Will Duncan Become the NBA's All Time Career Leader in Games Won?

[BillMc]

As for Manu, it's the "basketball hall of fame", not "NBA hall of fame", so there's no reason why Manu's international achievements shouldn't or wouldn't be considered. He's unquestionably a 1st ballot HoFer.

This.

[Galileo]

Games won per season including playoffs:

Jabbar: 61.4
Duncan: 61.222

http://www.basketball-reference.com/...=&order_by=pts


With LMA and young Kawhi and including playoffs, Duncan can match Jabbar in 2 years. Would certainly do it in three.

[Sean Cagney]

Pierce is absolutely a 1st ballot HoFer. He's top 20 all-time in scoring, 10x all-star, and a FMVP.

As for Manu, it's the "basketball hall of fame", not "NBA hall of fame", so there's no reason why Manu's international achievements shouldn't or wouldn't be considered. He's unquestionably a 1st ballot HoFer.

I agree Pierce is a first ballot HOF player, he needs to go back and look at what he has done for his career before speaking on it. He should get in right away. Manu will get in as well, no doubt.

[BillMc]

Games won per season including playoffs:

Jabbar: 61.4
Duncan: 61.222

http://www.basketball-reference.com/...=&order_by=pts


With LMA and young Kawhi and including playoffs, Duncan can match Jabbar in 2 years. Would certainly do it in three.

[Old School 44]

How many can get in at a time? It's hard to imagine any one of them not being first ballot HOF.

I don't really think there is a limit. I just know an NBA player needs to be retired a full 5 years before they are eligible. I doubt if they all retire at the same time, but some of them will. It would be cool to see Manu and Tim get inducted in the same year, but I actually think Tim plays a year longer.

[313]

No.

[Galileo]

The list as of October 17, 2015:

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - 1228 wins
Robert Parish - 1121
Tim Duncan - 1097
Karl Malone - 1050


Since Timmy is all about winning, it could be argued this is the second most important stat of his career (behind championships). He should pass Parish this season? Does Timmy stick around long enough to pass "The Captain" and, if so, does that affect his legacy in the public at large? Surely, it is as important as Kobe's late career meaningless points?

Tim has 1102 wins and is only 2 normal seasons away from Jabbar. No serious injury = Tim breaks record.

[Galileo]

Tim Duncan wins by season:

Rk Season Count
1 2002-03 76
2 2006-07 74
3 2013-14 72
4 2005-06 68
5 2004-05 66
6 2000-01 65
7 2012-13 65
8 2007-08 63
9 2001-02 62
10 2010-11 62
11 1997-98 60
12 2003-04 57
13 2014-15 56
14 2011-12 55
15 1998-99 52
16 2009-10 51
17 2008-09 50
18 1999-00 48

http://www.basketball-reference.com/...=&order_by=pts

Tim needs 126 more wins to tie. He can do it in 2 average seasons if the Spurs go deep into the playoffs.

[BillMc]

Tim has 1102 wins and is only 2 normal seasons away from Jabbar. No serious injury = Tim breaks record.

Tim Duncan wins by season:

Rk Season Count
1 2002-03 76
2 2006-07 74
3 2013-14 72
4 2005-06 68
5 2004-05 66
6 2000-01 65
7 2012-13 65
8 2007-08 63
9 2001-02 62
10 2010-11 62
11 1997-98 60
12 2003-04 57
13 2014-15 56
14 2011-12 55
15 1998-99 52
16 2009-10 51
17 2008-09 50
18 1999-00 48

http://www.basketball-reference.com/...=&order_by=pts

Tim needs 126 more wins to tie. He can do it in 2 average seasons if the Spurs go deep into the playoffs.

Cheers. Updating my original post.

[BillMc]

Thanks to Galileo for helping me clarify the numbers.

[Galileo]

Thanks to Galileo for helping me clarify the numbers.

[Galileo]

Here are some notes on Tim's wins:

Rk Season Count
1 2002-03 76 (ring)
2 2006-07 74 (ring)
3 2013-14 72 (ring)
4 2005-06 68 (lost 2nd round)
5 2004-05 66 (ring, Tim injury plagued)
6 2000-01 65 (lost WCF)
7 2012-13 65 (lost finals, Tim some injuries)
8 2007-08 63 (lost WCF)
9 2001-02 62 (lost 2nd round)
10 2010-11 62 (best record West but lost 1st round)
11 1997-98 60 (lost 2nd round)
12 2003-04 57 (lost 2nd round, Tim injury plagued)
13 2014-15 56 (lost 1st round)
14 2011-12 55 (strike, lost WCF)
15 1998-99 52 (ring, strike season)
16 2009-10 51 (bad year, but won 1st round)
17 2008-09 50 (bad year, lost first round)
18 1999-00 48 (Tim injured, missed playoffs)

So looking at this chart, barring no strikes, a combination of an average year (62 or 63 wins) and a good year (66 or 67 wins) would break Jabbar's record in 2 years.

[BillMc]

Here are some notes on Tim's wins:

Rk Season Count
1 2002-03 76 (ring)
2 2006-07 74 (ring)
3 2013-14 72 (ring)
4 2005-06 68 (lost 2nd round)
5 2004-05 66 (ring, Tim injury plagued)
6 2000-01 65 (lost WCF)
7 2012-13 65 (lost finals, Tim some injuries)
8 2007-08 63 (lost WCF)
9 2001-02 62 (lost 2nd round)
10 2010-11 62 (best record West but lost 1st round)
11 1997-98 60 (lost 2nd round)
12 2003-04 57 (lost 2nd round, Tim injury plagued)
13 2014-15 56 (lost 1st round)
14 2011-12 55 (strike, lost WCF)
15 1998-99 52 (ring, strike season)
16 2009-10 51 (bad year, but won 1st round)
17 2008-09 50 (bad year, lost first round)
18 1999-00 48 (Tim injured, missed playoffs)

So looking at this chart, barring no strikes, a combination of an average year (62 or 63 wins) and a good year (66 or 67 wins) would break Jabbar's record in 2 years.

All good stuff. Let's hope TD keeps playing, is healthy, and there is no lockout (though I think that would be after '17)

[spurraider21]

i doubt duncan plays long enough

[aal04]

Hes our best player. I expect him to retire after this year when we win the ring. If he doesnt, he stays another year when we win in next year