Pop retires, Parker will have to be begged to stay, the development of guys like Splitter and Mahinmi will be huge. Finding a shooting guard to replace some of the production of Manu, who IMO has 3 to 4 years left will be imperitive.
Personally I try not to think about it. Too depressing
Tony always says that his future as a Spur depends on Pop/Tim/Manu, when they all retire...what their plans might be...
So yup, who knows...
However, Timmy is still 31...I can see him playing for maybe 6 more years, till 37...Manu is 30, so I don't know why you think he'll retire in 3 years, that would make him 33...Who retires at 33? Like Tim, I think he can still play till 37ish, around that time. And plus, I don't think I've ever read any articles about Manu thinking about retirement. I did read about Timmy and Pop thinking about retiring in the future...but not Manu. It could be that both Timmy/Pop will retire sooner, and Tony might stay with the Spurs if Manu possibly decides to stay longer...
Anyway, I'm just enjoying the time right now, seeing Tim/Manu/Tony/Bruce playing together...I think the core of these four players all have contracts for at least two more years together as Spurs...
A few years ago I'd say we will be a very average team.
But with Duncan's decreased role and the whole 'motion offense' type deal we run, I could see someone else in there (Read: Not Oberto...I mean a real post presence we bring in) and the Spurs could still be a top 4 seed in the West.
Tony Parker is that damn good.
the obvious one, of course, is the end of the duncan era. but the spurs will only be 1 or 2 marquee players away back into contention. parker will probably be traded to get 1 of those players, most likely a big man since the spurs had always had success with a big man. no reason to go away from that formula. however, the future of the spurs might come sooner rather than later when duncan's contract extension kicks in. the spurs have enough cap space plus the allure of a possible championship to bring in a high profile player.
Retirement is too far out in Tim's future. Ian Mahinmi cannot and will not replace Duncan as SPURS' premier center. He's in the roster to provide athlethicism in the front court (Something that DUNCAN doesn't have alot of). In answer to the question...If Duncan retires in the future, it doesn't necessarily means that the spurs dynasty would end. It only means that the team will take a new character, because of the personnel change.
Whoever is chosen to lead this team will dictate the new character of the team. In the present, the spurs is betting their ass on Tiago Splitter to carry-on the Duncan (fundamentalist-based) character team. Splitter is no Duncan as of yet, but he plays similarly to Duncan. If ever Timmy retires, I think , he's our guy (unless the spurs discovers a new and better player).
I believe that spurs is doing great in planning for the future. As compared with other teams, spurs' scout has proven their worth (after getting all star quality player like ginobili and parker). When they choose splitter in the draft, I have no doubt that the team is looking ahead of the Duncan era. As of now, they can stil afford to experiment on some new guys. I believe that Timmy would exit the league in the same way as David Robinson did. He would play with splitter for several seasons, and when split is ready and Timmy is too old -he would retire with a championship ring.
What Happens when Timmy D retires?
When Timmy D retires I'll probably commit suicide with a Timmy pic in my hand
Timmy signed for less money so we could go after Wade (or LeBron or Bosh).
First round exits.
normalicy shall return and all will be right with the world once again.
No your the one who's dumb,you stupid mother fu*ker, your probably gunna abandon your team as soon as tim duncan retires, that's why you don't care,you stupid bandwagon motherfu*ker, stfu b*tch, FU*K YOU
Blazer Fandom, here I come!
Wow, looks like someone is just a little pissed.
Quoting for emphasis.Just tank and draft the next Duncan...
BlazersTalk.com?What Happens when Timmy D retires?
Back to the lottery the Spurs will go, is what will happen.
Realistically, I think alot of it hinges on 2010.
As it has been alluded to, Tim left money on the table because of a promise by Spurs FO to go out in 2010 and get a star to play next to him for his last two years. If the Spurs could land someone like Chris Bosh it would do more than make them the favorites for the next two years while Timmy played...
It would also 1) give Tony a BIG reason to re-sign with the ballclub when he comes up for a contract extension a year later and 2) give the Spurs a long-term frontline starter that is capable of giving double-double production night in and night out.
Bottom Line: If the Spurs hit a home run in 2010 they could remain compe ive and relevant for at least 3 or 4 more years beyond when Duncan retires.
If they strike out, it could lead to Tony bolting and Manu & Tim retiring shortly thereafter.
As have we. We have truly enjoyed watching (a) San Antonio generally spanking the Mavs with regularity, or (b) watching Dallas go down in flames when they actually manage to beat us. Yes, we enjoyed it.
Personally, I'm not fond of this future talk. The present is far too sweet.
Let tomorrow worry about itself, and enjoy the championships now!
Let Dallas/Phoenix/Portland/whoever pine for the hardware that WE have.
Once Duncan retires, we all pray that the Spurs follow the path of the post Malone/Stockton Utah Jazz.
Thats probably what Celtic fans were saying in the 80's.
When TD retires, it will be a looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong time before the Spurs are relevant again
unless Spurs strike gold again in the draft, but if the Spurs can't get players to come to SA with TD they will never come
All this negativity. What is it about us ... in the midst of our greatest success and glory, we still can't stop and enjoy it? We have what every other team wants -- the les and the bragging rights that go with it.
I know for a fact that the vile tripe sprewed at us from Mavs-Suns Fan (essentially the same person), is mostly jealousy. We have the les, they want it. Period. So let him worry about the future, how much they're going to suck when so-and-so leaves (answer: alot), etc. We look down on them, holding the rings (metaphorically), and laugh.
Last edited by Don Quixote; 01-21-2008 at 06:33 PM. Reason: and another thing!
The first time I heard that Pop woud retire when Tim did, I thought he was joking. I thought at the time that he would feel some commitmen to helpthe team rebuild. He would still be relatively young and coaching is what he knows best, next to wines and he's one of the higest paid coaches in the world. But hen I read an article where basically he said that he doesn't "enjoy" games but he can appreciate them.. so now I'm not so sure he'll stick around when TD retires. Either way I'll be happy for him.
Well when Timmy retires the Spurs will inevitably suck for a couple seasons and have to rebuild. It happens to all championship franchises. The good thing is your FO is one of the best in the league and I'm sure it won't be long until the Spurs are relevant again.
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