Since the season has ended, I have only written one column and it was about a jerk of a coach...today I will write about someone who is not only a great player but a great person as well (from what I read, I don't know him personally). Thomas Robinson seems like a guy who knows exactly what he wants out of life. After reading an article on Rivals.com written by Jason King (article)where T-Rob actually says he wants a legacy at the University of Kansas and he has not achieved that legacy quite yet. He seems determined to better himself as a basketball player and understand that it isn't just about the money it is about succeeding in life and money does not prove succession.
So enough with the money and his legacy, he also understands that becoming better at the game is important in furthering his career in the sport. He informed the entire world that he realizes that there may be an NBA lockout next year which means no training camps. What 20 year old kid is thinking about training camps when there is money and girls? T-Rob that's who! Robinson mentioned that the NBA lockout pretty much scares him because he will lose out on an entire off season of training. He mentioned that he is so lucky to be able to come back one more year and learn even more from Danny Manning, the best bigs coach in the country (and soon to be head coach elsewhere). I agree with him. Why not stay another year learn from Danny Manning a little bit more and even increase his draft stock and maybe clear the NBA lock out, if there is one?
Let me remind you all that Thomas Robinson has a little sister who he is the only one responsible for. He lost his mother during the 2010-11 season and now his sister is living with him in Lawrence. This young man actually turned down a possibility of a lot of money and take a chance when he has bigger responsibilities than just basketball!! He is incredible! I look forward to seeing him on the court next year and I hope we win one for him and no one else!
