David Robinson

It was difficult to step away. I've always been an athlete. And to give that up was extremely daunting. The looming factor of brain damage, to me, was too strong. ”

Believe it or not, the Navy requires plebes to actually be able to swim. ”

In some ways, you have to fail some. You have to figure that stuff out, because if I didn't have an Hakeem Olajuwon, would I have been able to achieve the heights that I did achieve? I don't think so. He pushed me, and I pushed him. ”

I have the unique distinction of being on the only Olympic team to lose without controversy, and the only Pan Am Games team to lose without controversy. ”

That's what university life is all about. Challenging, questioning, enjoying good people and good friends, and pushing yourself to the limit. ”

All this stuff doesn't happen to you for your own sake. It doesn't happen to you so you can fill your shelves with trophies or line your pockets with cash; it happens so you can have a positive influence and encourage other people. ”

It's an interesting juxtaposition, being student body president and leading others and learning how to effectively help people on the team in a way that's not as direct. ”

I see these college kids taking these crazy shots, and it's like, taking that shot is going to leave you without a job. You're not Steph Curry. ”

The biggest challenge was becoming a leader and taking our team to the highest level. Feeling the personal responsibility to take the team to the next level. Overcoming fear of inadequacy and never getting down on yourself or doubting who you are. ”

Yes, I played in '92 with the original Dream Team, and then again in '96 with what they labeled 'Dream Team III.' ”