Question for Spurs Fans???

[JamStone]

You make some good points, he certainly thinks about it to some extent. The way you frame it makes me think he's even less likely go ring chasing. Shaq's attempts at #5 have done far more harm than good to his standing in history.

Agreed. And I don't think there's anything wrong with thinking about your legacy the way Duncan does. He doesn't do it by worrying about his stats or being selfish on the court or alienating his teammates. The height and position le don't affect those things. In almost all other respects, Tim is extremely humble and unselfish. I think we all have a little part of us that makes us want to be viewed and remembered as good or great in what we did. Tim is no exception, but again I don't think there's anything wrong with it, especially since Tim isn't egotistical or obnoxious about it.

And yeah, I can't see Duncan going to another team just to try to win another le.

[MaNu4Tres]

Turning into an over the hill ring chaser doesn't exactly add to your legacy.

You talking about Shaq?

[Giuseppe]

I'd rather see Tim follow in Robinson's footsteps.

You'll have to extricate Robinson's nose from Duncan's ass first.

[Ghazi]

Gonna be sad watching Duncan look old on a 45 win team next year.

[MateoNeygro]

IMO Tim Duncan is going to be one of those players where once he retires he will never associate himself with basketball such as coaching, gm, analyst, etc. His legacy will forever be remembered but we wont see him again after he retires.

I've thought the same thing for quite some time. Quality post.

[Jloyola]

Did you sleep during the Hakeem years? Even if Shaq is successful in riding someones bench to another ring, Duncan has him beat, and it's not even close.

Im sorry you're right ... but at the same time Hakeem won those championships during the Jordon era. People sometimes wonder if "The Dream" would of won the rings if Jordon didnt retire for basketball at that time. I would loved to seen the Rockets play Bulls in the Finals... too bad it never happened

[MateoNeygro]

Like some people have said I'm not sure I'd exactly mind it. So to speak. I'd most likely just lose some respect for the guy. He's never been the type. Everyone knows what Shaq is doing and why, and most people find him pretty pathetic for it as do I.

[Ghazi]

Is SHaq really ring chasing? He got tossed around from MIA to PHX to CLE via trades. He was getting paid $20,000,000 this year. This is a contract he earned years ago.

Now, if he signs for the minimum or LLE next year with... say Dallas, (his best shot to win #5*), then you could say he's ring chasing.

[TheMACHINE]

If Lebron goes to Dallas or Miami...is he ring chasing?

[Jace]

I'd love it with one caveat.. That Duncan can contribute, which I think he still can. If the Spurs trade him to a team and he goes in and helps them win a ring..what isn't to like? It would be a far better scenario than to have Duncan stay on the Spurs until they sink back into mediocrity.

[Giuseppe]

I'd love it with one caveat.. That Duncan can contribute, which I think he still can.

Provided he can lean on somebody. If Amare hadn't a been there a few times Duncan would be getting a hip replacement about now.