Timmy D as a coach.

[TheSpursFNRule]

The guy is brilliant. Think he'll ever coach in the NBA? :wow:king:king:king
:wakeup

I know most of the time the players that do end up coaching in the NBA were role players(Jackson, Doc Rivers) but something tells me Duncan would be one hell of a coach. Or he wouldn't motivate anyone and it would be a disaster. :lmao

[blkroadrunners]

I could see him being an assistant coach, similar to that of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar but Idk if he has the assertiveness to be head coach for an NBA team.

[duncan228]

Duncan has said he'd 'consider' coaching a few times over the years. I think he'll take some time after he retires before he makes a decision. The grind of the schedule and time away from his family is wearing on him. I think he'll want some time to re-group. Maybe work more with his Foundation.

He is brilliant, and his basketball IQ is off the charts. He's ridiculously competitve, he'll have to do something to feed that drive. I think he'd make a great coach if he chose to.

[hsxvvd]

No. I can't see Duncan hanging around the game when he retires.

Like Robinson, I think he's got better things things to do.

I think it's sad to see guys like Ewing and Abdul Jabbar hanging around desperately trying to hold on to the good ol days.

[ezau]

I'd love to see Duncan being a coach someday. Wait? Why are we talking about this? I don't see Duncan retiring until he's 38, so let's stop this crap lol

[HAITAO]

went to see the duncan on the NBA court

[Duncan21kid]

went to see the duncan on the NBA court

my life long dream :(
did you talk to him ?

[duncan228]

my life long dream :(

Keep the hope. I never thought I'd get to see Duncan play in person and I did last season. No matter how impossible it may seem, keep the dream. I hope it happens for you.

[kace]

Duncan has said he'd 'consider' coaching a few times over the years. I think he'll take some time after he retires before he makes a decision. The grind of the schedule and time away from his family is wearing on him. I think he'll want some time to re-group. Maybe work more with his Foundation.

He is brilliant, and his basketball IQ is off the charts. He's ridiculously competitve, he'll have to do something to feed that drive. I think he'd make a great coach if he chose to.

i can't see him as a coach, i'm even surprised that he said he would consider it. Good to have you knowing everything he ever said about almost every topic.

anyway, is there even a thing you think he wouldn't make great if he chose to ? lol

[Bukefal]

That's interesting, ive never thought about it. But honestly I don't think he will be, nor can I imagine that.

[spursdotcom]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/features/pop_mailbag_1001.html

Marc
Location: San Marcos, TX
Question: Tim Duncan is obviously a smart guy. His understanding of the game is a big part of why he's been able to adapt and remain consistent over the years. My question, can you see him coaching a basketball team once he retires?

GP: No, he’s too smart for that. He’s got a great feel for the game, and I’ve learned a lot from him, but he sees what it takes and how crazy it can be, and he’s way too intelligent to ever think about jumping into that realm.

[MateoNeygro]

yeah when Tim retires he's done. He already doesn't like the spotlight so why would he step back in it once he's finally out. I think he hangs them up and we don't see much of him after that... :(

[JR3]

I don't see Tim Head Coaching. I think he is too chilled. If he does coach I can garauntee one thing... he won't be wearing a sports coat. Thats for damn sure.

[ffadicted]

Idk guys, I can't see it

[Soul_Patch]

I could never picture duncan as a coach, he just doesnt seem like a motivator to me...too much of an introvert.

I could be wrong obviously as i dont know the guy.

I always pictured DRob as a coach though.

[Fabbs]

His tolerating Pops b.s. 2006-present makes it seem he is not enough of a leader to be head coach. OTOH in a situation without a petty control freak over him, he could excell.

Question: what is the best book you have recently read, and why?

GP: A book called My Name is Red by Orhan Pamuk. He’s a Turkish writer that won a Nobel Peace Prize a few years ago. He’s a great writer, and his stories are just mesmerizing.

Does Bonner write under the pen name Orhan Pamuk? :lol

[dbreiden83080]

I do.. He has a brilliant basketball mind and a lot to offer, he has mentioned it as a possibility in the past. I think it's a mistake to assume because he is a private guy that he will just fade away and not want to be around the game. These guys retire when they are old for athletes but young for anyone else. Nobody retires from their job at 38 and doesn't get bored to death. I'd expect Timmy to get the itch to come back to the game..

[dbreiden83080]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/features/pop_mailbag_1001.html

Marc
Location: San Marcos, TX
Question: Tim Duncan is obviously a smart guy. His understanding of the game is a big part of why he's been able to adapt and remain consistent over the years. My question, can you see him coaching a basketball team once he retires?

GP: No, he’s too smart for that. He’s got a great feel for the game, and I’ve learned a lot from him, but he sees what it takes and how crazy it can be, and he’s way too intelligent to ever think about jumping into that realm.

It all comes down to how much he misses the game when he hangs it up. It's easy to look at it one way when you are still playing. Another thing when you are retired..

[duhoh]

His tolerating Pops b.s. 2006-present makes it seem he is not enough of a leader to be head coach. OTOH in a situation without a petty control freak over him, he could excell.

Question: what is the best book you have recently read, and why?

GP: A book called My Name is Red by Orhan Pamuk. He’s a Turkish writer that won a Nobel Peace Prize a few years ago. He’s a great writer, and his stories are just mesmerizing.

Does Bonner write under the pen name Orhan Pamuk? :lol

oh man that's exactly what I thought when I read that :lol

[Sisk]

didn't pop just say recently in an interview he's too smart to coach cause he see's what it does to pop?

[rogcl1]

No. I can't see Duncan hanging around the game when he retires.

Like Robinson, I think he's got better things things to do.

I think it's sad to see guys like Ewing and Abdul Jabbar hanging around desperately trying to hold on to the good ol days.

I couldn't disagree with you more on your last statement. How is it sad to see guys like Ewing and Jabbar around the game they love and that made them great as well as a lot of money. Giving back to the game and helping young players is a great thing to be doing. And at the same time if they still were not getting something back from the game then they most likely wouldn't bother being around.
Now if Duncan wants to be a part of the game after he retires I certainly don't know , but if he does I certainly don't think of it as being sad , but rather as a personal decision as to what makes him happy and certainly good for the game.

[MateoNeygro]

I bet Tim retires, goes back to Saint Croix, sits on the beach and drinks Carona's. Hell maybe he'll even be in the Carona commercials Lol....Just a joke don't jump down my throat. I wonder if Tim even drinks??

[TampaDude]

I bet Tim retires, goes back to Saint Croix, sits on the beach and drinks Carona's. Hell maybe he'll even be in the Carona commercials Lol....Just a joke don't jump down my throat. I wonder if Tim even drinks??

WTF is a "Carona"??? :lol

[dbestpro]

If Bowen does not become a career broadcaster, I would see him as the next ex-Spur to be a successful coach.

[exstatic]

I just can't see it. If you're a successful, contending team, your season is 8 months long (Nov-June), not including training camp and pre-season. He has young children, and the life of an NBA coach is a vagabond existence. Now I can see him doing a consulting gig, maybe grooming a young group of big men for the Spurs, maybe something that wouldn't be a full time traveling gig.

[FilSpursFan]

I bet Tim retires, goes back to Saint Croix, sits on the beach and drinks Carona's. Hell maybe he'll even be in the Carona commercials Lol....Just a joke don't jump down my throat. I wonder if Tim even drinks??

...and he may go back to olympic swimming:downspin: