Tim, take a class please

[JamStone]

on how to clap.

You're one of the greatest players in the history of the game. You have a great team. You have great fans.

Learn how to clap without looking retarded.

Thank you

[Dex]

I'd take 4 titles over Master Clapper any day. :lol

[ShoogarBear]

http://www.bestofasseenontv.com/clapper/clapper.jpg

[Dex]

http://www.bestofasseenontv.com/clapper/clapper.jpg

Tim - "Why doesn't this damn thing work!?"

[ShoogarBear]

Tim - "Why doesn't this damn thing work!?":lmao Better.

[missmyzte]

Tim - "Why doesn't this damn thing work!?"

:lol

[krinkx]

video of tim clapping... anyone? havent seen him do that... :)

[MannyIsGod]

Dude I've made fun of him for years because of the way he claps. :lol


It really is funny.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Tim - "Why doesn't this damn thing work!?"
:lmao

[SenorSpur]

He does look a bit mentally challenged trying to do something that comes natural to everyone else. Looks like a golf clap. :lol

[CubanMustGo]

Hey, if you had fucking huge hands with long fingers you'd look stupid when you clapped, too.

Timmay, ignore these guys, work on your FT's and rebounding instead. :lol

[Dex]

Player - FGM/FGA - Assists

Dex - 1/2 - 0
Shoogarbear - 0/1 - 1

[mystargtr34]

Tim - "Why doesn't this damn thing work!?"
Ahhhhh shit :lol

[SpurOutofTownFan]

He really looked like he had lost his mojo today. Like a scared dog in a boat.

[THE SIXTH MAN]

Hey, if you had fucking huge hands with long fingers you'd look stupid when you clapped, too.

Timmay, ignore these guys, work on your FT's and rebounding instead. :lol
:lol Yeah thats what I'm thinking. Tim has some huge hands. So of course its going to look a little odd when he's clapping.

[milkyway21]

oh my God, Manu and the Spurs are doing so well in his his absence and we are happy for them but some are already making Duncan a subject of ridicule & mockery.

I'm disappointed with you guys! :depressed.

:lol

[THE SIXTH MAN]

He really looked like he had lost his mojo today. Like a scared dog in a boat.
:wtf You got all that from him sitting on the bench???

[Hemotivo]

:lmao

[Slydragon]

I have always notice that too, since he first got here. His fingers are curling over his other hand when the touch. One day he will miss games because he had a clapping accident. He curled before he was over the other hand DOH!!! broken finger.

[ATXSPUR]

he can go just down the road and get lessons in clapping from Mack Brown (any horn fan on here will laugh at that).

[SouthernFried]

He's never been on the Bench long enough to learn.

Hopefully Elson can give him a few pointers.

[Tek_XX]

Tim knows how to clap, he just doesn't want to look gay.

[duncan228]

He's never been on the Bench long enough to learn.

I hope he's never on the bench long enough to learn.

[ShoogarBear]

Maybe we need a Chip Engelland-type to coach Timmy on clapping.

I know just the man:

http://images.tsn.ca/images/stories/20070507/MikeD_75249.jpg (http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/2855734.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF1934A2752006EF5F0ED3FBA2FA1D956FDF7 5A5397277B4DC33E)

[SpurOutofTownFan]

:wtf You got all that from him sitting on the bench???

I was just joking!

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

I wish they mic'd Tim Duncan up from the bench! as our cheerleader

:depressed they didn't take advantage of that opportunity

[Manu20]

http://www.kapowgifts.com/acatalog/south-park-timmy-sticker.jpg

[spursfan09]

I thought this thread was gonna be about the way Tim dresses.

[duncan228]

Tim has some huge hands. So of course its going to look a little odd when he's clapping.

I don't have a video of him clapping, but here's his huge hands.
Also, his nails are pretty long. Maybe it hurts if they hit his hands.


I thought this thread was gonna be about the way Tim dresses.

I think he looked pretty good these couple of games. We don't see him in street clothes very often.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x282/duncan228/12-73.jpg

[SRJ]

:lol Duncan wore jeans with that jacket. He's going to resist that dress code come what may.

I probably would too. I'm not a suit guy - casual and comfortable, that's how I roll.

[cherylsteele]

You think Tim's clapping is less than smooth, I seem to remember DRob's clapping to be less than aesthetic.

[spursfan09]

Yeah he looks good from the top, but its those pants I guess. I saw them on TV and thought to baggy and to faded.

[ShoogarBear]

You think Tim's clapping is less than smooth, I seem to remember DRob's clapping to be less than aesthetic.How can you expect quality clapping when you have AJ for a point guard?

[Kori Ellis]

:lol Duncan wore jeans with that jacket. He's going to resist that dress code come what may.

I probably would too. I'm not a suit guy - casual and comfortable, that's how I roll.

I believe that jacket is the team sports coat. Tim just wears his regular attire (jeans/Timberlands) and adds the coat when he gets to the arena.

[SRJ]

I believe that jacket is the team sports coat. Tim just wears his regular attire (jeans/Timberlands) and adds the coat when he gets to the arena.

Kori, do you mean to say that the team has a few sports jackets lying around, like a restaurant that requires a jacket?

[Kori Ellis]

Kori, do you mean to say that the team has a few sports jackets lying around, like a restaurant that requires a jacket?

Yes :lol

[peskypesky]

on how to clap.

You're one of the greatest players in the history of the game. You have a great team. You have great fans.

Learn how to clap without looking retarded.

Thank you


:clap

I totally agree. It actually pissed me off a bit to see him. Even when a Spur would make a great play, he couldn't smile or yell or pump his fist or do anything to convey his appreciation. He just stood there like a dolt, clapping politely. Very disappointing.

[duncan228]

I don't want to disagree with Kori, but...
I'm not sure it's the same sports coat that he wore Wednesday.
They're similar, very similar, but they don't look like the same one.
Different lapel. And different buttons, there are other pics that show it.
Maybe there are a couple the team keeps around?

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x282/duncan228/12-51.jpg

[Kori Ellis]

I don't want to disagree with Kori, but...
I'm not sure it's the same sports coat that he wore Wednesday.
They're similar, very similar, but they don't look like the same one.
Different lapel. And different buttons, there are other pics that show it.
Maybe there are a couple the team keeps around?

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x282/duncan228/12-51.jpg

Umm... didn't I just say (or agree to the post) saying that they had a FEW team sports coats? :wtf They talk about it all the time, so I know it's true :lol

[SRJ]

:lol This truly is Tim's team.

[timvp]

I think Tim claps weird because he keeps his finger nails so long he's scared he's going to accidentally shank himself.

[Kori Ellis]

I think Tim claps weird because he keeps his finger nails so long he's scared he's going to accidentally shank himself.

I think he does it for that reason, and also because he is doesn't want to risk breaking a finger in a weird clapping mishap.

[SAtown]

He doesn't want to hurt his hand cuz he wants to play Xbox later.

[duncan228]

Umm... didn't I just say (or agree to the post) saying that they had a FEW team sports coats? :wtf They talk about it all the time, so I know it's true :lol

My bad.

I didn't see the word "few" in your second post. I only caught "the team sport coat" in your first post about it. I went off to find the pic and posted without catching up in the thread. Lesson learned: Always read before responding.

I know you know, and you've posted things about the "team" coat since the league put the rule in.

I was really just trying to see if it was the same coat. They look so much alike.

I hate getting the :wtf from Kori!

[Kori Ellis]

I hate getting the :wtf from Kori!

:smokin

[T Park]

I get the WTF regularly.

I even get it in person.

[duncan228]

I get the WTF regularly.

I even get it in person.

:lol

I don't get it often.
I'm not sure if I ever got it until just now.
But I didn't like it!
Kori does way too much for ST for me to want to piss her off.

[ShoogarBear]

I get the WTF regularly.

I even get it in person.Does she actually turn red?

[zaratustra007]

Kill the moron, pls. clap your balls

[milkyway21]

Kori, do you mean to say that the team has a few sports jackets lying around, like a restaurant that requires a jacket?Didn't Brent Barry borrowed a RED jacket from Beno last yr.

I use to laugh when I remember that.

RED? :lmao

that was when I almost believe Beno is GAY. :lol :madrun

[THE SIXTH MAN]

Kill the moron
:wtf Who jamstone???

[milkyway21]

I don't want to disagree with Kori, but...
I'm not sure it's the same sports coat that he wore Wednesday.
They're similar, very similar, but they don't look like the same one.
Different lapel. And different buttons, there are other pics that show it.
Maybe there are a couple the team keeps around?

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x282/duncan228/12-51.jpg
I think he looked nice.

[Tek_XX]

why the long nails?

[duncan228]

why the long nails?

Defense.

You can see Duncan scratched up after lots of games, especially in the playoffs when things get even more physical.

I assume he can scratch as well as get scratched.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Everyone claps differently.

[Tek_XX]

Defense.

You can see Duncan scratched up after lots of games, especially in the playoffs when things get even more physical.

I assume he can scratch as well as get scratched.

really? Seems to me it would be more comfortable handling the ball with no nails.

[duncan228]

really? Seems to me it would be more comfortable handling the ball with no nails.

I would think so too.
But his nails have always been long. Longer than just nice nails would be.
There's got to be a reason.
I'm basing it on my observations of how scratched his arms get after physical games: my guess is defense.
If he's getting that beat up underneath, the guys he's defending must be too.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Um, why aren't the refs checking player's nails if scratching is a problem? Hell, I've played in amateur leagues where they won't let you on the court with long nails.

[timvp]

why the long nails?My guess would be he feels like it gives him an extra couple centimeters when trying to block a shot.

Chuck Person used to grow out just the nail on his left thumb. He'd grow it out about an inch and he said it helped him put more rotation on his jumper.

[duncan228]

Um, why aren't the refs checking player's nails if scratching is a problem?

Good question.
I have no idea.

And my take is only my observations. I've got no proof, no quotes.
But if you go back and look at pics from any playoff series, check out Duncan's arms. You'll see the scratches. The Seattle series in '05 is one of the best examples.

I don't know why else would his nails be that long.
Anyone else have any ideas?

[duncan228]

My guess would be he feels like it gives him an extra couple centimeters when trying to block a shot.

Chuck Person used to grow out just the nail on his left thumb. He'd grow it out about an inch and he said it helped him put more rotation on his jumper.

That makes sense.
I wonder if it would hurt if the nail got bent hitting the ball. Ouch!

[1Parker1]

:lmao I thought the same thing. They must have shown at least 5 clips of Duncan clapping last night and I laughed every time....it looks funky like he has a 6th finger on one of his hands or something!

[SAGambler]

He does look a bit mentally challenged trying to do something that comes natural to everyone else. Looks like a golf clap. :lol

Just fits in with the rest of his personality. Tim isn't a showboater whether on the court or sitting in street clothes. But I do like the way he rubs the guys heads after they come off the court with yet another victory.

[m33p0]

i would love to have tim duncan to clap his big hands on your ears. that oughto shut you up.
:clap :dizzy

[spurscenter]

hey I heard that tim, lay down the clapping track for this.
JK lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP6DEMT2Bh4

[tmtcsc]

Remember the Finals last year when Tim had Lebron chew his nails for him ? That was special.

[SouthernFried]

Yeah, those long nails surprised me as well. One off the things that can really piss a player off, is being scratched by someone elses long nails. "Trim your damn nails"...I've said it more than once myself...had it said to me a couple of times too.

At the Pro level tho...mebbe it's just another offensive/defensive weapon used. Is there a nail war going on under the radar?

Enquiring minds...

[thispego]

My guess would be he feels like it gives him an extra couple centimeters when trying to block a shot.

Chuck Person used to grow out just the nail on his left thumb. He'd grow it out about an inch and he said it helped him put more rotation on his jumper.
what the shit, are you being serious?? gross, these guys need to cut their nails, or someone tell lebron about this little trick because he can't stop knawing on his nails during games.

[manubili]

I had one of my nails completely ripped off with a full-speed spining basketball. Yes, it hurts. I guess Tim uses his nails like that in order to improve his jumper. But it's freaking dangerous. I know!

[Kriz-Maxima]

He looks like he has severe arthritis.

[mrsmaalox]

I don't want to disagree with Kori, but...
I'm not sure it's the same sports coat that he wore Wednesday.
They're similar, very similar, but they don't look like the same one.
Different lapel. And different buttons, there are other pics that show it.
Maybe there are a couple the team keeps around?

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x282/duncan228/12-51.jpg

I believe this is the coat I once saw Pop showing off as the "team coat". The other one could be from Tim's personal "wardrobe". This clapping stuff is too funny! :lmao

[ShoogarBear]

My guess would be he feels like it gives him an extra couple centimeters when trying to block a shot.
True. Most people don't realize Nosferatu was a hellacious defender in the paint.

http://www.nicksherman.com/home/nosferatu.jpg

[polandprzem]

You want him clap then you will want him laugh .... we know what your point is you Spurs hater !

[Kori Ellis]

I believe this is the coat I once saw Pop showing off as the "team coat". The other one could be from Tim's personal "wardrobe". This clapping stuff is too funny! :lmao


Remember when the rules first changed and Tim wore Tony's coat in a post game interview? :lmao We don't want to see that on the sidelines again.

As for the nails, Duncan has always had long nails as far as I know.

[san antonio spurs]

how can nails improve a jumper?? it would bother him if anything.
Maybe he has long nails because he likes it that way but com'on, cut that shit out.
In amateur ball they check your finger nails before you take court and I think they should do it in the NBA also. You can injure a player and maybe transfer some blood diseases.

[SpursFanFirst]

I'm no fashionista, so I can't believe I'm about to talk about Tim's wardrobe (because I couldn't care less), but here goes...

I can't be certain, but aren't the "What Not To Wear" people always talking about mixing and matching...suit jackets with jeans to make the style more casual?

I'm not saying that he's doing this be to hip or anything, just saying...

[remingtonbo2001]

why the long nails?

That's his defense when someone kicks him the groin, or pokes him in the eye. He scratches them. Really, I think there is an article or two on Tim's nails and the scratch marks he has left on opposing players.

It's the same thing with Manu and flinging his hair in the opponents eyes.

[boutons_]

When I was playing, I always kept my nails shorter than the extent of the end flesh, after getting a couple nails snagged and ripped in jerseys and shorts, which is not only painful but then leaves a ragged nail to get snagged again.

But I never sat on the bench neurotically manicuring or chewing my nails like a Bibby or a LeBron. :)

[SRJ]

Speaking of scratches, DRob got a huge one above his left bicep in his 71 point game. It was still visible nine years later. I guess you do what you have to do.