nabaté Isles had the honor to speak with David on a plethora of topics including:  

02:10: The foundation set by his parents (his father was enlisted in the Navy).      

03:02: Athletic and Social figures who inspired him, including meeting an Olympic pioneer.       

04:35: On having an abnormal growth spurt.          

05:40: On how the Naval Academy made him instill valuable life lessons.           

08:34: His Olympic experiences (1988, 1992 and 1996) and how representing the USA was different for him.         

10:12: David receives a surprise greeting from a Grammy winner and jazz legend, Branford Marsalis as they had musical connection in Barcelona (Spain) during the 1992 Summer Olympics.          

12:50: On the correlation between music and sports.        

13:51: On finding faith to counter the pressures of being a prolific athlete.        

18:20: The greatness of his longtime head coach and mentor, Gregg Popovich.          

22:22: On how he had to adjust his game and mindset with the addition of Tim Duncan with the San Antonio Spurs.          

24:08: David receives another greeting, this time from longtime Spurs teammate and friend, Vinny Del Negro.            

26:39: Does Coach Popovich need to rebuild in San Antonio?             

28:31: Surprised by former Spur Kawhi Leonard's success leading the Toronto Raptors to the 2019 NBA title?             

31:24: On how coaching success is reflected by the right situation.               

32:40: On the growth and ascension of his Carver Academy charter schools.             

34:44: On fatherhood, family and the success of his three sons.                

38:24: On current players he's mentoring.             

39:37: Did LeBron James seek advice from him while creating a charter school of his own?              

40:48: Is LeBron still the best player in the NBA? If not, who is?               

41:31: FAST BREAK segment of random questions for David.               

48:40: On his affinity for the city of San Antonio.         

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Musical selections are from Nabaté Isles' album, 'Eclectic Excursions', available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon, Tidal, etc. Check out his website as well: www.nabateisles.com             

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