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11-03-2008, 12:46 PM
Robinson offers a little double talk (http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/articles/2008/11/02/shaq_isnt_fading_away/?page=2)
By Marc J. Spears
Spurs great David Robinson was not able to repeat as an NBA champion, getting two attempts in his illustrious career. While he believes the Celtics have the talent to repeat, he warns that it won't be easy.
"Things got to go right," said Robinson. "Physically, you got be healthy. Good things have to happen. They have the nucleus back. They look good. They look like they can make it happen. But there has to be a lot of little things rolling into place, too.
"I remember one year Timmy [Duncan] got hurt and he wasn't even available for the playoffs. And that's stuff you can't forget. It happens. You have to keep your fingers crossed and keep playing hard. But they're in a great position to do it, though."
On the Spurs, Robinson said, "They're great. Manu [Ginobili] is going to be out a little bit [with an ankle injury]. But Timmy looks great. He got some real rest this summer. Tony Parker's at the top of his game.
"They have a lot of question marks on some young guys. They're going to need some guys to make some shots. But we got the pieces."
Robinson was in Boston on business last week and to support his ex-Spurs teammate, Doc Rivers, as the Celtics opened the season with a win over Cleveland.
"I'm just being a dad a lot and cheering those guys in San Antonio," Robinson said of his life now. "I'm just trying to keep life on the simple side. I just started a business. I'm working on that a little bit and trying to get that kicked off."
By Marc J. Spears
Spurs great David Robinson was not able to repeat as an NBA champion, getting two attempts in his illustrious career. While he believes the Celtics have the talent to repeat, he warns that it won't be easy.
"Things got to go right," said Robinson. "Physically, you got be healthy. Good things have to happen. They have the nucleus back. They look good. They look like they can make it happen. But there has to be a lot of little things rolling into place, too.
"I remember one year Timmy [Duncan] got hurt and he wasn't even available for the playoffs. And that's stuff you can't forget. It happens. You have to keep your fingers crossed and keep playing hard. But they're in a great position to do it, though."
On the Spurs, Robinson said, "They're great. Manu [Ginobili] is going to be out a little bit [with an ankle injury]. But Timmy looks great. He got some real rest this summer. Tony Parker's at the top of his game.
"They have a lot of question marks on some young guys. They're going to need some guys to make some shots. But we got the pieces."
Robinson was in Boston on business last week and to support his ex-Spurs teammate, Doc Rivers, as the Celtics opened the season with a win over Cleveland.
"I'm just being a dad a lot and cheering those guys in San Antonio," Robinson said of his life now. "I'm just trying to keep life on the simple side. I just started a business. I'm working on that a little bit and trying to get that kicked off."