Tim Duncan says he could be around for at least two more years. :(

[flipcritic]

I'm sad already.


@basketballtalk Here's to hoping he sticks around a while longer. Told me he thinks at least two more years

https://twitter.com/SI_ChrisBallard/statuses/202813594042245120

[Seventyniner]

What's the frown for? I'm excited by the news, personally. Depending on German advances in knee medicine, Duncan might play until he's 45 or something.

[Trainwreck2100]

at least means 2 or more

[Keepin' it real]

Did you want him to retire after this season instead?

[NRHector]

if the Spurs win the :lobt: I think Tim wants to repeat

[Whisky Dog]

Ryan Richards take Duncan's place?

No one will take his place. We can just hope that Pop and RC can build around our young talent and land another big that can bring some of what 2012 Tim does.

[Keepin' it real]

As a selfish Spurs fan, of course I want Timmeh to keep playing, but I think back to what Jim Brown, the greatest RB in NFL history, said recently on First Take (@ the 4:45 mark) in regard to retiring and leaving his legacy intact.

Although Tim is no longer on top (in terms of being a league MVP), if the Spurs can win the title this season, and especially if Tim wins another Finals MVP, does he consider retiring?

Five championships to go along with a long, long hall-of-fame list of individual awards/accolades. Why not go out on top, in John Elway fashion?

In this scenario, I hope that Tim would come back, but if he didn't, I'd understand.

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[Arcadian]

Why would you be sad? That's the best answer he could have possibly given.

[TMTTRIO]

he'll play more than Manu though.

[timvp]

Thread title is confusing, tbh.

[Spurtacus]

If he can avoid major injuries and continue his workout regiment Timmy can play until he's 40. Maybe two more seasons as a 20+ minute starter. TOSB still getting double doubles in the playoffs. But eventually Spurs are going to have to find a legit big to replace him. Splitter can be inconsistent and he doesn't have a secondary offensive weapon (hell a jumpshot would be nice) to be imposing.

[Dingle Barry]

Richards sucks and will never play in the NBA.

[Typical London Boy]

Would be ideal if he could play with his eventual replacement for a year, to pass on his experience. Although as already mentioned, I do think he might call it a day if the Spurs clinch the championship this year.

[Andthentherewas21]

I think two years is probably a good idea. Its enough time for him to still contribute even if he declines gradually over the next couple of seasons. It gives him the ability to keep the Big 3 core together a couple more seasons along with their rookies to groom the next generation of Spurs. And assuming they somehow could come up with the trade assets or the capspace (however unlikely) it would give him a couple of seasons to groom a successor.

[TDomination]

People were scared that this year was his last year.

So two more years is a blessing. And hopefully by then, he will have 7 championships and fresh off a 3-peat.

[Spur|n|Austin]

This is wonderful news, I like everyone else am curious as to why this is disappointing to the OP?

[benefactor]

No complaints here. As long as RC is the Spurs GM, they will remain competitive. I hope that someone emerges like Ryan Richards who can take Duncan's place in the future.
I'm gonna jump way out on a limb and say that's probably not going to happen.

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

Why the frown emoticon? Is the OP upset that Duncan will be around for 2 more years? Or upset that Duncan will only be around for 2 more years?

[spursfan1000]

It's going to be too sad when he leaves, he's the only legend that I can remember to stay on one them his whole career, major props

[TampaDude]

It's going to be too sad when he leaves, he's the only legend that I can remember to stay on one them his whole career, major props

Larry Bird
Magic Johnson
Cal Ripken, Jr.
Darrell Green
Stan Mikita
etc...

[spursfan1000]

Larry Bird
Magic Johnson
Cal Ripken, Jr.
Darrell Green
Stan Mikita
etc...

Ha I wasn't even born then... I should've known about bird & magic though. Only have been a spurs fan since 03'

[TampaDude]

Ha I wasn't even born then... I should've known about bird & magic though. Only have been a spurs fan since 03'

Heh...sorry about that...I'm an old fart... :lol

[angelbelow]

It's going to be too sad when he leaves, he's the only legend that I can remember to stay on one them his whole career, major props

Well, Kobe is up there. Unless the trade from Charlotte counts against him.

[MannyIsGod]

I would not be mad if the Spurs won it all this year and Tim walked away. I think he would deserve such an epic legacy. But yeah, I'll take as much Tim Duncan was I can get.

[spursfan1000]

Well, Kobe is up there. Unless the trade from Charlotte counts against him.

No it doesn't because he was asking to be traded a couple years back.

[TampaDude]

Well, Kobe is up there. Unless the trade from Charlotte counts against him.

Nope...he never played any games for Charlotte, so unless he is traded, he'll qualify for the "one team" career designation.

I am 100% certain that Tim Duncan will retire a Spur. I can't say the same about Kobe retiring a Laker.

[TampaDude]

Well, I think Drob comes to mind as well.

Yup...can't forget DRob...he's the reason I'm a Spurs fan...but Timmy is the greatest Spur ever.

[spursfan1000]

Well, I think Drob comes to mind as well.

Yes of course :toast

[DMC]

:cry I want a total stranger to retire from a multimillion dollar job where he just goes to the gym and shoots a basketball because I want to remember him as he was:cry

[vander]

yeah we definitely need some advances in anti-aging science, need TD to stay 36 until he's 45

[SilverSpur]

Only if he hits the weights. He needs to build muscle around the knees and get his legs stronger. Losing weight won't work after awhile. I see the same thing happening to Tim what happened to D Rob. Lower strength deterioration.

Had Robinson worked on his legs he would of played at least two more years at a high level.

Core muscles and legs will keep Tim around longer than losing weight every year.

If you watched the interview after the Clipper win Tims collar bone and back neck bones are showing. That's not a good thing

[Wild Cobra Kai]

Only if he hits the weights. He needs to build muscle around the knees and get his legs stronger. Losing weight won't work after awhile. I see the same thing happening to Tim what happened to D Rob. Lower strength deterioration.

Had Robinson worked on his legs he would of played at least two more years at a high level.

Core muscles and legs will keep Tim around longer than losing weight every year.

If you watched the interview after the Clipper win Tims collar bone and back neck bones are showing. That's not a good thing

Yeah, I'm sure you know more than their team physicians and training staff. :rolleyes

David's problem was never his legs, it was those pesky floating particles in his back.

[Reck]

If Spurs win it all this year, Tim will retire. Count it.

[vander]

Yeah, I'm sure you know more than their team physicians and training staff. :rolleyes

David's problem was never his legs, it was those pesky floating particles in his back.

as any Portland fan will tell you, team doctors and physicians always know what's best

[tesseractive]

If Spurs win it all this year, Tim will retire. Count it.

If he's feeling good and playing well, why would he retire instead of going for the back to back?

[Reck]

If he's feeling good and playing well, why would he retire instead of going for the back to back?

Because going on ontop its better then going out on a bad note.

Not that playing another year and not winning the championship its a bad thing but at this point Duncan doesn't have anything to prove.