Tim Duncan Retires.

Thanks to the greatest PF of all time, Tim Duncan.

As much as I prepared for this for a couple of years now it hurts. Numbing. Being a native San Antonian and following the Spurs since I was a kid with Gervin, what he did to elevate this franchise is immeasurable beyond any other Spur ever. SA better throw a big celebration for him!

Stephen Jackson

https://www.instagram.com/p/BHuZdPBg7Yh/

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Originally Posted by bklynspursfan

some nice words from George Hill

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

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:cry

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Originally Posted by sasaint

Has anybody ever mailed in a HOF induction speech?

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I don't think so... Tim could be the first ever....thug life or Legend?

I think I'm going to cry.

Blake Griffin pays his respects. His first IG post in months.


https://www.instagram.com/p/BHujvBGD...riffin32&hl=en

I have watched Tim Duncan play since I was 7 years old, and he has been my favorite player ever since. I remember when I was 9 and I had to watch game 5 of the NBA Finals at my aunt and uncle's due to the power being out at my parents, the Spurs won this game to win their first ever championship and Tim Duncan was named Finals MVP. I can remember my father saying "Michael Jordan didn't win Finals MVP this quickly" and I knew I was watching a special player and would witness a special career, but I had no idea just how special it'd be. After 5 championships, 3 Finals MVP's, and 2 MVP's, he has had one of the greatest careers in NBA history and there is no doubt he is a legend. But what's most amazing about him is how he was able to conduct himself on and off the court. He was a true example for kids and young players everywhere, I am so thankful to have had Tim Duncan as a role model. He won with grace and lost with class, and he was the truest epitome of sportsmanship. I'm saddened to see this legendary career come to an end, but I am beyond thankful to have witnesses 19 years of greatness. I know he'll never read this, but thank you Tim Duncan! Thank you for blessing basketball fans with amazing performances for 19 incredible years. The sports world will miss you. Your legend will live on forever.

wife called to give me the news... what a sad day...

Thanks for everything and more... truly end of an era.

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Originally Posted by bklynspursfan

some nice words from George Hill

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

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Yes, Those Were Some Very Nice Words.

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Originally Posted by Seventyniner

Yes, Those Were Some Very Nice Words.

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Idk what was up with capitalization stuff lol

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Originally Posted by tony77

I remember watching Tim get drafted like it was yesterday

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Even better was watching the Spurs win the lottery. I can still hear Russ Granik's voice.

http://www.nba.com/spurs/thankyoutd

this sucks

Not only it blows, the fact he's likely going to be in the same HoF class than that clown Kobe is ridiculous.

But perhaps that's how he wanted it, low-key, somebody else getting all the media circus.

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Originally Posted by ElNono

Not only it blows, the fact he's likely going to be in the same HoF class than that clown Kobe is ridiculous.

But perhaps that's how he wanted it, low-key, somebody else getting all the media circus.

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I wonder if you're allowed to decline to attend a hall of fame induction? If so, he'll do it. The Kobe slobbering is reason enough to want to avoid it.

Don't make us go cold turkey TD. At least stay on as a coach.

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Originally Posted by ElNono

Not only it blows, the fact he's likely going to be in the same HoF class than that clown Kobe is ridiculous.

But perhaps that's how he wanted it, low-key, somebody else getting all the media circus.

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The wheels fell off.

R.I.P my childhood smh. Congrats GOAT!

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Originally Posted by 2centsworth

The wheels fell off.

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Yeah, he kind of played that last game like a guy who knew he had the rest of his life to heal up.

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Originally Posted by sasaint

Has anybody ever mailed in a HOF induction speech?

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I don't think so... Tim could be the first ever....thug life or Legend?

:king


:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap :clap:clap:clap:clap:clap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WpOKLvYz2c

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Originally Posted by ElNono

Not only it blows, the fact he's likely going to be in the same HoF class than that clown Kobe is ridiculous.

But perhaps that's how he wanted it, low-key, somebody else getting all the media circus.

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I like it better that he's going in with Kobe, tbh..it's such a sharp contrast in style, it makes for great comparison and discussion..the biggest attention whore and worst teammate in league history vs. the most humble and unselfish superstar in league history:lol it's a great rivalry, particularly with the fans..

I'm on Twitter checking out comments from other players, but nothing is more annoying than accidentally clicking on a Tweet and seeing the :(but he played for Pop, Pop made him:( comments from the casual fans:lol

So many ignorant people that are either too stupid or weren't NBA fans at the time that missed Duncan's peak..it'll always be overlooked by the non-hardcore fans, because it occurred during the dark days of the NBA(as reflected by the ratings)..the numbers-oriented media(fortunately, most new-media falls in this category) and fans understand his dominance during his peak, but a lot of fans and media believe that Duncan was always the player we saw in the 2011-2014 system..

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Originally Posted by ElNono

Not only it blows, the fact he's likely going to be in the same HoF class than that clown Kobe is ridiculous.

But perhaps that's how he wanted it, low-key, somebody else getting all the media circus.

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Come on El, it's over. that rivalry is dead.
Tim and Kobe together makes it a truly great HOF class.
Why do you care if some folks will focus more on Kobe?
The best ceremonies have multiple HOf'ers ..
I thought stockton and David did a much better job in their speeches than jordan, despite the hype.

Sad day to be a Spurs fan. End of an era.

Thanks for everything Timmy :clap

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Originally Posted by HarlemHeat37

I like it better that he's going in with Kobe, tbh..it's such a sharp contrast in style, it makes for great comparison and discussion..the biggest attention whore and worst teammate in league history vs. the most humble and unselfish superstar in league history:lol

I'm on Twitter checking out comments from other players, but nothing is more annoying than accidentally clicking on a Tweet and seeing the :(but he played for Pop, Pop made him:( comments from the casual fans:lol

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Why does Kobe always have to come up?
Cant this be ALL about Tim?
Y'all can bash Kobe tomorrow.
It's Duncan day.