Tim Duncan: Legend

[tmtcsc]

Two years ago, after the Memphis playoff series, I was sincerely hoping that Tim would consider retiring. He looked awful against Randolph and I hated to see him abused like he was. Slow to jump, very little lift, all the signs were there. He was done.

It is a complete testimony to how great he is that he has come back and been a friggin stud this year. He's changed his game, improved on defense and done the absolute best with what he has. Its truly remarkable. A guy at his age shouldn't be doing what he's doing. Tim, I'm sorry I ever doubted you and underestimated your injury two years ago.

[dbreiden83080]

http://dimemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/duncan-01.jpg

[SpursRock20]

Two years ago, after the Memphis playoff series, I was sincerely hoping that Tim would consider retiring. He looked awful against Randolph and I hated to see him abused like he was. Slow to jump, very little lift, all the signs were there. He was done.

It is a complete testimony to how great he is that he has come back and been a friggin stud this year. He's changed his game, improved on defense and done the absolute best with what he has. Its truly remarkable. A guy at his age shouldn't be doing what he's doing. Tim, I'm sorry I ever doubted you and underestimated your injury two years ago.

This. The guy has been playing his ass off since I was 6 years old. I'm now 21 and he just put up 34 points and 11 rebounds against a super-athletic front line who are well over 10 years younger than him. The guy has truly stood the test of time. He makes me proud to be a Spurs fan.

[Drewlius]

Awesome victory. Timmy winding back the clock in a big way this year.

[Kuestmaster]

He's absolutely the best. :toast

[SpursRock20]

As an aside: Has anyone noticed that Tim's arms look more muscular this year? I know he has lost weight but he also seems more toned than he has been in recent memory.

[TheGoldStandard]

Such a humble individual, great work ethic and always trying to get better even at age 36. He has turned back the clock.

[Cane]

Greatest player since Jordan retired tbh


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imQyY3iYhbw

[LarryDavid]

HGH and PED's

[benefactor]

No worries man. I did the same thing at one point.

Being completely honest, it's just not going to bother me that much if the Spurs don't win it all this year or even go to the finals. I'd like to at least make the West finals, but it's whatever. Getting to watch this Tim Duncan has been that much of a pleasure.

[HI-FI]

Two years ago, after the Memphis playoff series, I was sincerely hoping that Tim would consider retiring. He looked awful against Randolph and I hated to see him abused like he was. Slow to jump, very little lift, all the signs were there. He was done.

It is a complete testimony to how great he is that he has come back and been a friggin stud this year. He's changed his game, improved on defense and done the absolute best with what he has. Its truly remarkable. A guy at his age shouldn't be doing what he's doing. Tim, I'm sorry I ever doubted you and underestimated your injury two years ago.

this as well. after the Grizzlies series, I really thought it was time to move on. I should apologize to the basketball gods but at the time I thought it was in the best interests of all involved to start rebuilding. but to see Duncan adjust his body, his game and sign a team friendly deal....words don't do it justice. On the gamethreads, whenever Parker or Manu are shooting up shit, I usually make a snarky comment but I don't think I've done that once with TD. I appreciate everything he brings, even if things aren't going well.

(btw nice new sig but the french video screencap was pretty good.)

[Brunodf]

Not playing with Bonner/Blair/70 yr old Macdyess helps

[SpurSpurSpurs]

As an aside: Has anyone noticed that Tim's arms look more muscular this year? I know he has lost weight but he also seems more toned than he has been in recent memory.

I notice that as well. Something that makes him stronger and lighter, I guess?

[Clipper Nation]

I've always been a huge Duncan fan.... even though it was at my team's expense, it was still awesome to see him turn the clock back and deliver the vintage goods, tbh...

[Cane]

Not playing with Bonner/Blair/70 yr old Macdyess helps

True that. Bonner did surprise the hell out of me with this steal though lol :



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb8yCLUlX3k

[eDizzle20]

Tim Duncan, YOU ARE AMAZING :toast

[HarlemHeat37]

Only Lebron and Dominos have been clearly better than him this year, tbh..

It's all for nothing if he runs out of has in the playoffs, but regardless, playing at this level at 36 is historic..

Remember, unlike other old niggas like Kobe, Duncan actually has major defensive responsibilities in addition to his offense and rebounding..

[Capt Bringdown]

Not playing with Bonner/Blair/70 yr old Macdyess helps

Exactly. Dice was an extremely over-rated stiff by the time he wore the Silver and Black.

[skulls138]

As an aside: Has anyone noticed that Tim's arms look more muscular this year? I know he has lost weight but he also seems more toned than he has been in recent memory.
Definitely. With age he should be getting fatter but he looks more fit than ever. Amazing.

[DesignatedT]

Greatest ever.

[Danny.Zhu]

Greatest PF.

[Texas_Ranger]

dam, didn't know SAS loves Tim so much.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3SnuSwgQ1c

[timtonymanu]

I definitely doubted Duncan after 2011, but I never stopped being a fan.

His play this year has been such a sight.

[tim_duncan_fan]

I say this every game this year, but a Spurs fan should never ever tire of saying it:

Thank you, Braced God!

[TheChillFactor]

Not playing with Bonner/Blair/70 yr old Macdyess helps

ding ding ding

he had no fucking support.

[BatManu20]

:toast Timmy is a living legend. Don't take his last couple years for granted.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

My idol tbh I'm truly greatful to watch this man through out his career...enjoy the ride spurfan were watching the goat work

[racm]

How many 36 year olds can be said to be DPOY candidates again?

[Sean Cagney]

GOAT, PERIOD.......

[DMC]

As an aside: Has anyone noticed that Tim's arms look more muscular this year? I know he has lost weight but he also seems more toned than he has been in recent memory.

I noticed something causing his shorts to poke out when he was running, like he had a mag light in there or something. He's also got great skin.

[Budkin]

Watch as much Spurs basketball as you can while we still have Timmy... it's going to hurt like hell when he's gone.

[DarrinS]

We are incredibly lucky to have him.

[capek]

Who says you need religion to feel blessed? Timmy this years has just be magnificent. There were dark days a few years back where it seemed like his career was wrapping up, but to get a season like this out of him, at 36 (almost 37 now), it leaves a life long Spurs fan near speechless. That he's able to assert his will on the game like this, after so many season. It's one of the reasons I hate--and often shit on--the negativity when it rears its head on this forum. Just for Timmy's play alone, this season is a gift to Spurs fans. This fact should never be far from our minds as well watch games and congregate on ST. :tu

[Brazil]

Amazing Tim Duncan
i was at home with some friends and I jumped everywhere on that shot.
mad respect for what Tim is accomplishing this year. He is just wow

[Skoobz]

An amazing humble human being and GOAT PF all time.

We as Spurs fans are blessed to have him on our side.

Salute you Mr Duncan.

[weeks]

HGH and PED's

Do you really think a professional athlete would do that, though? Take drugs to make them perform better!??

In all seriousness, it's almost certain most of the Spurs (certainly the vets) have lost their virginity at some point, so that wouldnt explain a sudden shift unless he found a more effective way to dope.

I'm the kind of guy who assumes almost every athlete is doing it, so keep that in mind

[TheGoldStandard]

Tim is on a mission this year, I really hope everything lines up.

[ThePop]

wtf are we gonna do when he retires? Having become a fan in 2002, I've never known a spurs team without Duncan.

[007nites]

wtf are we gonna do when he retires? Having become a fan in 2002, I've never known a spurs team without Duncan.

I don't think he'll retire. Once he gets in his 40's he'll had three point range into his repertoire and then he will be good to go for another 5 years.

[TheGoldStandard]

Right now there is a kid who's practicing his fundamentals that's 7 feet tall. We'll tank a season and then draft them, rinse and repeat

[Mel_13]

Timmy D over the past seven games: 25.1 ppg, 13.1 rpg, 3.1 apg, 3.0 bpg, 58.4 FG%.

https://twitter.com/danmccarneysaen

[J_Paco]

I'm shocked that he's still playing at this high a level, but I knew he wasn't "done" two years ago. The Grizzlies just presented a match-up that Pop and the frontline hadn't prepared for (not giving Splitter more minutes compounded the problem). Duncan has played extremely well against Memphis ever since and has outplayed Marc Gasol on most occasions.

[Obstructed_View]

Not playing with Bonner/Blair/70 yr old Macdyess helps

Yep, having the best center since David Robinson retired takes a lot of wear and tear off a power forward. That said, Duncan looked better starting out this season than he has in several years.

[50Bestspurever]

Thank you ping pong gods!! Enjoy the fuck out of this cause it aint happening again to us. Can you imagine if Timmy played in LA or New York. He would have his own ESPN channel. Thank you Timmy, you have truly lifted san antonio on your shoulders year after year.

[skulls138]

Duncan could easily be a C with his body, I wonder why he chooses to be a PF? Personally I think its another sign of his smarts. Why be an undersized C when you can be an oversized PF?