RealGM: Duncan Will Re-Sign With Spurs

[manufor3]

"Tim Duncan will be a free agent this offseason, but has been widely expected to re-sign with the Spurs.

Duncan confirmed that assumption over the weekend.

'Though I shouldn't say that; I have to threaten them that I'll leave,' joked Duncan. 'No … I'm not going anywhere. You can print that wherever you want to. I'm here and I'm a Spur for life.'"

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/221259/Duncan_Will_Re_Sign_With_Spurs

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Lame

[DMX7]

"How much?" is the question.

[Muser]

Wonder if he will take less money.

[Reck]

A year curtesy extension then he retires.

[Richie]

A year curtesy extension then he retires.

If he can play at this level I see no reason why he can't play longer. Pop has done an amazing job of managing his minutes.

2 years of 25 minutes per game in the regular season and maybe we keep Duncan fresh enough to stay as a contender

[tesseractive]

A year curtesy extension then he retires.

What he told Ludden was a year or two. If he's still feeling like this this time next year, he might have one more in him.

If we can keep his minutes down during the regular season and get him most of his touches off the pick and roll instead of in the post (where he has to work a lot harder), he may have 2 more years like this one in him.

[Russ]

"I'm here and I'm a Spur for life.'"

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/221259/Duncan_Will_Re_Sign_With_Spurs

Here's a trivia question for you (I don't know the answer):

How many NBA teams have had three Hall of Famers at the same time who never played on any other NBA team?

The question is relevant to the Spurs, of course, if it turns out (1) all three make the Hall, and (2) none of 'em ever wear another NBA jersey.

I think Boston may be the only team, with some combination of Russell, Havlicek, Heinsohn, K.C Jones and/or Sam Jones (Cousy actually played a season with the Cincinnati Royals). But that's just a wild guess.

Anyone know?

[TheCerebral1]

He has no reason to stop playing unless he wants to retire should the Spurs win a title this year. Which is acceptable. But, he's playing fantastic. His health is up considering previous seasons. He should be allowed to play as long as he wants. As long as he plays the better out title aspirations are. :)

[tesseractive]

Here's a trivia question for you (I don't know the answer):

How many NBA teams have had three Hall of Famers at the same time who never played on any other NBA team?

The question is relevant to the Spurs, of course, if it turns out (1) all three make the Hall, and (2) none of 'em ever wear another NBA jersey.

I think Boston may be the only team, with some combination of Russell, Havlicek, Heinsohn, K.C Jones and/or Sam Jones (Cousy actually played a season with the Cincinnati Royals). But that's just a wild guess.

Anyone know?
Knicks came close -- Willis Reed and Bill Bradley played their whole career in New York, but Clyde got exiled to Cleveland for the last three years of his career.

Some pairs that didn't have a third: Baylor and West, Magic and Worthy, Bird and McHale, Isiah and Dumars.

Unless there's a team from the 40s or 50s, I think the Russell Celtics are pretty much it.

BTW, if both Parker and Manu make the Hall, that actually makes four career-Spur Hall of Famers at the same time, thanks to the 2003 season.

[Vito Corleone]

None that i can think of

[Obstructed_View]

Here's a trivia question for you (I don't know the answer):

How many NBA teams have had three Hall of Famers at the same time who never played on any other NBA team?

The question is relevant to the Spurs, of course, if it turns out (1) all three make the Hall, and (2) none of 'em ever wear another NBA jersey.

I think Boston may be the only team, with some combination of Russell, Havlicek, Heinsohn, K.C Jones and/or Sam Jones (Cousy actually played a season with the Cincinnati Royals). But that's just a wild guess.

Anyone know?


Don't know, but the Spurs will likely have four, right?

[Russ]

BTW, if both Parker and Manu make the Hall, that actually makes four career-Spur Hall of Famers at the same time, thanks to the 2003 season.

Good catch!

Now that could be the capper. :hat

[Mel_13]

Here's a trivia question for you (I don't know the answer):

How many NBA teams have had three Hall of Famers at the same time who never played on any other NBA team?

The question is relevant to the Spurs, of course, if it turns out (1) all three make the Hall, and (2) none of 'em ever wear another NBA jersey.

I think Boston may be the only team, with some combination of Russell, Havlicek, Heinsohn, K.C Jones and/or Sam Jones (Cousy actually played a season with the Cincinnati Royals). But that's just a wild guess.

Anyone know?

From 62-63 thru 64-65, the Celts had six players that met your description:

Russell
Heinsohn
Havlicek
Sanders
K.C. Jones
Sam Jones

[Kuestmaster]

I don't see Timmy doing a Shaq and extending his career to the point he's not longer useful o an important part to the team. I think he'll be here next year for sure, maybe sign a two year deal. But longer than that... I don't think so

[Mel_13]

"How much?" is the question.

As much as he wants.

[dakota_spursfan]

duncan will get a blank check. simple as that. the amount of success he has brought to this franchise is priceless, he deserves whatever he gets

[Spurs4#5]

here's how his contract signing will go...buford-Tim how much do u want? Tim-X amount. Buford- ok..lets get back to work

[BlairForceDejuan]

Why does duncan need to even play during the reg season? Couldn't he just sit out 3/4 reg and be there for playoffs for the next 2-3 years?

[anakha]

A year curtesy extension then he retires.

So much for your prediction that this is his last season.

[dmon35]

Duncan probably got at least two more effective years in him

[Mal]

Why does duncan need to even play during the reg season? Couldn't he just sit out 3/4 reg and be there for playoffs for the next 2-3 years?

Probably he will play, because he loves doing it.

[Basketball Power]

Pop rests him properly for next season and he will still be this good another 2 years


he should probably just sit out half of every season he plays till he retires then he'll be fresh come playoffs time

[ffadicted]

Trade him for draft picks imotbqh

[Brutalis]

I wish he'd take a 2yr/24mil deal. Doubtful but it depends on how much he..

a)wants to gets paaaaaaaaid

b)wants the spurs to have money to build with

[Kidd K]

Here's a trivia question for you (I don't know the answer):

How many NBA teams have had three Hall of Famers at the same time who never played on any other NBA team?

The question is relevant to the Spurs, of course, if it turns out (1) all three make the Hall, and (2) none of 'em ever wear another NBA jersey.

I think Boston may be the only team, with some combination of Russell, Havlicek, Heinsohn, K.C Jones and/or Sam Jones (Cousy actually played a season with the Cincinnati Royals). But that's just a wild guess.

Anyone know?

I wouldn't be so sure Tony Parker stays after Duncan and Manu are gone. I could see him going to a contending team via trade or free agency after our team sorta flames out after we lose Duncan and Ginobili to retirement.

[sefant77]

The Spurs should pay him that offseason trip to germany....

[TDMVPDPOY]

imo you resign diaw and green first

whatever is leftover to we hit lux tax is what he get

[dakota_spursfan]

the man is the ultimate competitor, i just dont see a scenario playing out where he breaks the bank and doesnt help this team continue to be as succesful as possible during his last rodeo

[ViceCity86]

2 years 20-25 million-he deserves it
RC-Do not go a 3rd year

[ViceCity86]

2 years 20-25 million-he deserves it
RC-Do not go a 3rd year

[therealtruth]

He destroyed any leverage he had.

[coyotes_geek]

I wouldn't be so sure Tony Parker stays after Duncan and Manu are gone. I could see him going to a contending team via trade or free agency after our team sorta flames out after we lose Duncan and Ginobili to retirement.

Yep. It's way premature to assume Tony will be a Spur for his entire career.

[coyotes_geek]

2 years 20-25 million-he deserves it
RC-Do not go a 3rd year

I'd be shocked if Duncan's next contract didn't include some kind of team option / partially guaranteed 3rd year. Even if Duncan only wants to play two more years it makes sense to try and minimize his cap hit for 2013-2014 by spreading out some of his money to a 3rd season.