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Tim Duncan is the epitome of how the new world nerdery order has begun. Now nerds not only rule at cool stuff such as video games and cutlery, they rule in the NBA.
http://www.nerdsonsports.com/2008/04...rds-in-sports/
[Business Day One] Nerds On Sports Salutes Nerds In Sports
We here at Nerds On Sports never promised unbiased reporting, eye opening analysis or proper grammar. But one line we insist on holding is that of unabashed nerdery. We are nerds, we love being nerds, and we appreciate when other nerds call us nerds. A true nerd goes about their nerdy business with either pride of gleeful indifference to judgement, and such dedication to happiness is a marvel to behold.
On the playgrounds of their youth, such nerds had to deal with the barbs and taunts of others, and it took great strength of character to keep on rolling the dice and reading the fantasy novels that made them happy. As these nerds grow up, they can either enter into an environment that supports such nerdery (like, say, a college full of geeky suburban kids) or hinders it (like, for instance, the U.S. Marine Corps or the National Hockey League). For those gamers, comic book buffs and ham radio enthusiasts that are fighting the good fight in inhospitable climates, we here at Nerds On Sports would like to salute you. As such, I am hereby ins uting a new award in Business Day One. To honor men and women that practice their geeky trade in the field of professional athletes, I will be handing out the coveted Nerds On Sports Salute To Nerds In Sports. It is important to note that there is no trophy. It is an actual salute. So if you’re named, please feel free to stop by my apartment when you’re in Boston so I can salute you.
The first recipient of the NOS Salute To NIS should be no surprise to those that follow both sports and the Renaissance Faire circuit. With his dedication to both great on-court body position and eating turkey legs off the bone, I am proud to now salute San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan.
They call him The Big Fundamental for his technically sound play, both effective and devoid of flash. His off the court life could be described the same way. He finished up his degree at Wake Forest before entering the NBA. His humanitarian efforts are extensive, and include a Charity Bowl-A-Thon, which is regarded by most pundits as the most dull yet fundamentally sound way of raising money, and a golf classic. And he’s been married for seven years to a lady named Amy. Put all this together and it makes for a very stable platform to heap the nerdery on to. And that nerdery is extensive.
According to his own website, he has a “large knife collection” that includes a samurai sword. My guess is that he has more than one, and at least one Scottish claymore. He also lists “The Crow” as his favorite movie and describes himself as a video game junkie. Further insight is provided by a compelling 2007 True Hoop story. He wanted the nickname “Merlin” when he entered the NBA, has experience in both Dungeons & Dragons and paintball, and has a wizard and a skeletal jester tattooed on. This man is not just a nerd by NBA standards; he is a nerd by nerd standards. As such, I can think of no better first recipient.
So, Tim Duncan, Merlin of the NBA, I salute you.
Tim Duncan is the epitome of how the new world nerdery order has begun. Now nerds not only rule at cool stuff such as video games and cutlery, they rule in the NBA.
I'm a nerd.
I have a large collection of sci-fi/fantasy books, a trekkie (I don't go to conventions, though), a custom-built PC with LED fans and hi-fi headphones. I geek out on shows and video games, I love Renfests, and theater in general.
That said, I am an avid sports fan, I know (mostly) how to dress myself, I enjoy cars and big engines, have shot just about every kind of gun that's legally allowed to be shot, I keep myself in good physical shape, lift weights, and do a lot of other things that wouldn't sync with the nerd archetype. I do okay with talking to females and can hold my own in a conversation at a party. And yes, there are ubernerds out there that seem to absolutely fit the idea of what cons utes a nerd, but there are a lot of people who are similarly diversified.
i wouldnt say nerd but just different...
pretty much ditto here.
- Mars
Hasn't he won the "nerdy clap" award like 7 straight years?
That Scottish claymore wouldn't even look like a claymore in his hands I bet LOL
If being the best power forward in the NBA and winning four rings makes him a nerd, then a nerd he is!
Duncan is just himself and doesn't try to impress people. That's what makes him special.
what a great article nice find!!
Thanks. I like throwing the out of the ordinary stuff out there.
He's a nerd and a great player.
lol merlin of the nba
Parker is his excalibur
No, that analogy doesn't work.
Manu is his Arthur, and Parker his Gawain.
Lancelot can go stab himself, unfaithful bas .
And yes, I am a nerd and proud of it. But I also play sport, lift weights, and successfully converse with members of the opposite gender. Go figure. There really are no set categories - as someone said above, Timmy is cool because he is unabashedly who he is, and I am that way too.
I'm a nerd. I have been since the day I could watch TV and know what was going on. Since others are posting their nerd credentials, I think I'll post mine.
I have seen:
Every comic book movie to date.
The Spider-Man, Iron Man, FF, Silver Surfer, X-Men, Batman, Superman, and both JLA cartoons.
I own:
2 Venom t-shirts, 1 of his symbol, the other with him with his fangs and tounge out.
1 Silver Surfer shirt
1 Transformers shirt featuring the Decepticons
1 copy each of V For Vendetta, Batman: Tales of the Demon, Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth, Ultimate X-Men comp #9 (Sinister)
Every Redwall book up to Loamhedge, plus Martin The Warrior, Redwall, and Lord Brocktree on tape.
The Hobbit, The LotR trilogy, the Silmarillion, and Lost Tales of Middle Earth.
I possess:
1 metric load of nerdy knowledge. If there's an RPG out there, I've probably played it. If there's an obscure comic fact, I know it. , I'm showing up to Iron Man at midnight with a t-shirt saying "Cap was right." and holding a sign saying "It's Tony's fault." When I get called a dork, a geek, or a nerd, I respond with, "You're god-damn right."
I was waiting for you Shagia.
I just got home not too long ago, or I would've posted sooner.
Shagia - the real test there is have you read The Silmarillion?
And V for Vendetta is not a nerd movie, is it? I think it's one anyone who hates authoritarianism can enjoy it, surely.
I have indeed...and I actually own both the comic and the movie of V For Vendetta, so....yeah.Shagia - the real test there is have you read The Silmarillion?
And V for Vendetta is not a nerd movie, is it? I think it's one anyone who hates authoritarianism can enjoy it, surely.
Im definately a nerd....
I've read every book from R.A. Salvatore... I've read Almost every Battletech Novel.... warhammer and Warhammer 40k novels.... Dragon lance..... you name it...
I own well over 200 video games, dating back to 1984 when the Tandy and Amiga where around.... I still have a WORKING Amiga computer.
I work doing I/T support.
yes.... oh, yes... Im a ing nerd.
And I will still kick your ass.
im a tech nerd!
I'm a nerd too... and there is nothing wrong with that!
I wouldn't say nerd or out of the ordinary. he's actually quite normal.
I meant the article was out of the ordinary, not Duncan.
I get a lot on him, this would have been one that I usually don't post, but I thought some people might get a kick out of it.
Edit: Actually, I do think he's out of the ordinary...
Last edited by duncan228; 04-28-2008 at 11:19 PM.
I'd give my nerd creds but I'm to busy...
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