duncan228 Is Going To A Spurs Game

[The Franchise]

Congratulations!!! For someone who loves the Spurs, and contributes as much as you do to this sight, this should be a wonderful treat.

[birdy219]

Congrats,

Did your heart flutter when you were near him? I was so star struck at my first Spurs game. I took an upside down picture of timmy. I have a manu autographed jersey that has not been worn since that day.
Again, I'm happy for you and I am glad the Spurs showed up last night for the victory.

[Whisky Dog]

That's really cool that you got to have a personal moment getting the stuff signed. I ran into TD back in 2001 in a grocery store in SA when I was visiting my gf, and it's amazing just how tall those dudes are when you're standing next to them. That had to be a sweet night.

[Summers]

I'm really happy for you D228. That's awesome.

[duncan228]

Okay guys, going through pics now. Stay tuned.

[bostonguy]

I was given a gift tonight. And it turned out to be more than great seats to see the Spurs.

My tickets were at will call, according to the Staples Center info you can't pick up will call until 2 hours before the event time. I was there early, and it turns out I could get the tickets just after 5.

But the doors don't open until 6:15.

I was approached as I was leaving the box office by a nice man who simply said, "Do you want to get in early? Follow me, I'll get you in." I followed him. And I got in.

5:15. Top level of Staples. I ducked into a tunnel just to check out the court before I found my seat.

Duncan. On the court. Running through his game, just a few on the floor with him. Chip, Will, Udoka on the side. Mason Jr.

I was able to walk down to the first row, sit in the seat against the basket, and watch Duncan work for 30 minutes.

A few others came out, Bowen, Oberto, Thomas.

When Duncan finished and sat on the bench I moved to a seat against the tunnel. Oberto came by, signed my Go Spurs Go Banner for me.

And then Duncan came by. And signed the banner and my jersey.

I got Sean on the banner too.

The seats were great, the crowd was great, the game was great. It was wonderful to finally see my team live.

But that 30 minutes was by far the most incredible thing that's ever happened to me.

I've got several hundred pics, and some video, to sort through. I'll put them up as soon as I can.

Tim Duncan is a sweet heart. I got his autograph back in March 2003 and he is a really humble dude. Then he owned Antoine Walker and the Spurs had their way with the Celts that Sunday evening. It is an honor you got to watch greatness. Cherish that moment.

[Texas_Ranger]

Okay guys, going through pics now. Stay tuned.

can't wait to see them

[lefty]

You guys are the best.

The game was great, being able to share it with SpursTalk makes it even sweeter.

Thanks for all the kind words, it feels like ST was with me.

Watching Duncan work alone was so incredible. I hope to see the team again, but I know that was a one time gift.

I promise a ton of pics as soon as I can, here's one to start.

Congrats

I'm jealous; can I hate you?

[Yorae]

What's up with this 228 love? Everyone's like "congrats", "I'm happy for you", yada yada....
Nuthuggers!!! W8 nut hu...mmmm.....


Just kidding.

Congrats 228!

(I'm not envious. I'm not envious. I'm not envious. I'm not envious. I'm not envious. I'm not envious. I'm not envious. I'm not envious. I'm not envious. I'm not envious. I'm not envious.)

[Pistons < Spurs]

Awesome! Good for you 228! It's about damn time you've been front and center for a Spurs ... I mean Duncan game

[CubanMustGo]

It's always nice to see good people get rewarded for their good deeds. Congrats, '228, it couldn't have happened to a better person.

[Manufan909]

Couldn't happen to a better person.

[duncan228]

Geez, 400+ pictures takes some time to go through.

I'm still messing with them, but here's a few.

[Spursmania]

Sweet 228! THX for sharing

[J_Paco]

Congrats '228, getting to see S.A. play live is an amazing experience that I've had the honor of enjoying twice here in D.C. I'm usually lurking and enjoy reading the articles you post and the love you express for Tim and the Spurs through them. I think that you getting in early and Timmy signing an item for you are your deserved cherry on top. Please, post a picture of the autographed item, frame it and cherise it forever.

Side-note: Your experience definitely makes me anxious for next season, when I'll certainly be heading to the game against the Wiz.

[lefty]

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice

[angel_luv]

When Duncan finished and sat on the bench I moved to a seat against the tunnel. Oberto came by, signed my Go Spurs Go Banner for me.

And then Duncan came by. And signed the banner and my jersey.

I got Sean on the banner too.

The seats were great, the crowd was great, the game was great. It was wonderful to finally see my team live.

But that 30 minutes was by far the most incredible thing that's ever happened to me.

I've got several hundred pics, and some video, to sort through. I'll put them up as soon as I can.

OMG! That is so amazing! I am so happy for you!
What did you say to Timmy or could you talk at all?

[angel_luv]

I managed to say "Thank you so much" when he signed the jersey. He didn't say anything, a nod and slight smile. He wasn't thrilled with his work, his shot wasn't falling the way he wanted it to. He messed around with Bowen when he came out, pushed him into the bench. They were smiling and laughing then, but he seemed a little cranky when he sat down when he finished. He left the court not long after, that's when he signed. There wasn't anyone else around besides me and one other woman that was a Staples employee. He signed for her, then me, and he was gone.

I can see the cranky in the pic, and I was really surprised that he signed. We all know he doesn't sign too much and he prefers to sign for kids. He seemed to hesitate before he came over to me, I expected him to wave it off. I'm thrilled he didn't.

He came out for the game in a different mood. He was light, smiling, messing around with the team, put up a few circus shots. And he played great. (At least in my mind).

N/M my question.
Again- so happy for you!

[duncan228]

What did you say to Timmy or could you talk at all?

I was able to thank him, I thought that was pretty good considering how stunned I was. I don't know if you can really tell from pics, but I was as close as you can get to watch him work. He signed shortly after that, I was still pretty out of it.

Pics of the signatures coming.

[angel_luv]

I was able to thank him, I thought that was pretty good considering how stunned I was. I don't know if you can really tell from pics, but I was as close as you can get to watch him work. He signed shortly after that, I was still pretty out of it.

Pics of the signatures coming.

I know the feeling exactly. Awesome isn't it!
Reading your story made my day. I am so glad you posted it.
Great pics so far!

[lefty]

I was able to thank him, I thought that was pretty good considering how stunned I was. I don't know if you can really tell from pics, but I was as close as you can get to watch him work. He signed shortly after that, I was still pretty out of it.

Pics of the signatures coming.

What the am I doing in Canada ?

Oh, I know.... I had no choice

[J_Paco]

I was able to thank him, I thought that was pretty good considering how stunned I was. I don't know if you can really tell from pics, but I was as close as you can get to watch him work. He signed shortly after that, I was still pretty out of it.

Pics of the signatures coming.

Once again, you lived every out-of-towner Spur fans dream.

Oh, I also have an interesting tidbit about Mr. Duncan that I've never mentioned before. Would love to share it with everyone and find out if it is true.

[duncan228]

Oh, I also have an interesting tidbit about Mr. Duncan that I've never mentioned before. Would love to share it with everyone and find out if it is true.

Go for it.

[Summers]

Once again, you lived every out-of-towner Spur fans dream.

Oh, I also have an interesting tidbit about Mr. Duncan that I've never mentioned before. Would love to share it with everyone and find out if it is true.

Post it. We'll help you out. Unless it's salacious, in which case you just PM me.

[J_Paco]

Well, I'm sure most of us think of Tim as this stoic and mild-mannered player. This has almost always been people's criticism of him, that he's a "robot." I think my opinion of him was shattered in that sense a few years ago.

It was about two years ago, I was working over at FedEx Field where the 'Skins play (nothing glamorous, foodservice) and we had this new guy working administration. He was a recent graduate of G.W., funny enough he knew and was friends with Pops, and wanted to break into sports (basketball scouting or coaching). Anyway, we'd constantly talk hoops, life and various other subjects.

One day, the conversation moved to who did I root for in the NBA. I, of course, proudly said San Antonio but expected the usual "their boring'' or "I hate Tim Duncan," but was a little suprised to hear the opposite. He claimed to somehow "know people" from the Spurs P.R. department. Apparently, the P.R. person had told him that Duncan was an extremely passionate player. That during the Mavs-Spurs '06 series, Duncan had angry outbursts about the team's performances and eventual playoff series loss behind closed doors. That he took the series loss possibly harder than anyone else on the team.

True or Untrue?