David Robinson Quotes & Sayings

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

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

Defense is what matters. Scoring doesn't interest me. — David Robinson

YOU HAVE TO BE BOSS, AND NEVER LOSE YOUR STRENGTH TO A WEAKLING! — David Robinson

There is a mysterious dance that happens in the family between privilege and responsibility, between trust and accountability. One step forward of responsibility allows for a step forward of privilege. The weight of trust requires the counterweight of accountability. Cloistered parents allow space between themselves and their children for this dance to take place. We don't smother our kids. Neither do we abandon them. We dance together with them. — David Robinson

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

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

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

We are called to reveal the glory of God through living with excellence in the mundane places of life. — David Robinson

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