Dr J. Showing the Spurs Love

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Just saw this on TNT and thought this was kinda cool. Always liked Dr. J, even more-so now.


When asked about who's going to win the Finals:

"San Antonio, other than Philadelphia, is my favorite team in the NBA. Tim Duncan has pretty much, individually, been my favorite player since George Gervin retired. Just the way he goes about doing and taking care of business night in and night out. And, he's groomed Tony Parker in the same mold. Tony's been a professional player since he was 15 or 16, so he's been at this 15 or 16 years, and he looks like he's getting ripe with age. So, they're going to be formidable. I think last year was a fluke when they got swept, when they lost four games in a row and surprised the whole basketball world, and that's not something that's going to happen again."

-The Doctor


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http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/show...39#post6608639

It's not like it slipped off the first page. It's not even far down.

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Originally Posted by exstatic

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/show...39#post6608639

It's not like it slipped off the first page. It's not even far down.

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I was already creating it before he posted it then cause I literally started creating the thread right when he said it. It just took me a long time to post it. My b.

:lol It's OK. You're not going to hell or anything...at least not for this.

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Originally Posted by BatManu20

I was already creating it before he posted it then cause I literally started creating the thread right when he said it. It just took me a long time to post it. My b.

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It's cool, you actually have quotes

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Originally Posted by TrueSpursFan

It's cool, you actually have quotes

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This, the other thread was done half-ass.

Without question the nastiest playoff series in San Antonio history was the 1976 ABA Semifinals against Dr. J's Nets. A bunch of players on the Spurs and Nets had been traded for each other at the beginning of the year, and there was a huge on-court fight in Game 4 (no suspensions, though).

Tim Duncan was born the day after that series ended.

Basketball purists or fans of the game like the Spurs.

I will always remember that hilarious Dr.J & Duncan "TROPHY LOVE" video years ago before the NBA finals (I forgot what yr that was, 2003?)

... :lmao that was so awesome!!

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Originally Posted by milkyway21

I will always remember that hilarious Dr.J & Duncan "TROPHY LOVE" video years ago before the NBA finals (I forgot what yr that was, 2003?)

... :lmao that was so awesome!!

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lol yea I think it was 05, manu was in it too iirc..

i see there are two threads on this but it was great to hear Doc say that. one of my favorite players giving my favorite team major props. I know Doctor J always had massive hands, hopefully Kawhi can pull off some of those amazing tricks that Dr. J was known for.

TD has a similar on-court demeanor to DJ. And Ice.
Old school cool.

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Originally Posted by KaiRMD1

Basketball purists or fans of the game like the Spurs.

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Pretty ironic that a player who symbolizes flash and flair is a purist. Don't get me wrong, it's a good irony. :toast

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Originally Posted by HI-FI

i see there are two threads on this but it was great to hear Doc say that. one of my favorite players giving my favorite team major props. I know Doctor J always had massive hands, hopefully Kawhi can pull off some of those amazing tricks that Dr. J was known for.

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Nah Kawhi is athletic but Dr. J had some finesse in his game that can not be imitated

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Originally Posted by ShoogarBear

Without question the nastiest playoff series in San Antonio history was the 1976 ABA Semifinals against Dr. J's Nets. A bunch of players on the Spurs and Nets had been traded for each other at the beginning of the year, and there was a huge on-court fight in Game 4 (no suspensions, though).

Tim Duncan was born the day after that series ended.

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Destiny.

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Originally Posted by KaiRMD1

Basketball purists or fans of the game like the Spurs.

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Exactly. In the future they will look back on these Spurs as one of the greatest franchises of all time, right up their with the Celtics, Lakers, and Bulls.

Yup...the Doctor just giving props where props are due. :hat

Doc knows that fools like K. Bryant are wannabees. But Tim is the quintessential professional. Priceless words from Doc. Honestly, the respect Tim is getting this postseason is kind of worth waiting six years for.

DR J!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO DOUBT a legend and a basketball purist.

batmanu thank you for opening this thread

That is some sheer awesomeness

Thanks OP

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Originally Posted by Floyd Pacquiao

lol yea I think it was 05, manu was in it too iirc..

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They were supposed to be talking about their love for the trophy and their accomplishments then when it was time for Dr. J to talk, Duncan suddenly said " blah! blah! blah!" :lol Hilarious !

I hope I am right.

Dr. J is pure class.

He's like 80 and makes Shaq, Charles and Kenny look like 3 faggot bums off the streets next to him.

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Originally Posted by ShoogarBear

Without question the nastiest playoff series in San Antonio history was the 1976 ABA Semifinals against Dr. J's Nets. A bunch of players on the Spurs and Nets had been traded for each other at the beginning of the year, and there was a huge on-court fight in Game 4 (no suspensions, though).

Tim Duncan was born the day after that series ended.

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:smchode:

http://youtu.be/7aR-pOE8DvE

I was a sophomore at Boston U in 1969 and would go to the gym to play pickup. In the shower some of the varsity guys were talking about their upcoming game with UMass and this kid who had huge hands and could jump like crazy. So I came out to see the game. I had just arrived and was standing on the right side of baseline looking for my friends. Erving came out to the top of the key to get the ball and drove left towards me. BU ran two guys at him as he elevated 5 feet in front of me. I looked up at him hanging in the air and falling out of bounds as the BU guys started coming down. He suddenly twisted 270 degrees, ball in his hand like a grapefruit, and threw a left handed bullet to his teammate under the basket. I was frozen like, what just happened. That's my Dr. J story.

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Originally Posted by ShoogarBear

Without question the nastiest playoff series in San Antonio history was the 1976 ABA Semifinals against Dr. J's Nets. A bunch of players on the Spurs and Nets had been traded for each other at the beginning of the year, and there was a huge on-court fight in Game 4 (no suspensions, though).

Tim Duncan was born the day after that series ended.

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I was at that game. Rich Jones, one of the players that we traded to the Nets, and threw several wicked punches that landed. I'm not talking weak ass half slaps that NBA players are famous for attempting, but some viscious street fighting shit. Of course there were no suspensions, that was the ABA!

Honestly, I'd day docs wrap around the basket, is the all-time best highlight play in the nba. It's not even a dunk either. That's no knock on any of the other plays/players..just my opinion.

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Originally Posted by Twisted_Dawg

I was at that game.

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Respect.

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Rich Jones, one of the players that we traded to the Nets, and threw several wicked punches that landed. I'm not talking weak ass half slaps that NBA players are famous for attempting, but some viscious street fighting shit. Of course there were no suspensions, that was the ABA!

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The best part was, that the Nets actually left Jones (their starting forward along with Erving) in the hotel room for Game 6 because they knew there was going to be a riot if he showed his face. Good thing David Stern wasn't commissioner.

[QUOTE=ShoogarBear;6611045]Respect.



The best part was, that the Nets actually left Jones (their starting forward along with Erving) in the hotel room for Game 6 because they knew there was going to be a riot if he showed his face. Good thing David Stern wasn't commissioner.[/QUOTE]

I forgot about that part, you're right.