We saw Duncan't biggest weakness last night

[dallasmaverickslose]

Duncan's biggest weaknesses are that he has to play for Popovich and with Manu...and carry both of their sorry asses.

You are a moron. I cannot believe someone that calls themselves a Spurs fan would actually say something that stupid. I will officially no longer take anything you say on this website seriously.

[Spurs21Fan4Ever]

I'm not saying that Duncan would've been better as a prima Donna or anything like that. I also agree that this is also a strength of Duncan, I believe though that Tuesday night was the first time ever that we unfortunately had the opportunity to see it a a weakness. However the blame mostly falls on Pop for benching Duncan there.

[Agloco]

So Tim refuses to sit and James hits that three instead of missing or the ball still bounces to Ray and he still makes the jumper because someone was too slow to cover.

Now you're going into OT and the coach knows you're no longer with him. Great idea.

Win or lose, the Spurs are a team, and Tim gets on just as anyone else. If it wasn't like that, the Spurs would be the Knicks or some other self absorbed franchise where players kill coaches. If it were like that, players like Green and Neal would never find a home because players like Duncan would threaten to quit if they didn't get their friend from another team signed up. If it were like that the Spurs wouldn't be close to the Finals because they would always have better ideas than their coach has, and they would just go out there and leave a huge garbage ball turd on the floor like a lot of East coast teams do, or they would be the Lakers who have 10lbs of in a 5lb bag when it comes to talent but no direction because everyone on the team knows more than the coach and so they cannot be coached by their existing coach. (the 4th coach in 3 years btw).

Tim's apparent weakness is actually his strength, and it's that he doesn't give a what you think about him.

This.

dmc ham tbh

[Brazil]

so Pop is a genius when he benches Duncan for 6 minutes against GSW and now he is an arrogant prick for benching him 2 possessions to defend the 3. BTW Pop is doing that regularly. You can discuss his decision but saying Duncan bends over and Pop is arrogant is stupid.

[Brazil]

So Tim refuses to sit and James hits that three instead of missing or the ball still bounces to Ray and he still makes the jumper because someone was too slow to cover.

Now you're going into OT and the coach knows you're no longer with him. Great idea.

Win or lose, the Spurs are a team, and Tim gets on just as anyone else. If it wasn't like that, the Spurs would be the Knicks or some other self absorbed franchise where players kill coaches. If it were like that, players like Green and Neal would never find a home because players like Duncan would threaten to quit if they didn't get their friend from another team signed up. If it were like that the Spurs wouldn't be close to the Finals because they would always have better ideas than their coach has, and they would just go out there and leave a huge garbage ball turd on the floor like a lot of East coast teams do, or they would be the Lakers who have 10lbs of in a 5lb bag when it comes to talent but no direction because everyone on the team knows more than the coach and so they cannot be coached by their existing coach. (the 4th coach in 3 years btw).

Tim's apparent weakness is actually his strength, and it's that he doesn't give a what you think about him.

didn't see your post DMC before posting.
This 100%.

[AntiChrist]

Stupid thread, tbh

[mudyez]

The OP is correct and I agree with mid that Duncan's biggest strength is his biggest weakness at times, but it's a fair trade, tbh..

Duncan is the most important component of an environment that has led to 4 les and 5 Finals appearances in a small-market city that doesn't attract marquee names..when former players discuss the key to the Spurs success, they always begin by citing Duncan's ability to be coached and fit in with the rest of the players, tbh..

So while I do agree with OP, it's a fair trade IMO..

It feels good not having to deal with franchise players throwing their franchise under the bus and holding them hostage, or snitching on teammates..or raping a woman..or playing a part in the murder of your father due to your degenerate gambling, tbh..

HH with the goods...Don't leave us if we lose!

[z0sa]

Only Tim Duncan's greatest weakness could also be his greatest strength.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Duncan's biggest weaknesses are that he has to play for Popovich and with Manu...and carry both of their sorry asses.

You're an idiot. I hope you have not been a fan since the days of your user name, because that would just be a disgrace.

[HemisfairArena]

You're an idiot. I hope you have not been a fan since the days of your user name, because that would just be a disgrace.

Then your out of luck.

[Fabbs]

so Pop is a genius when he benches Duncan for 6 minutes against GSW and now he is an arrogant prick for benching him 2 possessions to defend the 3.

No. Pops an arrogant prick most all the time.
Duncans toleration of his arrogance is what has cost Championships.

Lets hope 2013 is not another squandered chance.

[Brazil]

No. Pops an arrogant prick most all the time.
Duncans toleration of his arrogance is what has cost Championships.

Lets hope 2013 is not another squandered chance.

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