LMA & Duncan's evolving relationship?

[kxs783kms]

Anybody else notice the relationship Duncan seems to be building with LMA? For the pass few games, these two have been laughing and conversing a lot during the game. I've never seen Duncan be so animated with newcomers or other teammates outside of Parker and Manu. I think he's really trying to make him feel comfortable and ease him into things because he realizes that he's been struggling offensively to find his way. I just think this is great because LA sometimes takes himself out of the game to me because he goes stretches at a time without getting any shots.

[Russo21]

Agreed, I have definitely noticed more of that the last few games, on the court and off and during timeouts etc. Good stuff

[houston spurs fan]

Is this Spurpadres's alt???

[ajh18]

Yet another difference between Duncan and Kobe. Kobe would have called LMA out in the media by now. Tim takes an active role in helping him feel "part" of the team. I don't think its an accident for a second.