Straight from Tim Duncan: "I'll be on the court next year"

[ducks]

Marc Stein retweeted


Mike Monroe ‏@Monroe_SA · 2m2 minutes ago
Straight from Tim Duncan: "I'll be on the court next year" ... story coming soon on http://SpursNation.com

[spurraider21]

best free agent signing of the offseason

[Mr. Body]

"I'll be a referee."

[Holden_Caulfield]

what a diva. took him until day two :rolleyes

[GoSpurs99]

YES! Loves me at least one more year of the GOAT!

[Ron Swanson]

http://s30.postimg.org/nqyvz9ypd/denzel_smile.jpg

[DJR210]

"I'll be a referee."

:lol

[timtonymanu]

what a diva. took him until day two :rolleyes

:lol

[hater]

Meanwhile, Lamar Alridge is setting up meetings with the NYC cab drivers association, the San Antonio mistreated womens association and the Phoenix Automobile associations

[FromWayDowntown]

He bought court side season tickets? Nice.

[SASdynasty!]

GOAT

[Dancelot]

Meanwhile, Lamar Alridge is setting up meetings with the NYC cab drivers association, the San Antonio mistreated womens association and the Phoenix Automobile associations
:lol

[spursfan09]

Cool! I can take my "stay Tim stay" posters down now

[beirmeistr]

which court, courtroom or basketball?

[ironman2886]

Meanwhile, Lamar Alridge is setting up meetings with the NYC cab drivers association, the San Antonio mistreated womens association and the Phoenix Automobile associations
And the San Antonio Boys and Girls Club. Because God forbid, he's going to play with his son.

[sharkenleo]

I fucking love Tim Duncan.

[Mugen]

:bobo

[SASdynasty!]

Glad he will play until 40+. What a legend.

[jyra]

Just keep going forever.

[dbreiden83080]

TD will never retire.. He'll be making the rookie class of 2020 look bad..

[crc21209]

We all pretty much thought this was gonna happen, but it's still awesome to hear it straight from TD himself :tu

[Robz4000]

:bobo

[BillMc]

"I'll be a referee."

Hope he's crooked and helps us out.

[ElNono]

http://phandroid.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/its-happening.gif

[TDomination]

I hope he signs with the spurs, i heard he might visit the knicks to see what they have to offer

[ducks]

Mike Monroe ‏@Monroe_SA · 24m24 minutes ago
Recruiting trip for Aldridge produced for #Spurs: Per Tim Duncan ... 'Finally had a chance to talk with Pop; I'll be on court next year.'

[Dex]

Foregone conclusion, but still great news.

This ride isn't over yet, fellas. My fears of seeing the silver and black take the court without 21 out there are assuaged for another year at least.

GOAT.

[BillMc]

Timmy! :clap

[SpurPadre]

Ok Manu, now it's your turn to say this.

[dabom]

Ok Manu, now it's your turn to say this.

[Aztecfan03]

duh. Now how much?

[BillMc]

Glad he will play until 40+. What a legend.

When did Kareem finally tail off? It was his last season, but not sure how old he was. Malone was pretty good for the Lakers in that final year until he got hurt (and hit on Kobe's wife).

[GoSpurs99]

Come on Manu! Uno mas, vato!!!!

[TheGoldStandard]

When did Kareem finally tail off? It was his last season, but not sure how old he was. Malone was pretty good for the Lakers in that final year until he got hurt (and hit on Kobe's wife).

1989

[baseline bum]

Damn are we lucky to be watching Tim Duncan for 19 fucking years. Being an All-NBA level player for 19 years, being a bigtime playoff performer the whole time, I mean Duncan's only peer in NBA history when it comes to this is Abdul-Jabbar.

[FromWayDowntown]

Has little, if anything, to do with this decision, but Tim is 4 playoff game appearances from passing Robert Horry for 2nd all-time; with one more deep run (at least the conference finals if they get a couple of long series), he can pass Fisher (259) for the all-time lead in playoff appearances. Simply playing in a playoff game doesn't say much, but to hold that record as a guy who was pivotal to the success of his team would be a pretty strong testament to who Tim Duncan has been.

[BillMc]

Has little, if anything, to do with this decision, but Tim is 4 playoff game appearances from passing Robert Horry for 2nd all-time; with one more deep run (at least the conference finals if they get a couple of long series), he can pass Fisher (259) for the all-time lead in playoff appearances. Simply playing in a playoff game doesn't say much, but to hold that record as a guy who was pivotal to the success of his team would be a pretty strong testament to who Tim Duncan has been.

He is already, if I am not mistaken, the all time leader in playoff minutes too!

[FromWayDowntown]

Damn are we lucky to be watching Tim Duncan for 19 fucking years. Being an All-NBA level player for 19 years, being a bigtime playoff performer the whole time, I mean Duncan's only peer in NBA history when it comes to this is Abdul-Jabbar.

Through his first 18 years, he's gotten MVP votes in 16.

[timvp]

Damn are we lucky to be watching Tim Duncan for 19 fucking years. Being an All-NBA level player for 19 years, being a bigtime playoff performer the whole time, I mean Duncan's only peer in NBA history when it comes to this is Abdul-Jabbar.

:tu

It's been an amazing ride.

Is there anyone else in the history of basketball that you'd rather have to build your franchise around? I just don't see it. Factoring in playing ability with team-first dedication, avoiding all outside distractions, being a great teammate and amazing longevity, Duncan has to be at the top of the pile.

I'm hoping for three-year contract :smokin

[spurraider21]

:tu

It's been an amazing ride.

Is there anyone else in the history of basketball that you'd rather have to build your franchise around? I just don't see it. Factoring in playing ability with team-first dedication, avoiding all outside distractions, being a great teammate and amazing longevity, Duncan has to be at the top of the pile.

I'm hoping for three-year contract :smokin
with a 4th year player option

[r0drig0lac]

Ok Manu, now it's your turn to say this.

[SsKSpurs21]

Popovich has indicated in the past that he would walk away once Duncan retired.

Spurs general manager R.C. Buford told ESPN the organization was "not going to rush them [to make a decision]," adding that, "They'll have time to talk amongst themselves, and we'll have time to listen to what they're saying and act accordingly."

Having competed in 1,572 games and 241 contests in the postseason, Duncan was expected to ponder his decision to return for the majority of the summer. Ginobili has said Duncan's decision could impact whether he returns for the upcoming season. Ginobili has also said that he will announce his decision in La Nacion, an Argentine newspaper.

"I continue to be amazed by Tim Duncan," Popovich said in May. "He was our most consistent player in the playoffs, at 39. He needed a little more help. I feel badly he didn't get it."

...Porker jab

[spurraider21]

seems like a jab at everyone not named tim duncan tbh

[milkyway21]

Marc Stein retweeted


Mike Monroe ‏@Monroe_SA · 2m2 minutes ago
Straight from Tim Duncan: "I'll be on the court next year" ... story coming soon on http://SpursNation.com


The centerpiece. The denominator is essential.
Top Spurs contract signing of the summer.. (& @ a sale price of _ ?)

0h yeah !!!!!! :elephant. : elephant.

[Russ]

Damn are we lucky to be watching Tim Duncan for 19 fucking years. Being an All-NBA level player for 19 years, being a bigtime playoff performer the whole time, I mean Duncan's only peer in NBA history when it comes to this is Abdul-Jabbar.

But AJ never rebounded or played D like Duncan at that age (or any other age).

[z0sa]

Hell yes! At this point I'm more excited to see Timmy for 82 more than any of the other FA bullshit.

[BillMc]

Timmy will be on the court next year, LaMarcus will still be doing a fortieth round of interviews...

[Thomas82]

When did Kareem finally tail off? It was his last season, but not sure how old he was. Malone was pretty good for the Lakers in that final year until he got hurt (and hit on Kobe's wife).

Kareem played until he was 42.

[Thomas82]

:tu

It's been an amazing ride.

Is there anyone else in the history of basketball that you'd rather have to build your franchise around? I just don't see it. Factoring in playing ability with team-first dedication, avoiding all outside distractions, being a great teammate and amazing longevity, Duncan has to be at the top of the pile.

I'm hoping for three-year contract :smokin


I actually see him playing 21 years and then calling it a day.

[100%duncan]

RaceforSeis

[100%duncan]

I actually see him playing 21 years and then calling it a day.

Wow that is a long day

[BillMc]

Kareem played until he was 42.

Thanks. Wonder if Timmy will meet or surpass that?

[cutewizard]

The Last Dance of the Big Three...............

[Thomas82]

Thanks. Wonder if Timmy will meet or surpass that?

I wouldn't put it past him. Kevin Willis played until he was 44.

[Slydragon]

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