http://www.journaltimes.com/nucleus/...hp?itemid=1609
By Gery Woelfel
Glenn "Big Dog'' Robinson began his NBA career with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Now he wants to end his career with them.
Robinson, whom the Bucks selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 1994 draft, is a free agent and able to sign with the team of his choice this summer. Robinson's agent, Dr. Charles Tucker, said his client would welcome the opportunity to rejoin the Bucks.
"Oh, yeah, he would like to do that: Senator (Herb) Kohl and Larry Harris are among his favorite people,'' Tucker said about Kohl, who is the Bucks owner, and Harris, who is the team's general manager. "Glenn liked playing for the Bucks and I know the fans there liked him.''
Robinson was one of the most celebrated players to ever enter the NBA. After being a atar at Purdue, some NBA officials predicted Robinson would become a superstar as a pro. Some went so far to compare him to Oscar Robertson and Michael Jordan. But while Robinson never developed into a blue-chip player, he nevertheless has had an excellent career. He was a prolific scorer during his time in Milwaukee and was chosen to the Eastern Conference All-Star teams in 2000 and 2001.
But after eight seasons with the Bucks, Robinson was dealt to Atlanta in 2002 for Toni Kukoc, Leon Smith and a future No. 1 draft choice. Robinson then was dealt to Philadelphia, which dealt him to New Orleans last season. Robinson was then waived by the Hornets and picked up by San Antonio.
Robinson played in nine regular-season games for the Spurs, averaging 10 points and 2.7 rebounds. One of those games was a 9-for-11 shooting and 23-point performance against Memphis. Robinson then appeared in 13 playoff games for the eventual champion Spurs, averaging 3.8 points in 8.7 minutes off the bench. His top playoff showing as a Spurs came against Seattle, when he totaled 16 points in 14 minutes.
Robinson has been plagued by injuries in recent years, but Tucker believes the 32-year-old still has "five good years in him.''
Tucker said Robinson made $12 million last season, but would be willing to take a sizeable cut to play for the Bucks.
"I would take the mid-range,'' said Tucker, referring to a team's mid-level exception of $5 million. "I would consider taking that.''
Tucker said the Spurs, along with three other teams, have expressed interest in signing Robinson. The Bucks seemingly wouldn't need Robinson's services since they already have Desmond Mason, soon-to-be-signed free agent Bobby Simmons and Jiri Welsch available at the small forward position.
Tucker said nobody from the Bucks has contacted him, but that might be because of a misunderstanding.
"The Bucks probably think Glenn's going back to San Antonio,'' Tucker said. "They (the Spurs) want to talk to us. But Gloenn would like playing in Milwaukee again. It's close to his home (Gary, Ind.) and he liked his time in Milwaukee before. He would definitely like to go back there.''
So in other words.They (the Spurs) want to talk to us. But Gloenn would like playing in Milwaukee again. It's close to his home (Gary, Ind.) and he liked his time in Milwaukee before. He would definitely like to go back there.''
Yeah they want me back, but no, I want to go to a lottery team.
If true??
you Robinson.
Not to hate on the dog. But he probably will come out next week and state how much he wants to play for the Hornets (or any other team for that matter).
Dude just wants to play somewhere next season. Can't blame him for looking after his own position. Spurs have nothing but chicken feed left to offer him.
sign and trade the Big dog for Desmond Mason...wow!
What is wrong with what GRob is doing? He knows Milwaukee and probably has a house there. Plus, like the article said, it's close to Gary.
I think what he's doing is fine. Trying to get some millions from the Bucks before signing for the minimum with the Spurs. Anyone of us in here would do the same thing.
Pretty harsh. Glenn has already been on record saying that he wants to come back to the Spurs in an article about a week ago. If his agent is looking for the MLE and up, it's not surprising that he won't be a Spur - they don't have that kind of money.
That being said, whoever wrote/edited this article needs to try harder next time. Gloenn?
Last edited by Kori Ellis; 08-01-2005 at 04:24 AM.
Bucks would be ridiculously stacked at the 3 with Big Dog. I dont see it happening his just trying to get an extra mil or so.
He won a ring with us. He'll go back to the Bucks a much better player.
sign n trade plz, big dog for dmason
This is just typical agent talk. I really dont see it as an indication that G-Rob would prefer to be a Buck as apose to a Spur. The problem is what we can offer, and what Big Dog can see himself being offered.
I'd like to have BD back, but he did get his ring last season...he's free to do whatever he wants now.
My, that didn't take long.you Robinson.
Two words: Agent posturing.
Why must we expect every player to play for the minimum? It's obvious that he's had trouble drawing interest this summer. If the Spurs are lucky they'll be able to get him back for the rest of the MLE for a couple of years.
It wouldn't be surprising if, in a couple of weeks, a GM opts to throw a decent offer Big Dog's way.
That's funny. He will be lucky if any team offers him MLE money.Tucker said Robinson made $12 million last season, but would be willing to take a sizeable cut to play for the Bucks.
"I would take the mid-range,'' said Tucker, referring to a team's mid-level exception of $5 million. "I would consider taking that.''
There's no team in the NBA that's going to offer Big Dog the MLE. There's a market for a $3 million - $3.5 million offer, but not the MLE. If he wants to come back and sign with us for $2-3 million a year, then I think the front office has to do that.
He's a great asset to have on the bench. With a full training camp and some more time in Pop's system would make him a very valuable player for us this comming season.
His agent is just saying whatever he has to get Glenn as much money as he can. ITs obvious that there are a lot of teams who are kind of hesistant about offerring him a contract because of his past. I'm sure the Spurs have talked to him and may be only willing to offer the minimum. Robinson and his agent may feel they can get more from somewhere else and that's why they say things like they did. Its their job.
Bucks are a young team. I'm not sure a few months stint and good behaviour with the Spurs will convince the Milwaukee front office that Big Dog is the veteran leadership that they want around all those kiddies.
So in other words.
Yeah the series is tied 2-2, but no, You want to give up on your team.
If true??
you TPark.
Glen can do whatever the he wants to do.
He played hard while here and that is enough.
Goodluck Bigdawg.
A guy without a contract would be stupid not to say that about any team.
I agree, what is wrong with him wanting to play for the Bucks?
TPark, you need to take another chill pill again.
The rest of the MLE is the minimum???Why must we expect every player to play for the minimum?
Another guy whos career is resurrected by the Spurs, and all they ask in return is to resign for the rest of the MLE and this is what they get??
Classic.
You're reading entirely too much into this.
Well said. Its not like he said he preferred Milwaukee over SA. If he can get more jack, good for him. If he wants a chance at another ring, he will stay here.This is just typical agent talk. I really dont see it as an indication that G-Rob would prefer to be a Buck as apose to a Spur. The problem is what we can offer, and what Big Dog can see himself being offered.
When was the last time an agent said that his player didn't want to go to a team? His paycheck is directly linked to how much he can get some NBA team to pay Glenn, so of course he'd say that Glenn wanted to go somewhere that could offer a little more money than the Spurs. If Big Dog comes out and says, "I want to play in Milwaukee," I might actually give a damn.
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