Admirable

Sometimes nice guys really do finish last. Overshadowed by other legendary centers of the 90s and, later in his career, his frontcourt partner Tim Duncan, David Robinson is about to claim his hard and well-earned place in the NBA’s Hall of Fame. Just his luck he’s about to enter it with a class that includes Michael Jordan. So with all eyes on MJ, let’s take a minute to propose a toast to the admiral. by Tim David Harvey admirable — worthy of admiration; excellent. Ladies and gentleman let’s take a trip down memory lane to the golden 90s era of the NBA. An era belonging to the greatest player to ever lace them up. Redefining the game and bringing it to the world’s stage. That player is not being talked about here. Mike’s getting his due on SLAMonline, but the Golden Age wasn’t great just because of Air. The 90s was also bought (for now at least) the era of the last great, true centers of the National Basketball Association. There was Shaquille O’Neal coming i...