duncan228 Is Going To A Spurs Game

[Yorae]

It would be nice if our net admin could unblock the site where you have uploaded your pics............

[Summers]

It would be nice if our net admin could unblock the site where you have uploaded your pics............

228 probably doesn't want you to see ALL of her pics.

[Summers]

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?

I think anyone who's observed him long enough knows he's much more passionate than he appears. I don't know if this story is true, but I can certainly see it being so without having my image of him "shattered". He is the team captain and he shoulders all the responsibility for what happens on the court, good or bad.

[duncan228]

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. He took the series loss possibly harder than anyone else on the team.

True or Untrue?

Duncan is an extremely passionate player, you only have to pay attention to see it.

As far as the Mavs series, Duncan said he took that loss hard. He also said it was one of the best series he'd ever played in.

As far as the "angry outbursts", only someone who was there could confirm it. I wouldn't be surprised, but I would expect any outburts to still be respectful. Duncan's just not nasty.

Duncan has yelled at teammates plenty of times during games. Most recently, we've seen him blast out Bonner. It's Duncan's team and he will, and does, let people know when they mess up.

Duncan is a compe ior, he's playing to win. He's emotional, he's passionate, and he's an incredible leader. Nothing you heard surprises me.

[Yorae]

228 probably doesn't want you to see ALL of her pics.

Well, as of the moment, I haven't seen any of the pics.....i love our net admin......

[duncan228]

It would be nice if our net admin could unblock the site where you have uploaded your pics............

If you mean my profile albums, I have those set on private, it's not the site.

If you don't mean that, what site?

Edit: I guess you mean where you're working.

[J_Paco]

Duncan is an extremely passionate player, you only have to pay attention to see it.

As far as the Mavs seriers, Duncan said he took that loss hard. He also said it was one of the best series he'd ever played in.

As far as the "angry outbursts", only someone who was there could confirm it. I wouldn't be surprised, but I would expect any outburts to still be respectful. Duncan's just not nasty.

Duncan has yelled at teammates plenty of times during games. Most recently, we've seen him blast out Bonner. It's Duncan's team and he will, and does, let people know when they mess up.

Duncan is a compe ior, he's playing to win. He's emotional, he's passionate, and he's an incredible leader. Nothing you heard surprises me.

I completely agree with you about Tim's compe ive nature, leadership and will to win. But, the way he told it sounded like Timmy was on a near Sheed or Garnett-level "rage." The guy claimed Timmy may have thrown objects and gone off (I'm sure at no one in particular).

Side-note: I love when Timmy gets in guys' faces and demandes their best. The sign of a true great one, IMHO.

[ChumpDumper]

They let you take pictures?

[Yorae]

If you mean my profile albums, I have those set on private, it's not the site.

If you don't mean that, what site?

Edit: I guess you mean where you're working.

I mean the ones you have uploaded today, you know...the clips game.....can't see it.....

[duncan228]

I completely agree with you about Tim's compe ive nature, leadership and will to win. But, the way he told it sounded like Timmy was on a near Sheed or Garnett-level "rage." The guy claimed Timmy may have thrown objects and gone off (I'm sure at no one in particular).

Side-note: I love when Timmy gets in guys' faces and demandes their best. The sign of a true great one, IMHO.

Maybe he did go off. He needed two bags of fluid after game 7, I'm sure that was just the tip of what the series took out of him physically and emotionally. They were the defending Champions, trying to repeat, and he played the season with Planter Fasciitis. It wouldn't surprise me at all if he lost it here or there.

Throwing things? I don't know. But whatever did, or didn't, happen, it stays in the locker room. That's one of the things I admire about this team, they keep any possible dirt behind closed doors. We don't need to know any of it, we need to see the chemistry they project on the floor.

[duncan228]

They let you take pictures?

They did. I went with the untested phase, that's why some are blurry.

[duncan228]

Seriously Chump, I thought of you when I went to buy the camera. I stayed simple and small.

[duncan228]

I mean the ones you have uploaded today, you know...the clips game.....can't see it.....

So sorry. Maybe when you get home?

[J_Paco]

Maybe he did go off. He needed two bags of fluid after game 7, I'm sure that was just the tip of what the series took out of him physically and emotionally. They were the defending Champions, trying to repeat, and he played the season with Planter Fasciitis. It wouldn't surprise me at all if he lost it here or there.

Throwing things? I don't know. But whatever did, or didn't, happen, it stays in the locker room. That's one of the things I admire about this team, they keep any possible dirt behind closed doors. We don't need to know any of it, we need to see the chemistry they project on the floor.

You're right, '228. But, it's interesting to hear about the parts of Timmy (the athlete) we don't get to see. It has helped me notice how vocal he's become, and how he's evolved into the true leader of the team on-court. A part of his game that is severly underrated, IMO.

[Yorae]

So sorry. Maybe when you get home?

hey no need to be sorry about. it's not your fault but our jerk net ad.....
I'll go check it out when I get home....


It's just.....I am not excited to see it.....I'm not....

[duncan228]

You're right, '228. But, it's interesting to hear about the parts of Timmy (the athlete) we don't get to see. It has helped me notice how vocal he's become, and how he's evolved into the true leader of the team on-court. A part of his game that is severly underrated, IMO.

I agree, watching him grow as a leader has been as incredible as watching his game.

[robino2001]

Seriously Chump, I thought of you when I went to buy the camera. I stayed simple and small.

I take the same type of camera Chump took to the Toros game to the Spurs games all of the time and they're cool with it. I've had it checked a couple of times at the doors, but it's within the arena's 3" lens and non-detachable rules. Gets awesome shots from all over the arena.

[duncan228]

The signatures. They're in silver, the jersey looks much better than it photographs.





Duncan


Oberto


Elliott

[Brazil]

nice !!

[Tiro]

great ! mark this thread. lol

[lefty]

OMFG! OMFG! OMFG !

[Summers]

Sweet.

[mrsmaalox]

Wowee those are some awesome pics and really, really cool collectibles!

[Manufan909]

Can you sub le the players names, cuz I can't read the sigs. Pretty please!!!

[honestfool84]

They did. I went with the untested phase, that's why some are blurry.

duncan228...

canon SUCKS.
;p

go with this sexy bad boy (nikon d3 with 600mm f/4)