Tim Duncan Retires.

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[BatManu20]

BatManu20, love the work you are putting in today. I've been on the site all day, thanks brotha. And how young does Manu look here!!!

:toast

[loveforthegame]

Thanks to everyone posting links and such. It's great to see how many are paying respect.

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[Spurs_Be_Beastin']

Trying to hold back the tears reading and watching the comments and vids in this thread. It feels like losing a family member even tho he's alive and well lol. I'm 24 and live in New Braunfels Tx ( not far from SA ) I grew up watching and respecting this man. Thank you for memories Timmy and for putting all of South Texas on the map. You made us champions.
GOAT tbh..

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[z0sa]

Tim Duncan retiring - it is a bittersweet moment. Without a doubt, my favorite player of all-time. I have a bit of moisture clouding my eye as I write this. All the memories over the many years, both good and bad. The ups, and the downs. 1999, winning that first title in NYC. 2003, that CRAZY Game 6 comeback and the near-quadruple double statline. 0.4. And that's just the first few years. I could talk about Timmy's past achievements all day, which is why he belongs in the top 5 of your GOAT lists.

In the end, he did what was best for him. After 19 seasons of doing what was best for the Spurs and his team, even taking multiple paycuts to help sign or resign players, that's the least the Spurs organization and the city can afford him now.The fact he lasted to 40 years old in the NBA is a testament to his work ethic, so one can't really nag him for moving on at this point.

Of course, now it is time for the Spurs to move on as well. How a team moves on from a player - or should I say, how a team BEGINS a new era WITHOUT a player like Tim Duncan, only time will tell. I fear the Spurs falling into mediocrity without the big fundamental's leadership, yet another part of me feels like maybe this is a defining moment for the rest of the Spurs, especially Kawhi Leonard.

Will he be the MVP of the League and lead us into a new era of Spurs history - the Kawhi era?

In any case... good bye, old man. You will be fiercely missed, for your play on the court and your leadership off of it. :lobt::lobt::lobt::lobt::lobt:

[slick'81]

Words cant descrbe how i feel.im grateful yet soo sad

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[BatManu20]

NBA did a better Career Top 10 for Timmy.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL1sORY3Kh4

[TDomination]

Everytime I think about it, I still feel so sad. I can't believe we won't see him hugging the ball before tipoff anymore. Or hear his name when the starting lineup is announced. So Sad

[BatManu20]

One thing to be considered: If KG and Paul Pierce both retire as well (as expected), we could have one of the greatest HOF Classes of all time.

-Duncan
-Kobe
-Garnett
-Pierce

[timtonymanu]

One thing to be considered: If KG and Paul Pierce both retire as well (as expected), we could have one of the greatest HOF Classes of all time.

-Duncan
-Kobe
-Garnett
-Pierce

I think Pierce announced he was coming back and finishing out his contract.

[BatManu20]

I think Pierce announced he was coming back and finishing out his contract.


Ah just saw that. Oh well. Kind of hoping KG comes back for one more year too tbh.

[houston spurs fan]

NBA did a better Career Top 10 for Timmy.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL1sORY3Kh4
Still cannot be believe .4 after the shot over Shaq. Damn, we had it that year!

[houston spurs fan]

Ah just saw that. Oh well. Kind of hoping KG comes back for one more year too tbh.
Don't want any part of KG at Tim's ceremony. That said, maybe he doesn't even show up...

[beirmeistr]

Congratu lations on your retirement, TD. Now you will get a chance to enjoy your kids as they grow up and to enjoy all your hobbies.
Thank you for those 5 championships.
I hope you can still participate in the HEB commercials, maybe as a visitor to the Spurs antics.

[MVPCues]

Still cannot be believe .4 after the shot over Shaq. Damn, we had it that year!

No doubt. While at the time that did not hurt as much as 6, over the long run, it is worse because of the ring a year after 6.

Three worse Spurs moments IMO:
1. .4
2. 6
3. Manu fouls Dirk

[tonight...you]

No doubt. While at the time that did not hurt as much as 6, over the long run, it is worse because of the ring a year after 6.

Three worse Spurs moments IMO:
1. .4
2. 6
3. Manu fouls Dirk
Yeah, the Rod Strickland TO is up there too.

[timtonymanu]

NBA did a better Career Top 10 for Timmy.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL1sORY3Kh4

#5 :tu. That's why I never felt sorry for Seattle fans losing their team and I'm glad that was their last moment of playoff basketball. Entitled whiny fanbase.

[Slomo]

I have nothing new to say in this thread but not saying thank you just feels wrong.

Thank you Tim and good luck!

The last 19 years were a great time to be a basketball fan and a Spurs fan.

[houston spurs fan]

No doubt. While at the time that did not hurt as much as 6, over the long run, it is worse because of the ring a year after 6.

Three worse Spurs moments IMO:
1. .4
2. 6
3. Manu fouls Dirk
I don't know man with 6 the trophy was rolled out and I think a lot of us thought our window had closed. It had been so long without a chip and so agonizing.. 6 made 5 so incredibly sweet. Doesn't matter though, just sad the wheels have fallen off. This is like a memorial service in here right now...I wonder if Pop chokes up at the press conference tomorrow.

[Dex]

Still cannot be believe .4 after the shot over Shaq. Damn, we had it that year!

Eh, as much of a gut punch 0.4 was at the time, I've come to accept it because I feel like it was far from a given that we would've gone all the way.

Spurs would still have to win one more against the Laker Supersquad, then a series against a very talented Minnesota squad (with prime KG, Sprewell, and Cassell), and THEN beat the same Detroit Pistons team who took them to 7 games a year later and were arguably playing stronger basketball that year.

The worst part about it really was that Duncan's shot will never get the credit it deserves because of Fisher.

Not only did 6 turn a sure thing into a bitter memory, but it also erased a clutch turnaround jumper AND three from Tony which would have gone down as two of of the biggest shots in Spurs history.

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[dbreiden83080]

WOW ESPN is barely covering it. Just MLB all star crap..

[TampaDude]

End of an era. Thanks for all the memories, Tim. Enjoy your retirement. :toast

[BatManu20]

WOW ESPN is barely covering it. Just MLB all star crap..

They've been covering it all day tbh. It was all they talked about for about 3-4 hours this morning.

[myhc]

Thank you Timmy. It was a true honor to have watched you. Seeing you finally bring a title to San Antonio to 99, to all the playoff battles with the Lakers and then to the Heat, and then the redemption in 2014. There will never be another like you. Quite simply, thank you.

[dbreiden83080]

They've been covering it all day tbh. It was all they talked about for about 3-4 hours this morning.

Thought Sportscenter would really go into it. Nothing much..

[houston spurs fan]

Hating the GPFOAT remarks from like everyone. He's so much more than that. Kevin Aronitz wrote an incredible piece on ESPN.com if anyone is interested.

[myhc]

Hating the GPFOAT remarks from like everyone. He's so much more than that. Kevin Aronitz wrote an incredible piece on ESPN.com if anyone is interested.

Agreed. It gives room to idiots like Tim Colishaw on Around the Horn today to call him the greatest PF of all time but a borderline top 10 player. Of course he got roasted by the rest of the panel.

[RD2191]

Hating the GPFOAT remarks from like everyone. He's so much more than that. Kevin Aronitz wrote an incredible piece on ESPN.com if anyone is interested.
It diminishes how good of a player he really was. Easily a top 10 player of all time.

[houston spurs fan]

Agreed. It gives room to idiots like Tim Colishaw on Around the Horn today to call him the greatest PF of all time but a borderline top 10 player. Of course he got roasted by the rest of the panel.
It's the Dallas homerism, Cowlishaw is an idiot.

[theman21]

It was a good 19 years...guess time for me to retire my account name :(

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[houston spurs fan]

It diminishes how good of a player he really was. Easily a top 10 player of all time.
Agree with you, not just on the court though. Tim changed the NBA, the culture, and how to build an organization in the modern Era. So many dudes have jobs right now not because of Pop but because of TD. He's a top 3 of all time not just because of what he did on the court, but everything else...damn this sucks

[Mal]

Fuck that. It really hit me right now. I thought I was prepared for it, but apperantly wasnt. :((((

[timtonymanu]

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVVaMEHmvAE

Cousins knows to respect now after this. :lol

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[FkLA]

Fuck it still hasn't really sunk in tbh.

Long live the great Timothy Duncan. :cry

[TampaDude]

and THEN beat the same Detroit Pistons team who took them to 7 games a year later and were arguably playing stronger basketball that year.

^ this

Nobody was beating the 2004 Pistons in the Finals. They utterly dismantled the Lakers and would have beaten us rather handily. We only beat them the following year because Horry went into god mode in the Finals.

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[pjjrfan]

"not with a bang but a whimper" His retirement came quietly and without fanfare, but his career was cataclysmic as far as San Antonio sports fans and Spurs organization is concerned. I had already resigned myself to the fact that the Spurs would never win a title in my lifetime, but then came Tim and 5 titles later I have become greedy and want a 6th though this one will have to come without the great Tim Duncan. Sad to see to him retire, but happy and blessed for the time we had him on the court representing our great city and team. GO SPURS GO!!!! Go Tim Go!!!! Here's to a great future for Timmy as he awaits his induction into the Hall Of Fame.

[TampaDude]

"not with a bang but a whimper" His retirement came quietly and without fanfare, but his career was cataclysmic as far as San Antonio sports fans and Spurs organization is concerned. I had already resigned myself to the fact that the Spurs would never win a title in my lifetime, but then came Tim and 5 titles later I have become greedy and want a 6th though this one will have to come without the great Tim Duncan. Sad to see to him retire, but happy and blessed for the time we had him on the court representing our great city and team. GO SPURS GO!!!! Go Tim Go!!!! Here's to a great future for Timmy as he awaits his induction into the Hall Of Fame.

Not really a whimper...more like a quiet wave goodbye...

[FkLA]

Nauseating watching Wilbon compare Kirby to the great Timothy Duncan.

"I don't see any separation between the two."
" If there's a tiebreaker it would be entertainment value and you'd have to give Kirby the notch there."

:vomit:

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[Nathan89]

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Stern on his tippy-toes :lol

[Nathan89]

Fuck it still hasn't really sunk in tbh.

Long live the great Timothy Duncan. :cry

It won't until you have to watch the Spurs without him. At least we have Tony still.:lol

[timtonymanu]

Nauseating watching Wilbon compare Kirby to the great Timothy Duncan.

"I don't see any separation between the two."
" If there's a tiebreaker it would be entertainment value and you'd have to give Kirby the notch there."

:vomit:

Jesus Christ. Wilbon with the bads per par

[apalisoc_9]

Jesus Christ. Wilbon with the bads per par

Even Horrible trolls like Stephen A have Duncan sugnificantly higher on the list. Wilbon :lol

[Dex]

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As much as I hate to say it, now more than ever Kobe and Tim's careers will be linked.

10 championships. 5 playoff showdowns (not counting 2013 since Kobe didn't play) split 3-2. 3 MVPs. 5 Finals MVPs. 33 All-star appearances.

Two very different retirements in 2016.

Both legends.

End of an era indeed.

[houston spurs fan]

Jesus Christ. Wilbon with the bads per par
Asinine

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[InRareForm]

Wilbon wtf man "entertainment value" lol foh

[Killakobe81]

Nauseating watching Wilbon compare Kirby to the great Timothy Duncan.

"I don't see any separation between the two."
" If there's a tiebreaker it would be entertainment value and you'd have to give Kirby the notch there."

:vomit:

I never liked Wilbon tbh ...
But hey Like I said Duncan gets the edge.
Y'all just need to stop acting like there is a huge gulf between them ...when it's more like a river ...

[HI-FI]

Nauseating watching Wilbon compare Kirby to the great Timothy Duncan.

"I don't see any separation between the two."
" If there's a tiebreaker it would be entertainment value and you'd have to give Kirby the notch there."

:vomit:
Disgusting. Imo one was toxic to their culture while the other cemented a culture that was already in place.
I was always hoping TD could make it one more year so he'd not have to share a HoF with Kobe but guess that's the way it is. To give Kobe some credit (ugh) he's been very complimentary of Duncan.

[timtonymanu]

Put Kobe on the Spurs and he bails after a year. :lol

[Killakobe81]

Either way plenty on Twitter ESPN all have tim over Kobe.
Espn rank also made the same choice.

[Killakobe81]

Disgusting. Imo one was toxic to their culture while the other cemented a culture that was already in place.
I was always hoping TD could make it one more year so he'd not have to share a HoF with Kobe but guess that's the way it is. To give Kobe some credit (ugh) he's been very complimentary of Duncan.

Why wouldnt he?
Game recognize game.
Lot's of great players have spoken on his behalf today.

[spursistan]

I'm real fuckin' sad fellas :depressed..

[-21-]

I never liked Wilbon tbh ...
But hey Like I said Duncan gets the edge.
Y'all just need to stop acting like there is a huge gulf between them ...when it's more like a river ...

It's a wider river than you think.

[HI-FI]

Hard to express what Duncan has meant, especially on a shithole like ST, which ironically mainly exists because of him :lol but
Thank you.

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[skulls138]

I never liked Wilbon tbh ...
But hey Like I said Duncan gets the edge.
Y'all just need to stop acting like there is a huge gulf between them ...when it's more like a river ...Thanks for the props from a mortal enemy.

[ace3g]

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#ThankYouTD (https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThankYouTD?src=hash) I Wish I Could Of Got The Chance To Play With You But You Hanging Them Up, What A Great Career!!! #Respect21 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Respect21?src=hash)

[ElNono]

Never gonna see this again... :depressed

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[Slime Baller]

I had a Spurs hat on today while shopping at HEB. I saw a fellow in a Spurs shirt. We nodded at each other with a knowing sadness and continued on.

Thanks for everything, Tim. I hope we get to see you post-career as a coach or, at least, as a prominent figure in the organization.

[keeferob25]

LOL Tim Calishaw said he MAYBE top 10 player of all time lol. Frank Isola FINALLY said what I've said for a long time now and that's that Duncan, while not the singular greatest player of all time he is the best franchise player/centerpiece of all-time!

[BatManu20]

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[Snaq O'Meal]

To call Tim Duncan the greatest of all time does not even begin to describe his overall influence on the game. Not only has he dominated the game with his abilities, but his selflessness, humility and sense of humour has provided the San Antonio Spurs with the blueprint for recruiting talents that fit into a team performing consistently at the highest levels. He was the ultimate competitor. The ultimate team mate. The foundation. The franchise. Tim Duncan's legacy will endure long after all the accolades have faded.

[Dex]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/748924599488745472/6Y4SG9r5_bigger.jpg Dejounte Murray Verified account ‏@DejounteMurray (https://twitter.com/DejounteMurray)

#ThankYouTD (https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThankYouTD?src=hash) I Wish I Could Of Got The Chance To Play With You But You Hanging Them Up, What A Great Career!!! #Respect21 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Respect21?src=hash)

"Could of"

Oh shit, we got a dumb-dumb on our hands. :lol

[Killakobe81]

It's a wider river than you think.

some rivers are pretty big ...:lol

but the point still stands.

[DPG21920]

some rivers are pretty big ...:lol

but the point still stands.

But you're clearly in de-Nile

[HarlemHeat37]

Nice article on ESPN

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/16989399/why-tim-duncan-most-influential-player

[Killakobe81]

But you're clearly in de-Nile

Ha ha you made a funny !

[HI-FI]

Nice article on ESPN

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/16989399/why-tim-duncan-most-influential-player
Like the avatar, Duncan and Chigurh, both silent assassins.

[DPG21920]

Ha ha you made a funny !

Lefty sent me a PM with that joke. All credit to Lefty.

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[ducks]

https://sports.yahoo.com/news/tim-duncan-once-held-up-a-team-flight-over-a-chicago-bears-game-2-220118813.html

Duncan held up spurs game to watch FOOTBALL

[Bellboy]

Hate to admit being an old man and probably watched more past Spurs games than I will future games. But still remember the day it was announced that we were leasing the Dallas Chaparrals for three years and were going to be called the San Antonio Gunslingers. Thank goodness that name never showed up on an official box score. It took less than twenty games to pass up the Chaps previous season attendance.

Had a few days of angst thru the years. Refs bad calls in the 1979 Washington Bullets playoff series, the Rod Strickland turnover in 1990, the .4 shot in 2004 Manu's foul on Dirk in 2006, and game 6 vs. Miami in 2013. I dealt with the angst by saying to my self " next time ".

Well Timmy has retired and another day of angst has come upon me. And the sad part is I can't say " next time ".

Thanks Tim, for everything.

[tonight...you]

Hate to admit being an old man and probably watched more past Spurs games than I will future games. But still remember the day it was announced that we were leasing the Dallas Chaparrals for three years and were going to be called the San Antonio Gunslingers. Thank goodness that name never showed up on an official box score. It took less than twenty games to pass up the Chaps previous season attendance.

Had a few days of angst thru the years. Refs bad calls in the 1979 Washington Bullets playoff series, the Rod Strickland turnover in 1990, the .4 shot in 2004 Manu's foul on Dirk in 2006, and game 6 vs. Miami in 2013. I dealt with the angst by saying to my self " next time ".

Well Timmy has retired and another day of angst has come upon me. And the sad part is I can't say " next time ".

Thanks Tim, for everything.

:toast

[From Downtown]

It's really nice to read all the NBA players recognizing both his talent and amazing character...he really is one of a kind

[BatManu20]

Shaq has been showing Timmy some serious love these past couple years.


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[Ron Swanson]

It will hit me again when he's not on the court at the beginning of the season.

[pgardn]

The video of the footwork, hands, etc... will be used by coaches forever.
He lives on.

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

Next year's Heisman winner, potentially.

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[Harry Callahan]

This is very a sad day for me. It's just hard to process the fact that TD's not stepping on the court again for the Spurs.

What an amazing 19 year career we just witnessed. All with the same team on top of that. We have been so fortunate to have #21 on our side.

What a treat to watch Tim's entire career unfold in San Antonio with success I could never have imaged as a life long Spurs fan going back to the beginnings of SA's entry into the NBA.

Time marches on - present and future Spurs will provide high quality basketball. Make no mistake, though, things will never be the same going forward.

Well done Timmy, Well done.

[HarlemHeat37]

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[TheGreatYacht]

Faggot ass Max Kellerman said Duncan is a Top 12 player. This is the dipshit they picked to replace Skip Bayless on First Take... So don't expect any Spurs coverage from them anytime soon.

He's a Kobe tard that guaranteed the championship when they landed Dwight

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[BatManu20]

"Shaqting the fool" :lol

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Just wish he got to eliminate the Rockets. those fucker at clutchfans are lucky they avoided him.

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Just wish he got to eliminate the Rockets. those fucker at clutchfans are lucky they avoided him.

Yup. That's the one team I really wish we had gotten a chance to send home too, especially in the last couple years.

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[Slippy]

It was an awesome ride Tim. Thank you for the memories & championships. From the twin towers to the beautiful game . Its going to be sad not seing you out there in a spurs uni.

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[TD 21]

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[T Park]

This day sucks way more than I anticipated.

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[loveforthegame]

This day sucks way more than I anticipated.

Exactly. After reading all the respect, watching the tributes, it still doesn't seem real.

[tholdren]

Think this is why manu came back?

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[tholdren]

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[BillMc]

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[SilverSpur]

Can't believe its been 20 years. I can still remember the moment we won the lottery pick and now he"s retired. Wow how fast time goes by.
Going to wear my Duncan jersey to work tomorrow.
Well I guess the next thing to look forward to is his Hall of Fame induction.
Going to be odd seeing him sitting next to Robinson watching games.
Thanks for being a professianl and the greatest Power Foward of all time.

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[DarrinS]

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[BatManu20]

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[Russ]

I can only echo the sentiments shared by most here ...

Tim Duncan is/was one of the greatest players of all time, but him being such a quiet yet great leader and (as far as we can tell from the outside) an amazing teammate and truly special role model is what I will remember at least as fondly as his game.

Thanks, TD, long may you run! :toast

Sometimes someone puts it just right. And you, sir, just did. :toast


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Oh, jeez, I actually hacked iced tea through my nose! Perfect!

[Spur|n|Austin]

What do you guys think regarding when they retire his jersey?

Bruce retired in 2009 and his jersey was retired in 2012 - I don't see them waiting that long for Timmy.

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[BillMc]

Oh, jeez, I actually hacked iced tea through my nose! Perfect!
:lol

:toast:flag:

[Ron Swanson]

What do you guys think regarding when they retire his jersey?

Bruce retired in 2009 and his jersey was retired in 2012 - I don't see them waiting that long for Timmy.


Retire it tomorrow.

OK, maybe not tomorrow, but they will not wait long to do it.

[BillMc]

So will we see TD in the stands watching games like D-Rob? An assistant coach eventually?

Or will he go full Howard Hughes recluse and almost never be seen again?

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[Skoobz]

This for me is like the hurt of 2013 at the time. Thanks TD for the memories, leadership and humility. There will never be another like you.

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[BillMc]

What do you guys think regarding when they retire his jersey?

Bruce retired in 2009 and his jersey was retired in 2012 - I don't see them waiting that long for Timmy.

First nationally televised home game? Bruce wasn't quite the magnitude (no offense to the original number 12). How long did they wait on David? Anyone remember?

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Related to that Kevin Pelton had an ESPN Insider article where he made the case for greatest of this generation among Timmy, Shaq, Kobe, KG and Dirk. Anyone read it? What was the order?

My order?

Tim
Shaq
KG
Kobe
Dirk

[Spur|n|Austin]

This for me is like the hurt of 2013 at the time. Thanks TD for the memories, leadership and humility. There will never be another like you.

Worse, imo - it'll be very real come October and he's not on the court.

[BillMc]

Man the Onion is not going to be the same...

[Spur|n|Austin]

First nationally televised home game? Bruce wasn't quite the magnitude (no offense to the original number 12). How long did they wait on David? Anyone remember?

They actually waited longer for The Admiral - retired in 2003 and jersey retired in 2007.

[Spurtacular]

Saddest day of the summer for me. I was hoping TD would will one more season. I think he would have done two more were that knee to have held out, tbh.

[BatManu20]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CnIGXl6VYAALbcN.jpg

[BillMc]

They actually waited longer for The Admiral - retired in 2003 and jersey retired in 2007.

Wow. Was it that long? I'll be disappointed if it's not this year.

Better not be AFTER Kobe's. :ihit

[Spur|n|Austin]

Wow. Was it that long? I'll be disappointed if it's not this year.

Better not be AFTER Kobe's. :ihit

Personally I feel like TD is getting more respect than Kobe got; his retirement was too drawn out. I think each mirrored their retirement to the way they played their careers, and that's fine. If Kobe gets his retired before Tim (which will probably happen), good for him - I won't be in LA for that, but I'll damn sure be at the AT&T center for Timmy's!

[Blackjack]

some nice words from George Hill

https://www.instagram.com/p/BHuhIO5gOLI/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/BHuhIO5gOLI/)

Wow . . .

We're going to miss you, TD. Every-single-one of us.

Thank you.

[houston spurs fan]

First nationally televised home game? Bruce wasn't quite the magnitude (no offense to the original number 12). How long did they wait on David? Anyone remember?
Game 1 next year. And I hope they are playing the Warriors so KD and Curry can witness true greatness and the retirement ceremony in person. Doing it the right way, putting a team and a city on you freakin back.

[ace3g]

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Sad to see another legend leaving this game! Greatest power forward in the game of basketball! #ThankYouTD (https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThankYouTD?src=hash)

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/714930979320803328/YiW1tsHC_bigger.jpg Whataburger® Verified account ‏@Whataburger (https://twitter.com/Whataburger)

Nobody got the W quite like Timmy D. We'll miss you! #ThankYouTD (https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThankYouTD?src=hash)

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[dylankerouac]

Really hate that he retired, but he's leaving the organization at the right time.

The organization has been slowly preparing for his departure, and I'm impressed with the team that has been assembled following his departure. We are now in year One of the Post-Duncan era.

[ace3g]

99, 03, 05, 07, 14 and everything on and off the court - 19 years of fundamental excellence. #ThankYouTD (https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThankYouTD?src=hash)

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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[ducks]

Watching Tim Duncan retires http://nba.nbcsports.com/2016/07/11/spurs-video-commemorating-tim-duncans-retirement/?ocid=yahoo&partner=ya5nbcs&yptr=yahoo?guid=nbc_dps_timduncanretires_160711

[Blackjack]

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Perfect. :lol

[HankChinaski]

Opening night is going to be the weirdest evening ever for me. Been watching the Spurs back to the early days of D-Rob in the hemisphere arena. Feels like a good chunk of my life watching sports gravitates from these two big men. D-rob's retirement was rough but not hollow with Duncan still in silver and black. Duncan's retirement leaves a massive ache knowing 21 won't be called out again till his jersey is retired.

[Down Under]

Blamed himself when they lost, praised teammates and organisation when they won
Never complained about referees, took responsibility himself
Never threw teammates under bus, just set an example so they’d work harder
Taught the game to players on other teams, never talked trash
Made average players good & good player’s elite
Won with humility, lost with class

[Spurtacular]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUbbFC_thak

[fresnodog]

A truly sad day. But what an amazing journey that i got to watch on tv and i consider myself so lucky to have seen him play in person. TD=🐐

[skin27]

Thanks for the memories Tim.. And 19 years of greatness you gave to Spurs.. Hats off to the greatest power forward of all time:worthy:

[Floyd Pacquiao]

While other kids were doing cross overs and shooting fadaways in the park I was jab stepping and shooting bank shots.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/710244884242763776/mfUF0ckx_bigger.jpg Ric Flair® Verified account ‏@RicFlairNatrBoy (https://twitter.com/RicFlairNatrBoy)

From the Wake Forest days to the @Spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs), there will never be another Tim Duncan! Congrats on a wonderful career!

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[Spur|n|Austin]

While other kids were doing cross overs and shooting fadaways in the park I was jab stepping and shooting bank shots.

Same bro, I remember being 12-13 and practicing that turnaround fadeaway over and over.

[RayTdropout]

Love you Tim it will never be the same.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/745667983557656576/i6T6TgOn_bigger.jpg NBA TV Verified account ‏@NBATV (https://twitter.com/NBATV)

.@Barryathree (https://twitter.com/Barryathree) weighs in on Tim Duncan...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CnIasIYWAAA22Z-.jpg

[spurraider21]

^i wonder what brent barry will say when TP retires

[TDomination]

I still feel like its not real

Man, when the Spurs start playing again its probably going to hit hard again not seeing his name on the roster.

[Spur|n|Austin]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUbbFC_thak

HD quality https://vimeo.com/67034847

[BatManu20]

The Nature Boy has spoken! :worthy:

[Ron Swanson]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/710244884242763776/mfUF0ckx_bigger.jpg Ric Flair® Verified account ‏@RicFlairNatrBoy (https://twitter.com/RicFlairNatrBoy)

From the Wake Forest days to the @Spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs), there will never be another Tim Duncan! Congrats on a wonderful career!



https://m.popkey.co/496655/kWN48.gif

[skulls138]

I still feel like its not real

Man, when the Spurs start playing again its probably going to hit hard again not seeing his name on the roster.Big time

[RayTdropout]

Wow I'm shocked on how many stars are showing Timmy love it's about time!!

[BatManu20]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CnIez7pVYAAwo_B.jpg

[skulls138]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CnIez7pVYAAwo_B.jpgThats fucking awesome. :lol

[Ice009]

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lol, I've been saying he's top 5 for past couple of weeks (and before that too). Steve Kerr is the only one outside of Spurstalk that I've heard say it. I am now almost sure that the Warriors are reading Spurstalk ;).

[Spurtacular]

HD quality https://vimeo.com/67034847

Muy bueno.

[Leetonidas]

It won't truly sink in for me til opening night :depressed

[houston spurs fan]

I'm drinking now,excessively.

[Mugen]

Just a legendary career tbh, no real reason to be sad considering Timmy should be considered one of the best franchise players of all time in any sport.

[NikosChelsea7]

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[raybies]

^i wonder what brent barry will say when TP retires

Had to go there... lol

[BatManu20]

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In case the link doesn't work for anyone.


greenranger14: I've been waiting all day for someone tell me it was a joke or a lie....I feel like one of the luckiest guys of my generation to be able to share the court with you for 5 years...you were and still are one my biggest idols since I was in middle school...I will forever cherish these moments and the countless times you've been the guy to encourage me and lift me up with confidence as if the roles were reversed...you truly are the greatest most humble teammate and person I've ever come across...I can go on for days about how much you've taught me, you are the ultimate professional and the reason why the spurs organization has been the best in sports for 20yrs...the league/game won't be the same without you, you will be truly missed...and I will miss you the most, because you were also the guy to have my back when pop cussed me out lol...and a final note, I would like to call...Dibs! On your parking space, seat on the plane, locker, everything! Lol I'm lucky to be able to call you family, much love tiny Tim #Thank (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thank/) you #Thebigfundamental (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thebigfundamental/) #21 (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/21/) #GPFOAT (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/gpfoat/)#Legend (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/legend/)

[BatManu20]

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[raybies]

In case the link doesn't work for anyone.


greenranger14: I've been waiting all day for someone tell me it was a joke or a lie....I feel like one of the luckiest guys of my generation to be able to share the court with you for 5 years...you were and still are one my biggest idols since I was in middle school...I will forever cherish these moments and the countless times you've been the guy to encourage me and lift me up with confidence as if the roles were reversed...you truly are the greatest most humble teammate and person I've ever come across...I can go on for days about how much you've taught me, you are the ultimate professional and the reason why the spurs organization has been the best in sports for 20yrs...the league/game won't be the same without you, you will be truly missed...and I will miss you the most, because you were also the guy to have my back when pop cussed me out lol...and a final note, I would like to call...Dibs! On your parking space, seat on the plane, locker, everything! Lol I'm lucky to be able to call you family, much love tiny Tim #Thank (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thank/) you #Thebigfundamental (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thebigfundamental/) #21 (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/21/) #GPFOAT (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/gpfoat/)#Legend (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/legend/)

:tu

On a side note I wore my Duncan Jersey to some pick up ball tonight...

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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[Vic Petro]

I was sufficiently distracted at work all day to avoid all this. Now after watching the videos and reading all of these posts and articles, I'm officially fucked up.

I spent weeks bracing for this, saw it coming a mile away, and it still knocked me over.

Thanks for 19 years Tim Duncan. You brought me more joy than you care to know.

Hope the statue won't embarrass you too much.

-21-

[Robz4000]

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Damn, not sure which tribute I liked more between LDN and Hill.

[lefty]

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Porzingoat

[Spur|n|Austin]

Damn, not sure which tribute I liked more between LDN and Hill.

It was Hill, then Danny just came hauling into first with that one. Dayum.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/748820462507925504/2ooHXvJ8_bigger.jpg Aron Baynes Verified account ‏@aronbaynes (https://twitter.com/aronbaynes)

It was an honour playing with you TD. A true legend mate

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[DMC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/714930979320803328/YiW1tsHC_bigger.jpg Whataburger® Verified account ‏@Whataburger (https://twitter.com/Whataburger)

Nobody got the W quite like Timmy D. We'll miss you! #ThankYouTD (https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThankYouTD?src=hash)

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Blair knows some people.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/742541646974177280/_hkzlJ0H_bigger.jpg Mike Wise Verified account ‏@MikeWiseguy (https://twitter.com/MikeWiseguy)

Bruce @Bowen12 (https://twitter.com/Bowen12) on Tim Duncan "Why was he so private? He knew how important it was to save something for yourself."

https://t.co/ptVu6Kn3cR

[BatManu20]

Baynes should've gone with this pic instead.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CnI4DM4VYAAU_in?format=jpg&name=large

[Kikoluna]

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Much respect after that post Danny

[SPURt]

Has Parker contributed anything to the retirement praise?

[Robz4000]

Has Parker contributed anything to the retirement praise?

You didn't see the Whataburger tribute above?

[Snaq O'Meal]

Has Parker contributed anything to the retirement praise?

I think he's attending to national team duties at the moment.

[ElNono]

I think he's attending to national team duties at the moment.

So is Manu, tbh...

[HarlemHeat37]

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[TheGoldStandard]

I think he's attending to national team duties at the moment.

Those players wives aren't going to sleep with themselves..

[007nites]

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[SnakeBoy]

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[KenziE]

Thank you TD 21 my forever idol ...

[Kuestmaster]

I'm so fucking sad. I can't believe I will never see another game from Timmy.

He's a living legend.

Thanks for everything 21, you'll always be my favorite athlete.

[KimmyGib]

And so the 'Duncan Era' of our beloved Spurs comes to an end, and settles gracefully into its final home in memory. It's hard to believe it's over, and yet, it's equally hard to believe something so wonderful that never again will be is still so close behind us; so near, and now, so far.

Let it be known, I was a Spurs fan during the time of Tim Duncan.

Thanks Timmy.

[Uriel]

I'm not from the US, but I had the immense privilege of watching Tim Duncan play live once before he retired. It was 3 years ago, in Los Angeles, in Staples Center. Spurs vs. Lakers. It was a late regular season game and the Spurs were battling for the 1 seed.

I remember Tim in the post going up Pau Gasol. He faced him up, drove to the basket, then just hammered the ball in Pau's face. I literally jumped out of my seat and screamed.

I will never forget that moment. #ThankYouTD

http://ballislife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/201304142337850624552-p2.jpg

[davidbowie]

i feel so lucky to have been a fan from the start. on my hometown team. an incredible man and amazing player. couldnt have wished for a better career. looking back now that it's really over everything went so beautifully. all the way to 2014 redemption. just epic. so many happy memories. you can tell how much he was loved and respected by his peers. that's rare

i love you tim. thanks for making it cool to say you were from san antonio.

[Sean Cagney]

i feel so lucky to have been a fan from the start. on my hometown team. an incredible man and amazing player. couldnt have wished for a better career. looking back now that it's really over everything went so beautifully. all the way to 2014 redemption. just epic. so many happy memories.

i love you tim. thanks for making it cool to say you were from san antonio.19.0 PPG, 10.8 boards and 2.2 bpg, not bad for 19 years..... Oh yeah the most important 5 DAMN RINGS...... My idol, my fave athlete of all TIMES.

[Fernando TD21]

Thanks for everything Tim. My favorite player and the reason why I'm a spurs fan.

I did a couple of wallpapers to celebrate his career:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d2wquV8KQgE/V4SvFCltA_I/AAAAAAAAA7Y/zKTb0n9WC-oB23hBN9y85_RPdXnQA-t8ACCo/s640/tim%2Bduncan%2B5titles.jpg
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[kjhip1]

I've spent the last 25 or so years watching the Spurs and am in awe from watching Timmy come into the league and where he had led us. Every year you knew the Spurs would be not just competitive but have that chance to win the title. It is all thanks to #21. He played the game the right way and did it with class. He did it in his own way and that is why the Spurs are the best organization in all of sports. Still don't want to believe the ride is over but you know for Tim, he's probably going get up in the morning and eat his Cheerios like any other day. In an era that brought us the likes of Kobe, KG, Allen Iverson, etc., Timmy didn't gloat, he didn't talk trash, he just played the game and became a legend. Greatest player in his era!!! Sad to him go but will always have the memories!

[Obstructed_View]

Related to that Kevin Pelton had an ESPN Insider article where he made the case for greatest of this generation among Timmy, Shaq, Kobe, KG and Dirk. Anyone read it? What was the order?

My order?

Tim
Shaq
KG
Kobe
Dirk

My order:

Jordan
Kareem
Wilt
Tim

[TE]

Feeling finally starting to hit the feels. Even if the Spurs win another title with the current cast, or a different one in 10 years, it just won't ever be the same without you out there. I'm sure other fans have all learned something from watching you play all these years and what I learned echoes a lot of posts here and from social media (fans and NBA players): you are a shining example of how to be successful (one of the greatest to ever do it) with class. That's why so many of your peers respect the heck out of you.

Thank you, TD. Fuck now I gotta start a day at work sad as fuck.

[pookenstein]

The ringer (https://theringer.com/tim-duncan-retirement-63c201d26f48#.l0oqzvl1x):



Consider this: They had the highest positive scoring margin of any Finals matchup ever, and also the highest field goal percentage, while their highest-scoring player (Parker) averaged fewer points than any other scoring leader on a championship team (17.4). But nothing was more surreal than this:



They’d erased the Game 6 nightmare from the year before (when Ray Allen and the Heat snatched the championship rings (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44T6FYdLcLc) off their fingers and also all my emotions out of my soul). More than that, they’d turned that horrifying memory into something cool, a gruesome wound that healed into an intimidating battle scar. Allen hitting that 3 transformed from a historical marker of pain to a symbol of resilience and fortitude, the accelerant for the greatest, most fulfilling season in the history of the franchise.


So it would’ve been an easy story to write if Duncan had decided that that was the ending he wanted. But he didn’t. Because it wasn’t. And I’m glad that it wasn’t. Retiring after winning a title is like taking a bath with your spouse: It sounds like a good idea before you do it, and it always looks dope in movies, but it never ends up being as romantic as you’d hoped. You mostly end up just sitting there talking about how you never realized how small the tub is.


Duncan spent his whole career trying to win. So that’s how I thought his career should end. I wanted him to try to win and try to win and try to win and then finally not be able to. And that’s where we are right now. He died on his shield in the 2016 playoffs. It’s exactly the right Thing.

Never saw it that way, but the more I think about it, the more I agree.

[Obstructed_View]

Dear Media: If your only takeaway from your interaction with Tim Duncan is that he's dull, that means he didn't like you.

[houston spurs fan]

Anybody know what time Pop talks today? I assume it will stream on NBATV

[r0drig0lac]

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[kobyz]

I just feel a hole, feel not complete with Tim having only 5 titles, he did, dedicate and secrefise to deserve more, at least 6! This is killing me...

[houston spurs fan]

DRob on Mike n Mike closed his interview this morning saying Timmy was Top 5. They were a little surprised to hear him say that but dammit he was. If this were the Knicks there'd be no question...Kerr was the only other guy I've heard say this. I hope TD's legacy grows over time similar to the way the big O's has...

[JP le Requin]

I feel bad...so sad... so sad..
i already miss so much the amiral, and now Timmy...

I wanted to come back in san antonio maybe one last time to again see Timmy playing and kiss the board..

what a legacy, what a champion we had..what a career !!

THANKS SO MUCH TIMMMY..

Love, from France...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4n-Gb0x3jU

[JP le Requin]

its like i miss a 20 years old pal...

[NikosChelsea7]

Anybody know what time Pop talks today? I assume it will stream on NBATV

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[byrontx]

Favorite story so far...
http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/washington-wizards/former-wizards-center-etan-thomas-has-best-tim-duncan-story?p=ya5nbcs&ocid=yahoo&yptr=yahoo

[TheCerebral1]

I lived in San Antonio as a kid of 5 in early 1992, and I fell in love with the game under The Admiral. He gave you athleticism, professionalism and always willing to sign a ball or say hello. I sat front row behind the bench early in 1992, and he came up to me and signed a ball. At the time he was my favorite player that I ever saw live (sans the respect I have for Jordan). In 1996, when he went down I just felt a pit in my stomach, and I thought that the type of injury it was, that he would lose a step. The luckiest thing that ever happened was a lottery pick in the name of Wake Forest four year starter Tim Duncan. From the first day, he proved that silence can be deadly. You can pursue greatness, with leaving it on the court and not being a drama queen poser. For every trip to San Antonio for work, it was a personal attempt to see him play. The consistency, the non-wavering work in the community and more importantly 19 seasons of being a kid in a candy shop. I thank you Timmy, for making the game of basketball great again and that TEAM comes first. Congrats on all the accolades and successes, but truly thank you for being a role model in the worst way possible in a game that is full of clowns. Congrats to the greatest Team General of all time.

[SPURt]

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Does anyone know the time zone on this time? EST?

[Ice009]

DRob on Mike n Mike closed his interview this morning saying Timmy was Top 5. They were a little surprised to hear him say that but dammit he was. If this were the Knicks there'd be no question...Kerr was the only other guy I've heard say this. I hope TD's legacy grows over time similar to the way the big O's has...

I've been saying it for like 2 years. Hardly anyone else here even says it except me.

2013 - He was the finals MVP if his teammates didn't choke it away. That amazing performance in the finals at his age was incredible. He had to watch his teammates throw away the Championship in game 6 after he put them in position to win it. That series got him into the top 5 IMO as he would have been the finals MVP had the last 27 seconds not happened. I also would have wanted him on the court for both of those possessions Pop pulled him out. It really pissed me off.

2014 - He was the Spurs best overall player in the playoffs even though Kawhi was the finals MVP. That cemented him there for me. It was similar to 2007 where Tim was by far the Spurs best player throughout the entire playoffs with TP taking advantage in the finals over Boobie Gibson. By comparison, Kawhi's finals MVP was much more impressive as he went against the best player on the planet while Tony took advantage of a lesser player in the 2007 finals.

2015 - Going against two of the NBA's most athletic front court players at his age and being the Spurs best player in the series made sure that he stayed in the top 5.

Tim was the Spurs best overall player in the 2013, 2014, 2015 playoffs. Think about that for a moment. Incredible that he was able to perform like that at his age on only one good knee. He was an absolute freaking legend.

I am absolutely devastated that he had to retire. I thought the injury to his good knee could be rehabbed during the off-season and that he could/would come back for one more season. It's going to take me a while to process/accept this. I really think he should have taken more time to decide. I think he should have opted out and taken off the whole off-season to see if it felt better by October, and then start training in October if it felt good and be ready to play around January.

[kobyz]

I'm for sure the biggest Tim Duncan fan in the world, I'm so broken right now, no one can understand how much i admire him and the way i connected to him when first time saw him play in 1999 playoff, when i wasn't even much into basketball, it was so direct, so divine... everything about him and his game perfectly touching me... With his retirement i lost big part of me and meaning for life! Also hurting for life knowing how much more he should achieve for not so many time people let him down and so much bad luck!!!

[Killakobe81]

I've been saying it for like 2 years. Hardly anyone else here even says it except me.

2013 - He was the finals MVP if his teammates didn't choke it away. That amazing performance in the finals at his age was incredible. He had to watch his teammates throw away the Championship in game 6 after he put them in position to win it. That series got him into the top 5 IMO as he would have been the finals MVP had the last 27 seconds not happened. I also would have wanted him on the court for both of those possessions Pop pulled him out. It really pissed me off.

2014 - He was the Spurs best overall player in the playoffs even though Kawhi was the finals MVP. That cemented him there for me. It was similar to 2007 where Tim was by far the Spurs best player throughout the entire playoffs with TP taking advantage in the finals over Boobie Gibson. Kawhi's finals MVP was much better though as he went against the best player on the planet while Tony took advantage of a lesser player in the 2007 finals.

2015 - Going against two of the NBA's most athletic front court players at his age and being the Spurs best player in the series made sure that he stayed in the top 5.

Tim was the Spurs best overall player in the 2013, 2014, 2015 playoffs. Think about that for a moment - Incredible that he was able to perform like that at his age on only one good knee. He was an absolute freaking legend.

I am absolutely devastated that he had to retire. I thought the injury to his good knee could be rehabbed during the off-season and that he could/would come back for one more season. It's going to take me a while to process/accept this. I really think he should have taken more time to decide. I think he should have opted out and taken off the whole off-season to see if it felt better by October, and then start training in October if it felt good and be ready to play around January.

I dont think it's stretch to say top 5 ...
I dont really rank guys anymore I prefer all time 5

By position:

1st team

C Kareem
PF Duncan
SF LeBron (edges Bird)
SG Jordan
PG Magic

2nd Team

C Shaq (edges Hakeem but I could easily switch)
PF Dirk (edges KG but I argued for KG 2 years ago)
SF Bird
SG Kobe
PG Isiah (edges GP, Kidd, Stockton and Nash ...steph probably takes this with a few more elite years)

I dont judge players I never saw so No Wilt, Elgin, Oscar West for me ...

[keeferob25]

I've been saying it for like 2 years. Hardly anyone else here even says it except me.

2013 - He was the finals MVP if his teammates didn't choke it away. That amazing performance in the finals at his age was incredible. He had to watch his teammates throw away the Championship in game 6 after he put them in position to win it. That series got him into the top 5 IMO as he would have been the finals MVP had the last 27 seconds not happened. I also would have wanted him on the court for both of those possessions Pop pulled him out. It really pissed me off.

2014 - He was the Spurs best overall player in the playoffs even though Kawhi was the finals MVP. That cemented him there for me. It was similar to 2007 where Tim was by far the Spurs best player throughout the entire playoffs with TP taking advantage in the finals over Boobie Gibson. By comparison, Kawhi's finals MVP was much more impressive as he went against the best player on the planet while Tony took advantage of a lesser player in the 2007 finals.

2015 - Going against two of the NBA's most athletic front court players at his age and being the Spurs best player in the series made sure that he stayed in the top 5.

Tim was the Spurs best overall player in the 2013, 2014, 2015 playoffs. Think about that for a moment. Incredible that he was able to perform like that at his age on only one good knee. He was an absolute freaking legend.

I am absolutely devastated that he had to retire. I thought the injury to his good knee could be rehabbed during the off-season and that he could/would come back for one more season. It's going to take me a while to process/accept this. I really think he should have taken more time to decide. I think he should have opted out and taken off the whole off-season to see if it felt better by October, and then start training in October if it felt good and be ready to play around January.

Bravo Brotha!!!

[Killakobe81]

3rd team

C hakeem
PF KG
SF Pippen (durant may surpass him with some rings tbh)
SG Wade (edges Manu, Drexler, Miller and Ray)
PG GP (personal fave I modeled my defense after him as youngster

[SPURt]

This putz on first take is saying Kobe is the best player of their generation not Duncan.

First Take's Twitter is running a poll to vote the best player between Kobe, Shaq, and Duncan.

Kobe and Shaq are both currently above Tim

Spurstalk engage:

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[kobyz]

Kawhi probably the closest thing there is that similar to Timmy but still quite far to the one and only, and although I'm a big fan of him also and connect to him, after Timmy i can't have even little of the same passion for a player and seeing him succeed although i should cause Kawhi is the type i connect to, and also it will give me pain seeing Spurs winning with Timmy no part of it... Don't know how i could carry on from here...

[kobyz]

I dont think it's stretch to say top 5 ...
I dont really rank guys anymore I prefer all time 5

By position:

1st team

C Kareem
PF Duncan
SF LeBron (edges Bird)
SG Jordan
PG Magic

2nd Team

C Shaq (edges Hakeem but I could easily switch)
PF Dirk (edges KG but I argued for KG 2 years ago)
SF Bird
SG Kobe
PG Isiah (edges GP, Kidd, Stockton and Nash ...steph probably takes this with a few more elite years)

I dont judge players I never saw so No Wilt, Elgin, Oscar West for me ...
Karl Malone should be second!

[Ice009]

I dont think it's stretch to say top 5 ...
I dont really rank guys anymore I prefer all time 5

By position:

1st team

C Kareem
PF Duncan
SF LeBron (edges Bird)
SG Jordan
PG Magic

2nd Team

C Shaq (edges Hakeem but I could easily switch)
PF Dirk (edges KG but I argued for KG 2 years ago)
SF Bird
SG Kobe
PG Isiah (edges GP, Kidd, Stockton and Nash ...steph probably takes this with a few more elite years)

I dont judge players I never saw so No Wilt, Elgin, Oscar West for me ...

Interesting way of looking at it. I kind of like that way of doing it as it makes it easier to choose if you do it by position.

The thing is Killa, Tim could have won 6, 7 or even 8 Championships with the Spurs. As good as Manu and Tony were, he had to play with some lower budget players in his prime as the Spurs never could afford other stars to put around him. Players also didn't seem to want to form super teams back then. lol, where were all these superstar players back in Tim's prime that are trying to form these Super teams now? If Kidd or someone like that came to the Spurs in 2004 or so, I felt the Spurs could have won something like 5 in a row.I consider Manu a big star in his prime (which was only a few years at his peak) and TP a fringe all-star level type of player. I always wondered how many Championships would Tim have won if he was in a big market like LA and was teamed up with Kobe. I think those two together could have been amazing. I really did think about it back in the early 2000s. I actually liked Kobe a lot up until towards the end of the 2003 season. He started losing me around the end of 2003, and then he totally lost me in the 2004 finals with his ultra selfish play. I think Kobe and Tim could have worked so much better together than him and Shaq as Tim wouldn't have had a problem with him taking the spotlight.

[keeferob25]

This putz on first take is saying Kobe is the best player of their generation not Duncan.

First Take's Twitter is running a poll to vote the best player between Kobe, Shaq, and Duncan.

Kobe and Shaq are both currently above Tim

Spurstalk engage:

752859343243055104

I highlighted the reasons why you'll be disappointed by the results fam. Twitter and polls reflect the casual of casuals and casuals think in terms of popularity and who the media stands behind and TELLS them who the best is etc. And Duncan was firmly behind both in terms of media backing and big media market. And then First Take is ESPN and nothing really needs to be said about that.

Its better to poll every league office/front office personnel from when shaq was drafted to now and ask who would they pick to start their franchise with if you wanted to WIN and build a dynasty for 10+ years. I absolutely believe Duncan would handily come out on top.

[SPURt]

I highlighted the reasons why you'll be disappointed by the results fam. Twitter and polls reflect the casual of casuals and casuals think in terms of popularity and who the media stands behind and TELLS them who the best is etc. And Duncan was firmly behind both in terms of media backing and big media market. And then First Take is ESPN and nothing really needs to be said about that.

Its better to poll every league office/front office personnel from when shaq was drafted to now and ask who would they pick to start their franchise with if you wanted to WIN and build a dynasty for 10+ years. I absolutely believe Duncan would handily come out on top.
It's true but still tough to see. The fact Kobe and Shaq are being voted greater than Tim is hard but the fact these two players were teammates makes it worse.

[Killakobe81]

Interesting way of looking at it. I kind of like that way of doing it as it makes it easier to choose if you do it by position.

The thing is Killa, Tim could have won 6, 7 or even 8 Championships with the Spurs. As good as Manu and Tony were, he had to play with some lower budget players in his prime as the Spurs never could afford other stars to put around him. Players also didn't seem to want to form super teams back then. lol, where were all these superstar players back in Tim's prime that are trying to form these Super teams now? If Kidd or someone like that came to the Spurs in 2004 or so, I felt the Spurs could have won something like 5 in a row.I consider Manu a big star in his prime (which was only a few years at his peak) and TP a fringe all-star level type of player. I always wondered how many Championships would Tim have won if he was in a big market like LA and was teamed up with Kobe. I think those two together could have been amazing. I really did think about it back in the early 2000s. I actually liked Kobe a lot up until towards the end of the 2003 season. He started losing me around the end of 2003, and then he totally lost me in the 2004 finals with his ultra selfish play. I think Kobe and Tim could have worked so much better together than him and Shaq as Tim wouldn't have had a problem with him taking the spotlight.

agree with a lot of this including Kobe's play in 2004 but that team was a wreck. not even sure how we made it to the Finals. Kobe killed that team in Colorado. honestly I dont see the big need to cause this debate between shaq, Kobe and Tim. Kobe was the highlight. Shaq the most dominant. Duncan the more consistent and reliable of the 3. And a much better team-mate and leader than both guys who not only feuded with each other but publicly with other team-mates, management etc.
Shaq was the better finals performer but in the regular season Kobe was probably the most spectacular and often times post 2000 shaq would be out of shape to start the year.. Duncan was the one you could rely on to be great in both regular season, post season and in the lockerroom. Which is why in the end I take duncan over both though it's close imho.

[Obstructed_View]

DRob on Mike n Mike closed his interview this morning saying Timmy was Top 5. They were a little surprised to hear him say that but dammit he was. If this were the Knicks there'd be no question...Kerr was the only other guy I've heard say this. I hope TD's legacy grows over time similar to the way the big O's has...

Put Duncan on the Lakers in 96 instead of Kobe. Shaq never leaves, Rodman never comes, so Del Harris never gets fired. The Lakers beat the Jordan Bulls at least once, then dominate the league for the next dozen years. Meanwhile Kobe Bryant retires as the second leading scorer in NBA history, never having made the conference finals in any of his six playoff appearances.

[Killakobe81]

Karl Malone should be second!

Rings matter.
Not putting him over Dirk, sorry.