Cuban Wants Us to Win the Title Then Have Duncan Retire.

[BillMc]

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/mavericks/post/_/id/4702059/cuban-hopes-tim-duncan-earns-fifth-ring-retires?ex_cid=espnapi_public

“I want San Antonio to win,” Cuban said on 105.3 The Fan’s “Ben and Skin Show” on Friday. “I want Tim Duncan to hit a game-winning shot to win Game 7, then go to the Finals, do the exact same thing, hit a game-winning shot in Game 7, run down the tunnel, never to be seen from again.

“I want him to retire on the spot. I hope he gets that last ring and it’s all the incentive he needs to retire.”


His motives? I'm guessing here but...

1. Don't have to play against Timmy anymore.
2. Next year's Spurs depleted.
3. Makes Mavs look better by taking us to 7.
4. Possibly hates Heat more than us??? (Not sure about this one.)

[TheRemix]

all of the above

[Beaverfuzz]

He thinks that the Mavs can compete better with the Spurs taking a step back or two.

[Robz4000]

I'd be fine with that :tu

[Sean Cagney]

Ill take it! COOL.

[BillMc]

I'd prefer Spurs win the title, and Timmy DIDN'T retire. But maybe George Karl was onto something...

[Prime Time]

I'd prefer Spurs win the title, and Timmy DIDN'T retire. But maybe George Karl was onto something...
I'd actually kind of want Timmy and Manu to retire if they win the title this year. I'd much rather see Duncan go out holding a championship above his head, instead of walking to the locker-room with his head down in despair. That sight would kill us as Spurs fans tbh.

To me, the 2-4 extra years of sucking would be worth that one moment.

[BillMc]

I'd actually kind of want Timmy and Manu to retire if they win the title this year. I'd much rather see Duncan go out holding a championship above his head, instead of walking to the locker-room with his head down in despair. That sight would kill us as Spurs fans tbh.

To me, the 2-4 extra years of sucking would be worth that one moment.

I certainly agree with your sentiment and I remember D-Rob's last game as one of my fondest Spurs memories. But, I'd like to go for a repeat if we win. I think this Spurs team could be a serious contender for 1 or 2 more years minimum after this season. It really is an ensemble cast now..

[Prime Time]

I certainly agree with your sentiment and I remember D-Rob's last game as one of my fondest Spurs memories. But, I'd like to go for a repeat if we win. I think this Spurs team could be a serious contender for 1 or 2 more years minimum after this season. It really is an ensemble cast now..
I can understand that logic. I'm just not a sucker for chances :lol

[Oh, Gee!!]

He's a racist

[Spurminator]

His motives?


To give a funny quote.

[phxspurfan]

If he sees Duncan walking off into the sunset, would he cross the street?

[baseline bum]

I'd actually kind of want Timmy and Manu to retire if they win the title this year. I'd much rather see Duncan go out holding a championship above his head, instead of walking to the locker-room with his head down in despair. That sight would kill us as Spurs fans tbh.

To me, the 2-4 extra years of sucking would be worth that one moment.

Would you have wanted them to retire if Diaw grabbed that rebound last year?

[chrhawk]

If he sees Duncan walking off into the sunset, would he cross the street?

That depends. Is he wearing a hoodie?

[exstatic]

The funny thing is, Cuban is very close to needing to blow it up in Dallas, too. Dirk can't have but a year or two left. He'll be 36 by next year, and is primarily a perimeter player. Most of their key pieces are over 30, and the one that isn't, Monta Ellis, is right on the cusp.

[313]

Doesn't want to play Timmy anymore

[boutons_deux]

The only thing bigger than cubes' mouth is his ego

[testies]

he should get cancer - Spurstalk

[Mark in Austin]

Fuck that. Play until the wheels fall off.

[myhc]

If things work out the way we all hope, I would love for Tim and Manu to come back for a chance at a repeat. Why not? They would all be a year older but I think we would still be in the mix for title contenders next year as well.

[soxxx]

If things work out the way we all hope, I would love for Tim and Manu to come back for a chance at a repeat. Why not? They would all be a year older but I think we would still be in the mix for title contenders next year as well.
They should and the way Pop is managing minutes, these guys might be able to play 2 or 3 more years depending on what they want. Pop can continue to reduce their minutes while the team continues to win.

[spurs10]

This is the best thing to ever come out of his mouth whether he meant it or not.

[Prime Time]

Would you have wanted them to retire if Diaw grabbed that rebound last year?
Definitely wouldn't have been against it. It's harder for me to say yes right now, simply due to the fact this is arguably the best basketball the Spurs have played in the past 7 years or so. But who knows how I would've felt at that exact moment.

[baseline bum]

Definitely wouldn't have been against it. It's harder for me to say yes right now, simply due to the fact this is arguably the best basketball the Spurs have played in the past 7 years or so. But who knows how I would've felt at that exact moment.

I would have wanted him back. The only way I'd want Tim to retire after this playoffs is if he blows out his knee and would be looking at a Derrick Rose level recovery.

[AFBlue]

It would be a story book ending, but I'm selfishly not ready for it. He's still just so effective as a player that I could see him playing another two with no drop off. Whether the Spurs could still compete in those two years is up for debate, but I see no reason they can't be in the discussion. Praying he sticks around just a little bit longer.

[Skull-1]

He's a racist


Shut it, GNSF.

[Skull-1]

That depends. Is he wearing a hoodie?


Cuban was right on. I avoid weirdos, too, except when I come in here.

[ohmwrecker]

Jinxin' mother fucker.

[xtremesteven33]

Of course hes saying this so that the Spurs would stop being in contention in the future. It must be frustrating as hell to see your division rival have such success every year and you cant seem to top them all but one year. Duncan retiring would leave the West wide open like it has never been before.

[PÒÓCH]

I Don't trust him, I watch Shark Tank. I C what he's doing there.

[sananspursfan21]

I certainly agree with your sentiment and I remember D-Rob's last game as one of my fondest Spurs memories. But, I'd like to go for a repeat if we win. I think this Spurs team could be a serious contender for 1 or 2 more years minimum after this season. It really is an ensemble cast now..

I agree, I would love Dunc to walk off wth a ring but the "what if" factor would kill me. He could finally repeat. But what do I know, I'm just a fan

[Knoxxx]

We get this title its all found money from there regardless if we repeat or not. Now if we three-peat that may be a good time to ride into the sunset.

[TampaDude]

As sweet as a repeat would be, I'd be happy to get payback on the Heat this year and bag #5 for Timmy. TBH, he could retire after that with no regrets.

[Brazil]

I'd be fine with whatever he wants to do, retiring, continuing till he cannot walk... He can whatever the fuck he wants

[NickiRasgo]

Since 2011, before entering NBA Finals. I actually root to Mavs eventhough I hated them, it's really hard but one thing I liked about Marc Cuban last 2011 is that, he was actually quiet all-throughtout (I think I've read an article regarding about that). We know he's an asshole but I think he's pretty cool too. Since them, I don't even hate him more (even Dirk) but of course Jason Terry, is not excempted.

[spurs1990]

A three peat would be ownage for all times sake.

I think they're capable of going back to back at least.

[thiste]

Remember Pop keeps saying when Duncan retires he'll be right after him.

Cuban wants two people to retire, not one.

[Snaq O'Meal]

Tim has to retire at some point. What better way to see him go than to leave as a champ?

[Sixth Street]

Cuban was right on. I avoid weirdos, too, except when I come in here.

Damn right he was. If you're going to dress like a thug I'm going to assume you are one. I have no desire to star in a YouTube knockout video. People scare the shit out of me and it has nothing to do with race.

[timmy2003]

I want Spurs keep winning and Duncan never retire

[exstatic]

I'm torn, because I want more Tim. What I don't want is for Tim to go the way of Hakeem, putting up non-stellar 7/4 at age 39. Hell, his last three years were pretty pedestrian.

[ginobilized]

I'd rather see Spurs win and Cuban retire

Timmy ain't done yet

[Sixth Street]

Kareem Abdul Jabbar played until he was 42. He went to the Finals his last 3 seasons in the league. When he was the age Duncan is now he was MVP of the Finals. Let's not shovel dirt on Timmy just yet. Age will catch up with him eventually, but I think he has seasons (plural) left if he so desires.

[Skull-1]

Damn right he was. If you're going to dress like a thug I'm going to assume you are one. I have no desire to star in a YouTube knockout video. People scare the shit out of me and it has nothing to do with race.


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