DUNCAN talk: The Greatest Spur

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NOTHING BUT TIM DUNCAN TALK


There is a VERY realistic chance that Thursday, May 12 will be the last time Tim Duncan puts on a Spurs uniform.

I want to dedicate a farewell type thread for him while he's still playing because for one, he deserves it, but two since he won't announce anything and allow us to say farewell, we need to do it on our own, and its pretty much a guessing game on when his last game will be.

Obviously I want the Spurs to win game 6 and maybe he ends up playing another year. But just in case we don't and he doesn't, lets do him justice.

Enjoy every minute he's on the court for Game 6.

Post your favorite images, videos, moments of him. If you have any personal pictures of when you met him, post those.

I have some pictures of when they had the Inaguration Pep rally in front of the Alamo in 1997 for him, but their at home and I'll post them later.

As far as Game 6 goes, I feel like i've been saying this every game but I'm going to say it again, I hope he has a little bit left in him to help will this team to win game 6. Whether its through Hustle plays or through rebounding, or even scoring I don't care. I hope he makes this farewell thread last a while before we truly say farewell.

One of my favorite Duncan Blocks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVzl5M1XjJA


Another great block

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UBfdUtrWGc



And in the midst of a current screw job, lets look back at one of screwiest of them all

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2SYIrUnf5Y

I'm not saying farewell until Duncan does.

The best franchise player to EVER play the game. There can be another Jordan or kobe but there can never be another DUNCAN. He's a great basketball player but the most I admire about him is his sportsmanship, leadership, team first approach.. man I can go on and on. I just wanna say THANK YOU TIMMY.. :cry :cry

:worthy: TIM DUNCAN

legend!!

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Originally Posted by mclinejr

I'm not saying farewell until Duncan does.

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Which he probably won't do until 2 or 3 weeks after the end of a season.

I guess I just wanted something for him while hes still playing instead of after the fact. That way there may be more appreciation for him (if possible) every minute he's on the court in game 6.

And theres no way to guess when it will be over because Spurs might win game 6 and maybe he decides to come back next year. But based on the way he's looked and the way the Spurs have looked, Thursday may very well be his last.

But I guess I understand those who don't want to post anything because he hasn't announced anything.

Either way i'll post other pictures and videos throughout the day for anyone who cares to enjoy them :toast

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Originally Posted by TDomination

Which he probably won't do until 2 or 3 weeks after the end of a season.

I guess I just wanted something for him while hes still playing instead of after the fact. That way there may be more appreciation for him (if possible) every minute he's on the court in game 6.

And theres no way to guess when it will be over because Spurs might win game 6 and maybe he decides to come back next year. But based on the way he's looked and the way the Spurs have looked, Thursday may very well be his last.

But I guess I understand those who don't want to post anything because he hasn't announced anything.

Either way i'll post other pictures and videos throughout the day for anyone who cares to enjoy them :toast

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Absolutely! Not knocking what you're doing at all. I'm just not ready to let go yet. :depressed

Duncan Blocks Westbrook last night, then Pop takes him out lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqoZbWBOtd8

Felt like it had been forever since seeing a Dunk from Timmy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FXbejIJRGI

Pictures from Welcoming Party for Tim Duncan in front of the Alamo in June of 1997. Everyone knew how special he was going to be even before he played a single game for the Spurs.

http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/...513/img128.jpg

http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/...513/img127.jpg

http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/...513/img126.jpg

the greatest to play the game- was a big inspiration to me, esp watching from afar in cali.

"good, better, best. never let it rest, until your good is better, and your better, best" - i live by that quote

David Robinson is the greatest Spur....

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Originally Posted by Nbadan

David Robinson is the greatest Spur....

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Love Admiral, but GTFO

The Admiral was largely responsible for getting TIM here and when you factor everything David has done for SA after his career...yeah, not even close...

Thank you so much Tim Duncan.. You have touched so many hearts and we all here no matter what, will always support you. To us, you are the greatest, no matter what.

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Originally Posted by TDomination

Duncan Blocks Westbrook last night, then Pop takes him out lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqoZbWBOtd8

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You know, I think I saw Duncan acting pissed off on the bench when he was removed and Adams got a dunk on the next play. Then Pop put him right back in. :lol Tim finally asserting himself in his last games ever...

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Originally Posted by Arcadian

You know, I think I saw Duncan acting pissed off on the bench when he was removed and Adams got a dunk on the next play. Then Pop put him right back in. :lol Tim finally asserting himself in his last games ever...

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You definitely did - he gave Pop "the stare" - he was obviously very mad.

Greatest power forward of all time

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Originally Posted by Nbadan

The Admiral was largely responsible for getting TIM here and when you factor everything David has done for SA after his career...yeah, not even close...

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Tim got David 2 rings and lol at not even close when Tim is top 10 all times. I love
David but like he said gtfoh....


Btw David got hurt all year so Tim got drafted, you think he planned that to get Tim???

Are you talking him flying to Orlando to talk Tim in to staying or the draft??

1997 to 2016, 19 years of magnificence by Tim Duncan, we are spoiled!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2Svcmq_u1I



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZc3uq56JKU

More...........................

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnp2wwpiO58

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9u8Z-xHKKk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9wOz1fBtmg

Good thread OP!:toast

Duncan is my favorite Spur, even over Manu and DRob. We all have been privileged to watch him play.

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Originally Posted by Nbadan

The Admiral was largely responsible for getting TIM here and when you factor everything David has done for SA after his career...yeah, not even close...

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Robinson may mean more to the city of San Antonio (as a citizen), presently, but without Duncan the team would be 5 NBA championships short and probably in Oklahoma City (or elsewhere) by now.

I love David Robinson, but he isn't touching Duncan at all.

And how the fuck did Robinson "help him get here?" Do your mean by intentionally ruining his own back and shortening his career?!?!?!?! Okay, buddy.....

Salutations to you Mr Tim Duncan. Thank you for carrying the torch from Gervin and Robinson. You are a true legend sir.

This makes me wanna cry... I wasnt a fan of Duncan at 1st. I was just a Ginobili fan. Then I started watching all the Spurs. Talking about dependable, faithful, loyalty, no complaining to the FO, Classy, etc. There's a big picture of Duncan. The end of a great era

http://hoopshabit.com/files/2014/06/...nio-spurs3.jpg

I love this picture ... nearly all other Spurs wear the championship shirts and hats ... but Timmy does not care ... I know his statue will likeley be him holding the basketball like he does before every game, but this picture is awesome ...

Tim will play like Superman even if it takes him a week to recover. Onto game 7 men......

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Originally Posted by Fireball

http://hoopshabit.com/files/2014/06/...nio-spurs3.jpg

I love this picture ... nearly all other Spurs wear the championship shirts and hats ... but Timmy does not care ... I know his statue will likeley be him holding the basketball like he does before every game, but this picture is awesome ...

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Yeah, that's one of my favorites.

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Originally Posted by 99 Problems

Tim will play like Superman even if it takes him a week to recover. Onto game 7 men......

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I know Tim will leave it all out on the court tonight. And if they win, he will do the same in game 7. I will never question his determination. I wish Lamarcus had Duncans heart, leave it all on the court.

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Originally Posted by 99 Problems

Tim will play like Superman even if it takes him a week to recover. Onto game 7 men......

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I think Duncan will have a big game or else the wheels will literally fall off for trying.

Either way, hopefully the moment will be worthy of the man. :toast

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Originally Posted by BillMc

Good thread OP!:toast

Duncan is my favorite Spur, even over Manu and DRob. We all have been privileged to watch him play.

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Thanks man.

2/3 of my life has been with Duncan as a Spur. It will honestly take some getting used to watching the Spurs without him whenever he decides to hang it up. I truly hope he comes back as an asst coach or a big mans coach or whatever just to see him on the bench helping the team.

He could keep helping Lamarcus and any other big man that comes to replace his position.

Still, I think, the most remarkable Tim Duncan stat of them all:

In the 20 NBA seasons for the Spurs before Tim's arrival, the franchise (which had made 4 runs to the conference finals) had played at total of 119 playoff games.

The Duncan Spurs have more playoff wins than the pre-Duncan Spurs had playoff games.

In the 19 NBA seasons with Tim Duncan, the Spurs have played in 255 playoff games (and won 158 of those) . . . and counting . . . .

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Originally Posted by FromWayDowntown

Still, I think, the most remarkable Tim Duncan stat of them all:

In the 20 NBA seasons for the Spurs before Tim's arrival, the franchise (which had made 4 runs to the conference finals) had played at total of 119 playoff games.

The Duncan Spurs have more playoff wins than the pre-Duncan Spurs had playoff games.

In the 19 NBA seasons with Tim Duncan, the Spurs have played in 255 playoff games (and won 158 of those) . . . and counting . . . .

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Truly amazing. The longevity is remarkable. Especially since he just keeps winning.

I mean with Duncan as a Spur we've seen others come and go but Tim just keeps winning:

Kobe/Shaq
Kobe/Pau
Garnett/Marbury
Garnett/Paul/Rondo
Lebron/Wade/Bosh
Nash/Nowitski
Kidd/Martin
Nowitski/Terry/Howard
Nowistki/Chandler
Nash/Staudomire
Wallace/Wallace/Prince/Billups/Hamilton
...and i'm sure theres others that I can't think of

the super slow-mo duncan dunk...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajRp21yo554

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Originally Posted by Nbadan

The Admiral was largely responsible for getting TIM here and when you factor everything David has done for SA after his career...yeah, not even close...

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TD = 6 LOB's

David would most likely even tell you that.

To the greatest player of the last 20 years and my favorite athlete of all time. :toast

I may not like Spur fans but I hope this is not his last game ...

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Originally Posted by Killakobe81

I may not like Spur fans but I hope this is not his last game ...

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You don't like Spurs fans but hang out on a Spurs forum? That must mean you want to kill Laker fans since you can't even stomach being around them :lol

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Originally Posted by DPG21920

You don't like Spurs fans but hang out on a Spurs forum? That must mean you want to kill Laker fans since you can't even stomach being around them :lol

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Not all of them Deeps .... you are good people ...most of the time.

*dap*

Mixed feelings.

I've said before I'm not readly to watch the Spurs without him on the court. Also, he seems to enjoy every minute of a game.

But at the same time, his kids demand time, he's dealing with pain in his knees...

Hope he finds off-court challenges in his post-retirement new life, because he deserves to be happy.

IDK...I just love him.

As much as I love the other guys who contributed a lot to this team, it'd be shame if there's a stature outside AT&T and it's not Duncan alone.

He's done more for this franchise than anyone else. He deserves to go down as the all-time Spur.

My favorite NBA player of all time. When the Spurs were winning 3 titles in 5 years it was basketball nirvana. There will never be another one quite like #21..

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Originally Posted by T_L_P

As much as I love the other guys who contributed a lot to this team, it'd be shame if there's a stature outside AT&T and it's not Duncan alone.

He's done more for this franchise than anyone else. He deserves to go down as the all-time Spur.

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It probably should be the big 3 out there TBH. I think Duncan would not have it any other way.

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Originally Posted by dbreiden83080

It probably should be the big 3 out there TBH. I think Duncan would not have it any other way.

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Tim's humility makes that so, but it doesn't really mean it should be the big 3.

That's like Worthy being next to Magic and Kareem, or Parish having a statue... you don't get one for being the third best player on a bunch of great teams..not when you have a top 10 player ever who was the lead dog on all of the title squads.

Tim Duncan 19 pts! He left it all on the court! I wish this team could carry him to a championship like he did for this team so many times.

tim was the only reason I couldn't turn this game off even though we were down by 25

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Originally Posted by mbass

You definitely did - he gave Pop "the stare" - he was obviously very mad.

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I thought he was just pissed that the refs were letting them foul the hell out him. I was expecting him to say a few choice words about the pitiful officiating. However he haste much class and will likely just leave.