...June 22,1987...the San Antonio Spurs selected David Robinson from the U.S. Naval Academy with the first overall pick in the NBA draft. Big Dave came to San Antonio and changed a franchise. He's been a model citizen and a great role model here in the area, and he excelled greatly on the basketball court winning multiple NBA championships and receiving numerous accolades including league MVP. I remember when we moved here I got his rookie card and was excited to have the card of a player right here in the new place I lived. I grew up in the city along with big Dave and grew quite fond of him and the Spurs. One day about two years ago I was running an errand at the local grocery store and saw a giant standing in front of a wall of Cheez-it crackers. Turned out, if you bought a box, you got to meet big Dave and take a picture with him. Best box of crackers I ever had! It was an honor to meet him. I appreciate all the memories and good times 5-0.
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I KNEW there was something about June 22...I just couldn't place it 'till I read your post.
I like this photo of you two, very cute.
I remember the day you walked through the door with a box of Cheez-its and a big grin on your face. Makes me smile to think of it.
That's a great picture, Zach. I've always liked David Robinson too. I can't claim to be the kind of fan you are, but I've always thought he's a good guy and upstanding citizen. Does he still live down there?
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