Robinson sweeps to rookie award

SAN ANTONIO, Texas For David Robinson, the wait was worth it.

Robinson, who waited two years to play for the San Antonio Spurswhile finishing a Navy commitment, was unanimously named NBA Rookieof the Year Friday.

Robinson, who led the Spurs to the greatest single-seasonimprovement in league history, said the two-year layoff fromorganized basketball helped more than it hurt.

"I learned to be patient, not to fight things," he said.

Robinson, a 7-1 center who averaged 24.3 points, 12 rebounds and3.9 blocks, was the first unanimous selection since Ralph Sampson in1984.