Thomas Robinson wants to kiss the court every time he enters the Atlanta Hawks practice facility.
In his first five seasons in the NBA, he didn’t realize how lucky he was to be playing professional basketball, but at the age of 27, he realizes he took much of his success for granted.
For years, he pushed himself to be the best player on the floor, but it only led to disappointment when he fell short.
Playing basketball in Russia last season forced him to slow down and realize that he was “a mess.”
“I wanted (success) so much and the opportunity never presented in my time frame,” Robinson said.