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Not to mention Parker was born in Belgium. Definitely not a conventional French National.
And they've had a big brother little brother relationship ever since..
Not to mention Parker was born in Belgium. Definitely not a conventional French National.
I think Duncan was a different guy back when Parker was a rookie. Sure, Tim was already a superstar, but I don't know if he was anywhere near the leader he is today. Robinson was still there, and I think he was probably still the heart and soul of the team. Now, I don't think Tim would consider not talking to a rookie for the whole season. But I think Parker would. Tony seems to have the fewest friends out of every player on the team. He or Danny.
This is all that matters really.
My 13 year old daughter and her friend saw TD recently at a small shop.
She has had contact with other Spurs, so she's not exactly star struck and a huge BB fan.
My daughter calmly went up to TD and said "Excuse me Mr. Duncan could I please take a picture?"
His response was a rude "I don't do pictures".
The mom with the girls is a fan and was shocked at how rude he was.
I could understand a "Thanks for being a fan, but now's not a good time".
Still a fan, but disappointed TD is not as fan friendly as I'd imagined him to be.
You don't remember him flipping off that fan at a drug store? Duncan seems more like a brutally honest man than a rude one. He wants to keep his life private. He could have sugarcoated that, but what's the point?
If he was known for "doing pictures", then he'd get even more harassed in public than he is now.
Well, it's ultimately Tim's decision, but there's nothing wrong with being nicer. He doesn't necessarily owe anyone anything, but fans have really supported him and helped him become who he was (especially financially). I don't really take one account as gospel on how someone is, but just making an overall point.
tim never struck me as a particularly nice guy.
i think he's so quiet and emotionless, people tend to project their assumptions onto him. he must be sweet, nice, etc.
i think he's just an honest player who doesn't care for attention and resents it, and i don't think he particularly gives a damn if it hurts someone's feelings.
it's hard seeing that kind of brutal realness get dished to a kid, but in the long run it's for the best. disillusionment is part of growing up. we aren't 7'2 celebrities in a town full of short mexicans; we aren't constantly getting bombarded with people pestering us for attention and recognition.
my favorite band is NIN; but trent reznor is a total head in person
Duncan putting fans in their place
I hope he does this too:
That kid doing his best Splitter impersonation.Duncan putting fans in their place
I hope he does this too:
Yeah, that's a bit disappointing, though understandable. If he takes one picture he has to take one with everyone in the shop. Still, I'm very sorry he was rude to your daughter. He should appreciate that they are fans of his.
On the TD not talking to TP as a rookie, I can't believe this is getting coverage. It was just a funny story, likely highly embellished, by Tony.
I missed it
thanks for sharing
good writing will !
? that seems a bit odd to say that tbh
Parker has a lot of friends in the team and outside the team
Recently he is not hanging around a lot with the crew frogging and co because I believe he is having a family. It's his first one so I bet he is spending his down time with his fiancee
Danny has a lot of friends on the Heat. He even parties with them when they win, tbh.
There is tons of evidence to suggest he is very humble. Nice usually goes along with that.
If you're Super James, I don't want to meet Regular James.
How about Mediocre James? Yikes.
We're both lame and do lousy shticks, tbqh.
One of my shticks is favoring Marco over Danny, but Marco's horrendous play is making that difficult lately.
everyone here making excuses for Duncan, but i think that silent treatmnet for a rookie is a move.
Especially for 19 year old from europe, you're coming here, everything is new to you, and tony is trying to be friendly with everyone, and when pop shouts at you all day and star of the team doesn't talk to you.
That vid makes me laugh every time tbh...
This is not a Shaq Kobe relationship Tony Parker basically worships Tim Duncan today.
We're both lame and do lousy shticks, tbqh.
One of my shticks is favoring Marco over Danny, but Marco's horrendous play is making that difficult lately.
Duncan gets paid millions to play a game, you would think taking a pic with a fan is the least he could do.
Fame can wear on you and sometimes all you want to have is peace of mind and your privacy. He's been charitable and fan friendly at times, but you can't keep the light switch on 24/7 without getting burned out eventually.
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