Thursday, September 17, 2009
Hakeem The Dream
David Robinson, one of the greatest centers to ever play in the NBA, was elected into the Hall of Fame tonight along with Jordan, John Stockton and many other great players I grew up watching. But, nothing gives me greater joy that to ruin a night speckled in golden twilight. Robinson was always, always, always second best to my man Hakeem Olajuwon. Nothing is ever more certain of that than the 1995 Western Conference Finals after David "The Admiral" Robinson won that season's MVP for the San Antonio Spurs and got taken to task. It was a sad, sad display. By the end, I kind of felt sorry for him. Not really. He's too nice. Like a pre-Obama.
David Robinson, apparently, got all religious in his Hall of Fame speech tonight at the end. But, I couldn't help but think from this video he should have converted to Islam because that shit must give you some power basketball juice. Hakeem Olajuwon, who I remember would fast games during Ramadan, always carried a grace and respect for his faith without getting preachy. Boo-yah!
