Duncan shows true colors

[Walton Buys Off Me]

Like a great wine that has peaked, his descent into mediocrity is embarassing to watch.

Without David Robinson, there is absolutely no difference between Tim Duncan and Chris Webber. Come to his defense all you want dumbass homers, the fact of the matter is that if we got anything resembling a good game from Duncan, we are champions tonight.

No David, no ring- PERIOD.

[nkdlunch]

I'm embarrassed. buy I have to agree.

[mrcoon29]

Everyone is entitled to their opinion.
Parade on Saturday. :spin

[MadDog73]

WTF?!? Duncan is C-Webb?!?

Last time I checked, C-Webb don't got 2 Rings!

And the fucking series ain't over yet assholes!

Nklunch, are you going to join Walton, Whottt and T-Park or what?!?

[Brodels]

I don't know about the Chris Webber comparisons.

But if you judged his career on how he's currently playing, he certainly couldn't be considered one of the best ever at his position. And he certainly wouldn't be considered one of the top five players in the game today.

Go ahead and make excuses. But the Tim Duncan you're seeing now is not the same Tim Duncan you saw two or three years ago. He just isn't the same player.

[Hook Dem]

Missed free throws are the reason!

[Vashner]

Duncan is like Tiger Woods nowdays...

[nkdlunch]

WTF?!? Duncan is C-Webb?!?

Last time I checked, C-Webb don't got 2 Rings!

And the fucking series ain't over yet assholes!

Nklunch, are you going to join Walton, Whottt and T-Park or what?!?

Look Dude, I lost some money tonight. So I'm pretty upset. I say Spurs will win the title. But it's gonna cost a lot. (especially to me!)

GO SPURS!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dre_7]

Does this mean Walton is jumping back off the bandwagon?

[Walton Buys Off Me]

I'm begging someone to argue this one point- no hyberbole, no exaggeration just hear me out and defend your hero;

With the exception of game 1, Tim Duncan has been either putrid and insignificant (games 3&4), good but horrible down the stretch (game5) and tonight, basically was auditioning for a role as a zombie in "Shaun Of the Dead, part2".

This is our go-to-guy? This is our franchise? This is the two-time Finals MVP???

If he was a racehorse, he would be taken the back of a barn and shot in the side of the head. His career is declining faster than Shaquille O'Neal's and unfortunately for the Spurs, they don't have another player they can count on from a night-to-night basis to pick up the slack.

Just sad. Watching one of the game's greats go out like a punk bitch in front of the world. He's been outplayed by fucking Antonio McDyess for Chrissakes!!!

[nkdlunch]

Does this mean Walton is jumping back off the bandwagon?

:lmao Dude At this point, Walton is on a parallel universe. where there is no ON or OFF the wagon :lol

[GrandeDavid]

Shitty loss. But thank God for home court advantage. I like the Spurs, and Duncan, in Game 7. You're right in a way, though, its sad we have no championship center.

[Dre_7]

I'm begging someone to argue this one point- no hyberbole, no exaggeration just hear me out and defend your hero;

With the exception of game 1, Tim Duncan has been either putrid and insignificant (games 3&4), good but horrible down the stretch (game5) and tonight, basically was auditioning for a role as a zombie in "Shaun Of the Dead, part2".

This is our go-to-guy? This is our franchise? This is the two-time Finals MVP???

If he was a racehorse, he would be taken the back of a barn and shot in the side of the head. His career is declining faster than Shaquille O'Neal's and unfortunately for the Spurs, they don't have another player they can count on from a night-to-night basis to pick up the slack.

Just sad. Watching one of the game's greats go out like a punk bitch in front of the world. He's been outplayed by fucking Antonio McDyess for Chrissakes!!!

Not makin any excuses, but I would like to see how he woulda played this series on two healthy ankles.

He has a chance at redemption in game 7!!!

[myhc]

He hasn't stepped up like I'd expect him to but you have to give the Pistons credit for that too. You conveniently failed to mention he has 2 of the best defensive big men in the league guarding him at all times. And you also conveniently failed to mention he still doesn't have that explosiveness because his ankles haven't fully healed yet. Anything else I missed?

[ballhog]

Look at the guys defending him, the defensive player of the year and a few other 7-footers the whole game. When he's out, the Spurs suck much worse. The Pistons have a great defense and they're beating the shit out of him. If he would have made a few more free throws we wouldn't be having this conversation. He's pretty beat up. Give him a break---he's been playing for almost 20 months straight.

[ShoogarBear]

Anybody with two eyes, a longer-than-two-month memory, and an iota of basketball knowledge could see that his lift and lateral quickness are limited because of the ankles.

Idiot Forum.

[Brodels]

I'm begging someone to argue this one point- no hyberbole, no exaggeration just hear me out and defend your hero;

With the exception of game 1, Tim Duncan has been either putrid and insignificant (games 3&4), good but horrible down the stretch (game5) and tonight, basically was auditioning for a role as a zombie in "Shaun Of the Dead, part2".

This is our go-to-guy? This is our franchise? This is the two-time Finals MVP???

If he was a racehorse, he would be taken the back of a barn and shot in the side of the head. His career is declining faster than Shaquille O'Neal's and unfortunately for the Spurs, they don't have another player they can count on from a night-to-night basis to pick up the slack.

Just sad. Watching one of the game's greats go out like a punk bitch in front of the world. He's been outplayed by fucking Antonio McDyess for Chrissakes!!!

Can't argue much with that. The Tim Duncan of two, three, four years ago was simply a different player. I don't buy that his ankle injuries have anything to do with it. If you want to think that, go ahead. I simply think that we've seen the best Tim Duncan has to offer.

[Shelly]

Anybody with two eyes, a longer-than-two-month memory, and an iota of basketball knowledge could see that his lift and lateral quickness are limited because of the ankles.

Idiot Forum.

I heart you, Shooga!

[MannyIsGod]

I disagree. Ankles are unimportant in the game of basketball.

Duh!

[dbreiden83080]

This was a team loss not a 1 man loss guys, Tim needs to have a monster game 7 and i think that he will, but he needs help. The problem was our D it was awful all night no rebounding and no perimiter D at all. Is Duncan the same as 03 not right now he is playing hurt guys he will bring it in game 7 but on 2 bad ankles there is only so much he can do. Remember it was Stephen Jackson who hit a bunch of three's in game 6 that got us over the hump, despite duncan having a great game they needed jackson to step up it is not all on Tim.

[Dre_7]

I disagree. Ankles are unimportant in the game of basketball.

Duh!

:lmao :lmao

[GoldToe]

Damn I hate this shit when everyone jumps all over Tim's back but sure are quick to jump on it when he carries the Spurs.

[Horry For 3!]

Tim Duncan didn't get the ball much tonight. He was makin his FGs but not makin his FTs....so I don't know what tha fuck your talkin about.

[Walton Buys Off Me]

There's a guy named Michael Jordan that single handedly won a title while fighting a 104 degree temperature and taking intravenous shots between quarters and you guys wanna talk about an ankle that was sprained THREE FUCKING MONTHS AGO???????????????????????????????????????????????

You want me to lose the hate and stop bitching- lose the fucking lovefest for a guy that makes 17 million fucking dollars a year and has the intensity of a dung beatle.

He's done nothing in this series besides cower in fear at the sight of Ben Wallace and blow free throw after free throw.

His legacy has been forever tainted.

[Duff McCartney]

If he was a racehorse, he would be taken the back of a barn and shot in the side of the head.

:lol

Classic.


Watching one of the game's greats go out like a punk bitch in front of the world.

:lol x 2.

Say what you want, but Walton sure has a way with words.

[dn0]

I just pray to the basketball gods to send us the old dominant duncan this Thursday.

[ShoogarBear]

Didn't you quit? Who the fuck wanted you back?

[2centsworth]

I thought Tim did just fine tonight, he got us within 1 with two minutes left. Forced a miss jump shot but we couldn't get the board. His missed free throws cost us, but so did everyone else's misses. I just think Detroit went insane from outside.

[Uncle_Rico]

it's tim and manu. both have spuritis eeer spurchokitis. even nazr, where has he been, might as well start rasho. narz was a great addition but rasho should just start.

duncan needs to hit those fts and stop telegraphicing moves, shit. add a pump fake, where is the backing down no its back down and spin, it's back down, keep the ball low so everyone can fucking swipe at it. when will he learn.

Barry showed up thats it. manu in the 1st half than become so passive it was rediculous.

[whottt]

Walton just shut the fuck up...any idiot can whine after losses and talk shit after wins...

Just stop questioning the heart and balls of players...

You make Halle Berry and Mariah Carey look like pillars of emotional stability...

We're one fucking game from the title...stop being a girl.

[Dre_7]

There's a guy named Michael Jordan that single handedly won a title while fighting a 104 degree temperature and taking intravenous shots between quarters and you guys wanna talk about an ankle that was sprained THREE FUCKING MONTHS AGO???????????????????????????????????????????????

You want me to lose the hate and stop bitching- lose the fucking lovefest for a guy that makes 17 million fucking dollars a year and has the intensity of a dung beatle.

He's done nothing in this series besides cower in fear at the sight of Ben Wallace and blow free throw after free throw.

His legacy has been forever tainted.

Just dont hurt your ankles jumpin off. It'll be fun to hear what you have to say when the Spurs win game 7.

[NameDropper]

Rumor has it Walton has a poor choice of words and Duff has poor taste.

[Shelly]

Didn't you quit? Who the fuck wanted you back?


Well, at least he's not talking about himself in the third person this time..:lol

[MannyIsGod]

You make Halle Berry and Mariah Carey look like pillars of emotional stability...


:lmao

Nice.

Duncan is no Jordan, and there is no shame in saying that.

[Walton Buys Off Me]

We're one fucking game from the title

So are the Pistons, what's your point?

[Timoha]

Hm...The whole team has been choking in the last four games o tell the truth. I wasn't even taht dissapointed tonight. I'm not sure if Detroit played harder or better, but they got the W. Tehre's still game 7 on our home court. I wish they would have wrapped it up tonight cause this is costing me sooooooo many nerves.

[myhc]

His legacy has been forever tainted.

Don't worry. Even if only .1% of knowledgable basketball fans agree with you, it's still possible for you to be right.

[myhc]

So are the Pistons, what's your point?

In language you'll understand, THE SERIES IS NOT OVER YET!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Uncle_Rico]

all i know is, i knew it didnt look good when td was at the line, did you see his face, looked nervous and scared. im sorry but thats the truth. i know it hurts.

until this teams remembers how to play d or at least box out, this series is over.

[Walton Buys Off Me]

Amazing how fans feel better about their team losing by calling me out......

Ignore the failure and talk about a guy on a forum- yeah that makes sense.

Still waiting for someone to intelligently dispute my central argument......

[whottt]

So are the Pistons, what's your point?

My point is that there is no team in the NBA better postitioned to win a title than we are at this particular moment.

If this team isn't good enough for you...what team is?

If Duncan is soft what does that make every other player in the NBA?

You act like Duncan has never sucked at the FT line before.

Dirk Nowitzki is a great FT shooter...would you rather have him or Duncan?

[Nikos]

I just wish Duncan would play like fucking Duncan.

The one who dominates the game and doesn't even allow the other team to have a 3-4 pt lead with a few minutes left.

Duncan just didn't make a big impact on offense.

[myhc]

Amazing how fans feel better about their team losing by calling me out......

Ignore the failure and talk about a guy on a forum- yeah that makes sense.

Still waiting for someone to intelligently dispute my central argument......

Yes. Intelligent discussion is what you do best. Just look at my sig!

[Vashner]

Duncan didn't look hungry.. ANGRY.... MAD>.. on a mission etc..

He was like in line at HEB for his pre - cut brisket or something lol..

[Vashner]

Duncan didn't look hungry.. ANGRY.... MAD>.. on a mission etc..

He was like in line at HEB for his pre - cut brisket or something lol..

[Walton Buys Off Me]

It's not only about free throws Whott, it's about the fact that with Tayshaun Prince guarding him, he defers to his teammates. It's about the fact that his lack of weakside help can't prevent Lindsey Goddamn Hunter from hitting a fourth quarter crunch time layup. It's about the fact that for the self-professed 'leader' of this team, his body language when the going gets tough screams "I need a new tampon".

[Dre_7]

It's not only about free throws Whott, it's about the fact that with Tayshaun Prince guarding him, he defers to his teammates. It's about the fact that his lack of weakside help can't prevent Lindsey Goddamn Hunter from hitting a fourth quarter crunch time layup. It's about the fact that for the self-professed 'leader' of this team, his body language when the going gets tough screams "I need a new tampon".

Yeah, Duncan sucks. Lets just cut him now. Better yet, trade him for Malik Rose!!!

Duncan is useless. Just a weak, untalented, heartless player.

Walton, Shut up!!! :lol


Spurs in 7!!!

[whottt]

Did you guys look at Duncan's numbers?

He outrebounded the toughest interior D frontcourt in the NBA, for the 4th time in this series...they just barely outscored him...by 2 points....and they shot worse at the FT line than he did.

You want FT shooting?

In 2001 Duncan had the best FT shooting year of his career...we got dealt one of the worst asskickings in WCF history...I like game 7's better than that result...


Yeah it's not easy to replace Drob? Whose fucking fault is that? The Spurs? Hall of Fame Centers don't grow on fucking trees.

[whottt]

Go ahead and bitch...we usually win after you do...but I just saying...you might want to try a different attack...calling Duncan a pussy isn't cutting it.


I think we can cut Duncan just a little slack for not being able to guard Lindsey Hunter...that's not exactly supposed to be his strength.

[2centsworth]

Duncan had 21 and 15 tonight, so he missed 5 free throws big deal spurs still could have won.

Tim had a very good game and made plays down the stretch. Manu played poorly and really cost us any chance of winning with 2 mins left.

[JoeChalupa]

I'll admit Tim didn't play great but he quitely scored his points while his missed free throws get the attention. But that being said I'll take him on the floor any day of the week and twice on Sundays.

[Dre_7]

Again, FT's are Timmy weakness!!! ITs not like hes a 85% FT shooter and is missing them. You cant blame him for that. Lets wait till game 7 is over before we pass judgement! Its not over. The Spurs have HCA, it will be hard for Detroit to win 2 straight in SA. I dont think they can do it. Lets see what happens!!

[exstatic]

WTF are we supposed to be arguing here? That Tim hasn't won a ring without David? I'll give you that, to this point anyway. Every player has his weaknesses, and Tim's are FTs. Anything else is related to his lack of mobility due to the grade 3 and grade 1 ankle sprains he's still recovering from. His playing at all is a testament to his character. What you see is what you get, until next year. Guys are going to score that normally wouldn't. Deal with it.

David Robinson was not God, Walton, and in fact never evn led a team without Duncan on it to the Finals, something Tim is one up on him in. He never had a post up game to speak of, and never won the big games. Stop the Duncan hate or find another fucking team, Schizo.

[jochhejaam]

21 points, 15 rebounds-5 offensive, 8-14 from the field and no turnovers in 40 minutes...all that against possibly the best interior defense in the league...




Definitely not Tim's fault

[hussker]

NDNR...No Dave No Ring

[2centsworth]

21 points, 15 rebounds-5 offensive, 8-14 from the field and no turnovers in 40 minutes...all that against possibly the best interior defense in the league...




Definitely not Tim's fault
thank you. No one's fault really, detroit took advantage of every spurs mistake. Also, hitting 3's from way behind the line hurt.

[exstatic]

NDNR...No Dave No Ring

Your ass had better not be in here celebrating Thursday and Friday, Judas.

[dn0]

I seriously think that if Tim had a gun pointed to his head and was asked to make a free throw, he wouldn't survive.

[beirmeistr]

I still think the Spurs are positioned perfectly to win game 7, but if it alright to critique game 6, there were several aspects of the Spurs' game that concerned me tonite. I did not see enough intensity---perhaps they were tired from traveling. And I think that Mohammed is not enough of a threat to keep the Pistons from bunching up on Duncan. Sometimes I think Rasho might work better because he has some offensive moves and his defense is better. But since Pop has not used rasho much in the playoffs, I guess it will be Mohammed in game 7. I think Parker should have protected against Billups 5 threes better. He looked open on some of them. I don't know what happened to Horry---probably tired from travelling. Barry was playing with energy but missed 1 or 2 layups. But I liked his energy.
Spurs win on Thursday.

[goliath]

I agree so far in this series Tim has not been the player we expect.

I totally agree with Aggie on his assessment of Tims performance.

Game 7 is going to be one of Tims legacy games.

Either it will cement his legacy as one of, if not the best, PF of all time
or
help cement the soft legacy.

[E20]

You all know that Walton is doing this because he thought Duncan had a soft game and he wants Duncan to prove him wrong again like he always does during game 7. Right?

Spurs win on Thursday!!