Say it aint so Tim: "It was the end of a career"?!?!

[Knoxxx]

No way Timmy opt in opt in opt in!!!!!

[siraulo23]

I hope he comes back

but i wont be mad if he retires on top

[Spurs21Fan4Ever]

Can't blame him if he retires. Of course I don't want him to but he deserves to go off into the sunset.

[Strike]

Tim has done so much for and given so much to this organization. If he chooses to hang it up and retire on top, I have no problem with it.

[SupremeGuy]

He HAS to go for one more... depending on how the offseason goes.

[cd98]

Too early to know. Let him enjoy this moment.

[703 Spurz]

If he goes off into the land of retirement, I don't see the Spurs having a player on the roster who slides into the starting PF spot. If he does retire, which leads to Manu retiring too, re-signing Patty Mills is a MUST.

[Sean Cagney]

Tim being the competitor he is will come back, trust me he will be back.

[heyheymymy]

he will be back

[ShoogarBear]

I think he was talking about Battier.

[dav4463]

Timmy can do whatever he wants in my opinion. If he wants to play 4 minutes per game at age 60, I would let him play!

[Knoxxx]

I think he was talking about Battier.

Hopefully Allen too!

LOL all the want to talk about is LeBron's future not a word about Timmy on ESPN...

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Tim will be back for one last try. He, Manu and Tony are all off contract after next year if he opts in, they'll go out together and hand the reins to Leonard, Mills and the rest. ;)

[PingPong]

According to twitter, that Splitter's block on Wade was the end of the career of the later.

:lol

[703 Spurz]

He did mention in his post-game conference that he's going to enjoy playing with Kawhi as long as he can (something along those lines).

[ChumpDumper]

He refused to even let the question be asked; it's officially up in the air.

[noles1983]

cant walk away with a chance for repeat while he is playing so well

[TE]

It isn't over.

[myhc]

I think he'll be back. But if he decides not to and wants to go out on top, I respect that.

[Ron Swanson]

I think he'll be back, but I won't blame him if he decides to hang it up. I'll be sad, but thankful for all he has done for this organization.

[Darkwaters]

I think he stays. Hes keeping the door open for either...but if you're going to retire thats the stage to do it on. Like DRob it would have been quite the way to go out.

We've made the Finals two years in a row. It's not unreasonable to think that we might be able to take a swing at repeating. This team is still very competitive and could probably put together one more year. But next year is legitimately probably it.

[baseline bum]

I really want Tim back two more years

[MultiTroll]

Can we get a ring chasing talent so Tim can cut back even more minutes / games and be ready for a Repeat run in the Playoffs?

I know its not the Spurs *way* and no i don't want Marshmello Anthony (barring a 180 attitude change and 70% pay cut).

[MI21]

He will be back. I'm visiting the US in November/December/January and I want to see the Big 3 play live. I've told him this so don't worry guys, he'll be back.

[AFBlue]

One thing he's never done is repeat, and this team has a legit shot. He can't be done.

[HI-FI]

One thing he's never done is repeat, and this team has a legit shot. He can't be done.

this.
If he walks away, I'll understand, but really hope he doesn't and don't think he'll pass up this unique of a situation.

[spurraider21]

if he hangs em up it will be the worst championship ever, from my perspective as a selfish, spoiled fan

[Spurtacus]

We'll find out pretty soon. His opt deadline is June 24.

[tuncaboylu]

Spurs is playing a basketball from outer space.

We're like a machine, the championship core of the team is still under contract, finals MVP Kawhi will be better next year and we can keep both Diaw and Mills.

Moreover Duncan's averages are not hanging like D-Rob's last year. D-Rob played 8 pts 7 rebs in his last year and they were worse in play-offs. But Duncan is still a 15-10 player even in the finals.

Moreover Our opponents does not seems like a threat. Miami's future is in trouble, OKC is not going better and they aren't capable to make move, same for Clippers and well Houston is Houston.

We've a decent shot to win another ring, Duncan has an option to get another 10M for his kids.

I believe he's playing at least one more year.

[Dingle Barry]

In his pc he was giddy about playing on the same team as kawhi going forward. No chance he retires.

[Malik Hairston]

Great chance to repeat with Miami's non-Lebron players in decline, OKC on the verge of imploding and the Clippers/Rockets being led by career chokers, tbh..

[efrem1]

He'll be back. I think that they will do a Kareem-style farewell tour for him the year he wants to retire.

[Emperor]

He'll be back. And i like our chances to repeat.

[dunkman]

Duncan is still one of the best bigs in the game, doubt he will retire. He recently talked about how much he enjoyed playing bball. 15-10 in reg season, even better in the playoffs is far from wheels falling apart. It's not over until its single digits. The previous season he was first team all-nba.

As it stands now, Duncan is the best player of his generation. Definitely better then Shaq. Even Kobe said now he would have liked to play all his career for a coach like Pop (like he didn't benefit from playing for the Lakers). Too bad the Spurs didn't win in 2013, because Tim would have been the finals MVP. The last thing remaining to shut up absolutely everyone is repeating.

The Spurs should get better the next season if they can find a way to keep Diaw and Mills. Kawhi will be all-star the next season, Splitter is getting much better. Some great veterans will certainly join the team too, the Spurs could maybe add Pau Gasol and Pierce. The last thee WCF-F-'Ship seasons have proved the Spurs are the real deal.

[dg7md]

Stuart Scott (or Mike Turico, can't remember) interviewed him a while after the game and he seemed like he was coming back... in fact, he basically said that he would return.

He specifically said he would retire when he felt like he would hurt the team and not be effective, and then he went on to say that he believes he's still effective on the court (which he is).

[Johnny RIngo]

Based on the interviews tonight, I'm leaning towards him coming back.

[Johnny RIngo]

Great chance to repeat with Miami's non-Lebron players in decline, OKC on the verge of imploding and the Clippers/Rockets being led by career chokers, tbh..

Yup. Just need to make some smart moves this off-season to reinforce the bench. No more Ayres/Marco type signings.

[-21-]

He'll be back.

[Blizzardwizard]

On NBATV he was asked about it and said that "I'll stay if I feel effective, and right now I feel effective".

:lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2:

[Seventyniner]

Just wondering, if Tim did decide to retire when would he have to announce it? To help the team the most, Tim would have to decide by the end of the free agency moratorium in a few weeks.

[Winehole23]

June 24

[The_Game]

Spurs is playing a basketball from outer space.

We're like a machine, the championship core of the team is still under contract, finals MVP Kawhi will be better next year and we can keep both Diaw and Mills.

Moreover Duncan's averages are not hanging like D-Rob's last year. D-Rob played 8 pts 7 rebs in his last year and they were worse in play-offs. But Duncan is still a 15-10 player even in the finals.

Moreover Our opponents does not seems like a threat. Miami's future is in trouble, OKC is not going better and they aren't capable to make move, same for Clippers and well Houston is Houston.

We've a decent shot to win another ring, Duncan has an option to get another 10M for his kids.

I believe he's playing at least one more year.

Why won't OKC get better?

[Whisky Dog]

Why won't OKC get better?

Their best bench player is now coaching the Knicks

[Whisky Dog]

To me if the FO can keep this team together (Diaw and Paddy resign) then if Duncan's knees and health are feeling pretty good and he's up for the grind of preparation for another run at a title then why wouldn't he come back? Play less than 30 min a game and several rest games throughout the year and get a chance to play another year with what he called the most enjoyable team he's played with.