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Did Robinson play basketball?
Robinson is well known as a philanthropist.
How did he get started?
In 2001, Robinson founded and funded the $9 million Carver Academy in San Antonio, a non-profit private school named.
Did he had any help starting this academy?
Robinson and business partner Daniel Bassichis donate 10 percent of their profits to charitable causes.
What other aspects of his personal life are relevant?
The winner of the NBA Community Assist Award is presented with the David Robinson Plaque.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Robinson identifies his religious affiliation as Christian.
Robinson has stated that he became a Christian on June 8, 1991 after being encouraged.

Question: Who encouraged him to become a Christian?
Self-contained rewrite: Who encouraged David Robinson to become a Christian?