Should Tim Duncan give up his number for Splitter?

[whottt]

Can a mere number define Tim Duncan? I think not...

Think of the statement it would make...groundbreaking.


Discuss.

[timvp]

I don't see why Duncan would need to change his number. The Spurs already have another person on their side (http://www.probasketballrefs.com/Default.aspx?tabid=86) wearing number 21.

A third number 21 would be fine.

[AnkleBreaker21]

Tim would never give up his number. when he's gone nobody should be allowed to wear 21 for the spurs again.

[whottt]

Tim would never give up his number. when he's gone nobody should be allowed to wear 21 for the spurs again.


Lame...

[AnkleBreaker21]

lame is this cheap ass thread you made

[whottt]

lame is this cheap ass thread you made


And yet here you are...somehow dragging it down even further with lame insight.

[AnkleBreaker21]

alright whatever, i guess next year tim will be number 99 so splitter can have 21

[whottt]

Wouldn't it be cool if Duncan just said...you go ahead, the number is meaningless...I'll make another one.

Then he could have two retired jerseys like MJ.


Just sayin'...it'd be different, and unconventional. Could start a trend.

[spurscenter]

intersting whottt

intersting

#21 and perhaps he can then take #12 so Bowens gets retired without argument.

[Beno Udrih]

If numbers aren't important then why would Slitter care?

On the other hand, it would boost TD's jersey sales like KB24.

[mavs>spurs2]

If numbers aren't important then why would Slitter care?

On the other hand, it would boost TD's jersey sales like KB24.

:lmao What jersey sales?

[Sense]

Nah fuck that shit...

[spurscenter]

jordan with #45 was weird

[4EVERSPURSFAN]

pretty dumb thread....

[whottt]

pretty dumb thread....

I agree...why don't you help it out by not viewing and participating in it anymore?

I mean ask yourself something...do you really think it's better because of your participation? Did it get any smarter after you entered it? No it didn't.

There are no stupid questions...only stupid people that lack the intellectual capacity to appreciate the necessity of asking any and all questions.



Buh bye now.

[whottt]

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Still here eh?

[whottt]

Dateline 1472 A.D. :

Leonardo Da Vinci asks the question, "What if man could fly like a bird?"

To which the brain known as 4EVERSPURSFAN answers, "Pretty dumb question...now watch the boat before we sail off the edge of the world."

[whottt]

I for one am aghast that so many Spursfan consider Duncan to be nothing more than a mere number. As if that could do his magnificient basketball skills justice.


In biblical terms...isn't the act of assigning numbers to people a signal of the impending apocalypse? Doesn't Tim Duncan deserve better than that?


I think the only way you could do Duncan justice by retiring his number...is if you just retire the number 21 period. From and all usage in number lines, mathematical equations etc. ...then maybe, just maybe, it would be reflective of what he has done in his career.


Additionally, IF Duncan were to just say...sure, he can have my number...it would increase his greatness...then he would be lauded for his lack of ego, celebrated for his willingness to treat a teamate as an equal...it'd just be an unprecedented act of leadership and breaking the mold of the typical superstar character, actions, tributes and behaviors IMO.

I think the idea has merit...if Duncan were to do this, it could only increase his greatness, and set him even further apart from the typical superstar.


Something to think about.

[timvp]

The only question left to answer is whether Duncan could be quicker with a different number. Specifically, the quickness of his first step.

[whottt]

IF he went single digits..or something like 11...his jersey would weigh less.

[upTD]

@#$%^&*.

You are so cheaper.

[Gros Membres!]

Yes. No good reason.

[stxspurs]

Tim would never give up his number. when he's gone nobody should be allowed to wear 21 for the spurs again.
his number will be retired and eventually that will happen
i say no....any rookie doesnt deserve the right to take a superstars number
tim is superstitious(sp?) so he is keeping it! :clap

[jay014]

No. Terry Catledge didn't give his #33 jersey for Shaq.

[duncan228]

Additionally, IF Duncan were to just say...sure, he can have my number...it would increase his greatness...then he would be lauded for his lack of ego, celebrated for his willingness to treat a teamate as an equal...it'd just be an unprecedented act of leadership and breaking the mold of the typical superstar character, actions, tributes and behaviors IMO.

I think the idea has merit...if Duncan were to do this, it could only increase his greatness, and set him even further apart from the typical superstar.


Duncan's greatness is already appreciated by the Spurs and their fans.
He will be in the HOF, his place in the top ranks of all time is already secured.

He's already "broken the mold of the typical superstar character" just by being who he is on and off the court.
He treats his teammates as his equals, we've heard Pop say it, Horry has said it.
He's already lauded for his lack of ego, that's part of what separates him from most superstars.

I don't think Duncan is about "increasing his greatness", I think he's about winning. If giving up his number would increase his odds of winning I bet he'd do it in a minute.

I'd like to see him retire a Spur, then see the Spurs retire his number. It's how a team recognizes an important franchise player.

Duncan is certainly that.

[Hemotivo]

Tim wears #21

just like Donaghy

[exstatic]

No, and I'll tell you why. It's not about him "being just a number". It's mental. Tim is one of the most superstitious players you will ever meet. He still does that "backwards practice shorts thing" under his game shorts after he had one good college game well over a decade ago. This is NOT a man who likes to change his routine if it isn't absolutely necessary.

[gemneral]

why would duncan give up his number for tiago?
Its stupid and unrealistic...what if the spurs FO said to duncan next year when he's a free agent how about just 3 years 10 million? There is no doubt in my mind that Duncan would leave for another team. I know he is unselfish, but there would be no way he would do such a thing(he is the franchise player and will be expected to be treated like so) so that the spurs could sign another big time all star free agent. He would demand no less than the max amount he can get...until he is on his last legs like david robinson he won't sign for a veteran's min
The spurs FO isn't going to ask duncan to change his number because it is his number...it is HIS legacy..when they retire his number it will be 21 and it is meaningful..

you guys think that duncan won't take it as a insult but every person has pride and telling your franchise player..."hey uh tim...tiago wants 21, we think if you change numbers with him and we sign him,...our chances of winning would increase..so uh i don't know maybe you can't just take 19 or something ok?
I know it's just a number...but to ask Duncan to do something like this...in my eyes(just my opinion) is a slap in his face
So in the end of the day...Tiago will sign and get whatever number, Spurs will win 2-3 more championships in the Duncan Era, and Duncan will retire as number 21 and enter the HOF in however long it takes
i never posted before i just thought this thread is ridiculous and i wanted to say something about it......

[RC's Boss]

Dateline 1472 A.D. :

Leonardo Da Vinci asks the question, "What if man could fly like a bird?"

To which the brain known as 4EVERSPURSFAN answers, "Pretty dumb question...now watch the boat before we sail off the edge of the world."
:lol

[RC's Boss]

Maybe he'll let Amy give splitter a blow job too. Wonder if she swallows?

[SAGambler]

I agree...why don't you help it out by not viewing and participating in it anymore?

I mean ask yourself something...do you really think it's better because of your participation? Did it get any smarter after you entered it? No it didn't.

There are no stupid questions...only stupid people that lack the intellectual capacity to appreciate the necessity of asking any and all questions.



Buh bye now.

Actually, there are. This one would fall into that category.

[SAGambler]

Maybe he'll let Amy give splitter a blow job too. Wonder if she swallows?

See...Another stupid question.....AND statement.

A twofer.

[ShoogarBear]

Perhaps they should give Splitter #50.

[whottt]

:lol

you can tell we are bored while waiting for any more trade news from the Spurs...

PS: I gave you some extra t's to make up for the times you got shorted...


You're a good person snafu. The gesture warms my heart :tu
At last, someone cares.



Going to go cry now :)

[RC's Boss]

The name Splitter sounds like a jail rape victim

[Cory Clay]

Neither of them should be wearing #21 b/c it should have been retired long ago!

[Extra Stout]

Splitter should pay homage to Bowen and Duncan by wearing 121.

Duncan should celebrate his geekness by changing to 15, which is 21 in hexadecimal.

[J.T.]

He should be allowed to put whatever he wants on his jersey, because Tim Duncan is a winner and winners get to do what they want.

He should put "PIMP" or "BAMF" on his jersey. That'd sell hotter than crack cocaine.

But if it has to be numbers I'm hung up between 69 and 420.

[WalterBenitez]

Sure, give 21 to Tiago

I don't care what number use TD.

btw Lakers changed its #8 :D

[BIG z]

Stupid Fucking thread...

[Mr. Body]

Once again a truly suspect thread started by whottt, who thinks of himself apparently as the summer's Master of Ceremonies for the board. I'm reminded of Pat Sajak's talk show try.

[LaMarcus Bryant]

Duncan's first step would get much slower if he changed his number. He rarely even dribbles the ball as it is, now when he does it'll be a sure turnover.

[duncan228]

Duncan's first step would get much slower if he changed his number. He rarely even dribbles the ball as it is, now when he does it'll be a sure turnover.

:lol That makes me wonder...If he changed his number would his free throw shooting improve? :lol

[jay014]

Neither of them should be wearing #21 b/c it should have been retired long ago!
who? don't tell me Robertson.

[Switchman]

Tim Duncan should be the only one that wears #21...




In the league.

[ehz33satx]

Now why in the world would Duncan give up his # for Splitter? Is Splitter a
3 X MVP, 4 X NBA Champion? What has Splitter done to earn such respect from Whott?

[sabar]

Can a mere number define Tim Duncan? I think not...

Think of the statement it would make...groundbreaking.


Discuss.I think 90% of all replies missed the entire point of your thread.

[sabar]

I am still confused to why Jordan wore 45 and then went back to 23. Anyone care to explain?Used 45 since 23 was retired, switched back after a poor game, 23 ever since.

[gaKNOW!blee]

Tim wears #21

just like Donaghy
OMG, are you serious!!?? I didnt know that becuase that isnt mentioned anywhere else in this thread. Thank god youre here.

[MrChug]

Well...if Kobe gives Derrick Fisher #24 it's possible.

Shit, Fisher should ask for the number ".4".

[Oh, Gee!!]

worst.thread.ever

[Texas_Ranger]

Yea, and after that he could go play for the Lakers. :spin

FUCK THIS THREAD!!!

[wildchild]

Splitter, who?


worst.thread.ever

:clap

[O-Factor]

Stupid Fucking thread...


I agree, and NO other person should ever wear 21 again in the Spurs organization.

[Jimcs50]

No....hell no.


Once a great player is retired, all we have is our memories of said player.

Can you tell me who you think of, if you see the number 44 on some jersey? 50? 23? I can. In 20 yrs, when I see number 21, I will think fondly of our TD.....

[Borosai]

That's what training camp is for. Make Duncan and Splitter earn the number. No handouts.

[whottt]

I have to give all you people props that are saying that no one should wear 21 other than Duncan and that it should be retired when he retires...

How fucking enlightening...I hadn't thought of that and no one else has either I am sure. :rollfuckingeyes




I bet you guys graduated first in your class(es).


If it was up to you tools we'd still be living in caves.

[Findog]

Let's face it, folks, Tim Duncan is getting on in years and it's time the Spurs FO began planning for the next generation of titles after he's gone. That's why it was such a bad idea to get rid of the next "Big Three" - Scola, Butler and White. Add Splitter to that trio and you have yourselves a quartet that would be a title-winning machine.

[ShoogarBear]

I have to give all you people props that are saying that no one should wear 21 other than Duncan and that it should be retired when he retires...

How fucking enlightening...I hadn't thought of that and no one else has either I am sure. :rollfuckingeyes




I bet you guys graduated first in your class(es).


If it was up to you tools we'd still be living in caves.I love when he does the good whottt/bad whottt thing . . .

[Extra Stout]

Does Tim Duncan even need a number? What if he just went out there with a blank jersey?

[Findog]

Does Tim Duncan even need a number? What if he just went out there with a blank jersey?

Tim Duncan's not human. Look at those fucking things he has instead of thumbs. TD was sent to Earth by an advanced basketball-playing species for a higher purpose we cannot presently divine:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1181/565625951_774995c5d3_o.jpg

[milkyway21]

NBA's best #21 giving up his #21 for Splitter?

:nope

he's the better player
first come,first served
Spurs' #21 = Tim Duncan

besides Tiago already said he likes # 25.
Case closed.

[cherylsteele]

Tim wears #21

just like Donaghy
So does
Kevin Garnett
Dominique Wilkins did
Josh Powell (warriors)

So what is your point?

[Borosai]

Tim Duncan - #21
Tim Donaghy - #21

Both are Tim D. #21

Coincidence? No.

My education tells me that 2 + 2 = 4, and Tim Duncan must be a gambling cheater.

[x_roux_x]

I do think this thread is as stupid as they come. But I will take a nibble to say this...what the FUCK would or could be so groundbreaking about it? Oh wait, I can answer that. NOTHING. I believe in a great cure for boredom like many people do, but now we are stretching it fellas. Oh! And although this question doesnt deserve to be answered I will do so anyways. No! And I dont understand how the reasons are not obvious to you.

[j-6]

#21 and perhaps he can then take #12 so Bowens gets retired without argument.

Wow. I'm not much for guys switching numbers because of those fans that buy jerseys more than anything, but that would be a bad-ass gesture.

Though the idea of anyone, from Brazilian draft picks to the some fucking extraterrestrial born young player, ever handing out 21 on a Spurs jersey to a guy besides Tim is ludicrous. I'm already going to have a hard enough time explaining to my unborn children who the hell Sean Elliott is and why his jersey is up with all the Duncan-era guys when some stud wants 32 pulled down and thinks that's OK.

Fuck that.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Why is this thread still around?

9+20+21=50 (a handle for someone on ST) is all the number talk I need to hear! :D