duncan228
04-11-2008, 10:30 AM
I didn't see this posted, sorry if I missed it.
http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/mannie_jackson_david_robinson_080407.html
David Robinson Named Finalist For Mannie Jackson Basketball’s Human Spirit Award
SPRINGFIELD, MA – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today that Sonny Hill, Alonzo Mourning, and David Robinson have been named finalists for The Mannie Jackson – Basketball’s Human Spirit Award presented by CSX, created to honor individuals who have incorporated basketball into their efforts to contribute to the greater good of society.
The Mannie Jackson – Basketball’s Human Spirit Award recipient is given annually to an individual who has found the game of basketball a contributing aspect to their personal growth and accomplishment, a place to develop an understanding of others, and an avenue that helped shape that individual’s growth into a recognized visionary leader in the greater community in which they serve. The inaugural winner of The Mannie Jackson was Dikembe Mutombo of the Houston Rockets.
Additional criteria for Award candidates include embracing the core values of the game: hard-work, striving to improve and a commitment to others. Beyond the game, candidates must reflect the values of Mannie Jackson’s life-long mission to overcome obstacles; challenge the status quo, take responsibility for his or her actions while seeking the highest standard of excellence. Award candidates will be a recognized leader and catalyst for change in their community and an individual who leads by example, demonstrates a philosophy of respectfulness, teamwork, commitment, and human compassion in all aspects of their lives.
Finalists were chosen from a pool of nominations by a Finalists Selection Committee appointed by the Hall of Fame and Mr. Jackson. The 2008 Award winner will be chosen by a blue ribbon committee comprised of national and international business and community leaders, Hall of Famers and others with significant experience and success in improving communities worldwide.
David Robinson is a former NBA star who retired from the game of basketball in 2003 after 14 seasons with the San Antonio Spurs. “The Admiral,” as he was nicknamed, was one of only five players to score more than 70 points in a single game. In 1991, Robinson visited with fifth graders at Gates Elementary School in San Antonio and challenged them to finish school and go to college. He offered a $2,000 scholarship to those who did and awarded an extra $8,000 to each of those students who completed his challenge. David, and his wife, Valerie, founded the Carver Academy in San Antonio in September 2001. To date, the Robinsons have donated over $9 million to the school, the largest contribution ever made by a professional athlete. In March 2003, the NBA renamed its award for outstanding charitable efforts in honor of Robinson because of his exceptional contributions to charity. The winners of the NBA’s Community Assist Award receive the David Robinson Plaque. The award is given out monthly by the league to recognize players for their charitable efforts.
http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/mannie_jackson_david_robinson_080407.html
David Robinson Named Finalist For Mannie Jackson Basketball’s Human Spirit Award
SPRINGFIELD, MA – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today that Sonny Hill, Alonzo Mourning, and David Robinson have been named finalists for The Mannie Jackson – Basketball’s Human Spirit Award presented by CSX, created to honor individuals who have incorporated basketball into their efforts to contribute to the greater good of society.
The Mannie Jackson – Basketball’s Human Spirit Award recipient is given annually to an individual who has found the game of basketball a contributing aspect to their personal growth and accomplishment, a place to develop an understanding of others, and an avenue that helped shape that individual’s growth into a recognized visionary leader in the greater community in which they serve. The inaugural winner of The Mannie Jackson was Dikembe Mutombo of the Houston Rockets.
Additional criteria for Award candidates include embracing the core values of the game: hard-work, striving to improve and a commitment to others. Beyond the game, candidates must reflect the values of Mannie Jackson’s life-long mission to overcome obstacles; challenge the status quo, take responsibility for his or her actions while seeking the highest standard of excellence. Award candidates will be a recognized leader and catalyst for change in their community and an individual who leads by example, demonstrates a philosophy of respectfulness, teamwork, commitment, and human compassion in all aspects of their lives.
Finalists were chosen from a pool of nominations by a Finalists Selection Committee appointed by the Hall of Fame and Mr. Jackson. The 2008 Award winner will be chosen by a blue ribbon committee comprised of national and international business and community leaders, Hall of Famers and others with significant experience and success in improving communities worldwide.
David Robinson is a former NBA star who retired from the game of basketball in 2003 after 14 seasons with the San Antonio Spurs. “The Admiral,” as he was nicknamed, was one of only five players to score more than 70 points in a single game. In 1991, Robinson visited with fifth graders at Gates Elementary School in San Antonio and challenged them to finish school and go to college. He offered a $2,000 scholarship to those who did and awarded an extra $8,000 to each of those students who completed his challenge. David, and his wife, Valerie, founded the Carver Academy in San Antonio in September 2001. To date, the Robinsons have donated over $9 million to the school, the largest contribution ever made by a professional athlete. In March 2003, the NBA renamed its award for outstanding charitable efforts in honor of Robinson because of his exceptional contributions to charity. The winners of the NBA’s Community Assist Award receive the David Robinson Plaque. The award is given out monthly by the league to recognize players for their charitable efforts.