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There's little doubting the Hall of Fame credentials carried by Spurs center David Robinson. Over the course of his 14-year career, Robinson averaged 21.1 points, 10.6 rebounds and 3.0 blocks, winning two championships along the way. Robinson talked with Sporting News' Sean Deveney about his enshrinement, how he's kept busy in retirement and why he won't be doing a Brett Favre.
Sporting News: It seems to be a pretty good class that you're going into Springfield with. Has that registered with you?
David Robinson: In a way, yes, and in a way no. Going into the Hall of Fame is obviously the biggest honor you can get as a basketball player, no matter who else goes in with you. But when you look at the list of other people—Jerry Sloan, Stockton, Jordan, Vivian Stringer—it is humbling. It becomes something bigger. It's exciting, and I am very proud to be doing this.
SN: How have you managed to keep busy in retirement?
DR: A lot of my time is spen...
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