LAND O' LAKES, Fla. — A community in Pasco County is remembering Develin Robinson, a son, friend, teammate, and considered family to more.
Develin suffered from a severe asthma attack the day after Christmas and died on Dec. 30, his family said. But instead of focusing on his death, the family told 10 Tampa Bay they want to shed light on his life.
"There's nobody on this team that didn't love him," Brian Soldano, assistant head coach of Develin's team, said. "He's not gonna be forgotten."
Soldano said Develin was a lovable kid who always had a smile on the courts. His teammates said Develin was known for his funny personality and positive attitude.
"He meant a lot to us," his teammate Kaedyn Ragcliff said.
Develin's father is the head coach of The Outlaws basketball team, where Develin payed. Develin was also part of the South Pasco Predators football team.
To honor Develin, his teammates, who consider him family, practiced with drills that he loved best. In addition, they wore two bracelets on one arm, and three bracelets on the other to honor his team number: 23.
"He would encourage his teammates, even in the games he would, too," teammate Sammie Manning said.
With two people in the family named Develin, those close to him would often nickname him "Two Times."
Teammates said they plan to play harder than before to honor the friend who had an immense impact on them.
"He did a lot for this team and we have to win for him," Sammie said.
As of Saturday night, the community has raised more than $25,000 for Develin's family to cover medical expenses and others through a GoFundMe.
"It’s difficult to describe the profound sense of heartbreak and sorrow that his loss leaves behind," the page stated.