Duncan to not announce retirement today

[polandprzem]

I saw Tim at HEB this afternoon in the condiments aisle and Timmy said to me: "Excuse me, sir, could I squeeze by here with my basket?"

Nobody shops at HEB in the early afternoons except mostly retirees, so I say Timmy is retiring.

Come on there Solid D!

[Poolboy5623]

It was painful after January when he had the knee injury. Before that? Not at all. People know what he can do if that knee can get better

At his age, he's going to hit problems (physically) around January....

[DeRozan m8]

Duncan is done.

He's looked pretty done last season.

Can't see it going on for another season...

[TD 21]

As it was he was missing "bunny" lay ins after the injury which was the hardest thing to watch. Gasol will at least make those and that makes us that much more formidable. Now if Danny Green can make wide open 3s, we are ringing again!

Duncan fg% by distance: 0-3 feet - .671%, 3-10 feet - .458%

Gasol fg% by distance: 0-3 feet - .566%, 3-10 feet .435%

[Leetonidas]

Duncan fg% by distance: 0-3 feet - .671%, 3-10 feet - .458%

Gasol fg% by distance: 0-3 feet - .566%, 3-10 feet .435%

how many more shots did pau take though? and are those stats only after the knee injury?

[K...]

he'll do it at 11:59 pm probably. Or even worse the dude will run to the int date line and do it at 11:59 there. Or even worse he'll just declare time to be an illusion and move to a quantum state of being retired and also dunking on your ass 24/7/365

[bklynspursfan]

At his age, he's going to hit problems (physically) around January....

Nah. He was fine the year prior. He kept his body in great shape and with his managed minutes was in position to play longer.

[callo1]

People keep talking about Tim's knee injury, which no doubt played a huge role in the OKC series, but Tim's struggles go well beyond the actual knee injury.

When Tim was out, LAMarcus took over as the featured scoring front court big. When Tim came back, he honestly didn't know where to fit in...he was lost.

I have zero doubt that TD can come back and find a niche as not only a defender, but as a scoring big man for the Spurs. He needs to develop his jumper to do so and he would be fine.

[UZER]

People keep talking about Tim's knee injury, which no doubt played a huge role in the OKC series, but Tim's struggles go well beyond the actual knee injury. When Tim was out, LAMarcus took over as the featured scoring front court big. When Tim came back, he honestly didn't know where to fit in...he was lost. I have zero doubt that TD can come back and find a niche as not only a defender, but as a scoring big man for the Spurs. He needs to develop his jumper to do so and he would be fine.

This. Duncan and LMA were a forced duo. They never truly clicked all season. The consistently occupied each other's space which is why there was so much iso ball this past season.

[ElNono]

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[Steve-O-Matic]

I saw him entering a Golden Corral for dinner at 4:30pm, so he must be retired.

[Kawhitstorm]

Duncan fg% by distance: 0-3 feet - .671%, 3-10 feet - .458%

Gasol fg% by distance: 0-3 feet - .566%, 3-10 feet .435%

The issue was that Tim shot 44% from 0-3 FT in the playoffs, that's basically WestBrick's overall FG%.

[slick'81]

Still waiting

[Boogie Munster]

Per KSAT News, Tim Duncan's decision will be delayed a few more days out of respect for the fallen police officers killed in an ambush in Dallas.

fwiw.....

[2centsworth]

fwiw.....

was going to post this

[Capt Bringdown]

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[SanAntonioSpurs23]

TIMVP's post said that Tim was supposed to announce today. But if he didn't announce today, it was a good sign for him staying. It's 5:00, and he hasn't announced. So in reality, was it a stealth post telling us that Tim is coming back, and not to worry?

Can the OP go back to HEB and try to get some clarification?

Disregard

[Sec24Row7]

[Solid D]

...and black smoke has again emerged above 21 Spurs Chapel where no decision could be announced.

[Spur|n|Austin]

lol ^

OP what street did you hear that on?

[beirmeistr]

...and black smoke has again emerged above 21 Spurs Chapel where no decision could be announced.

hilarious

[SpurPadre]

He'll probably retire because with Howard playing in the East now, he'll only be able to laugh at him twice a year instead of 3-4 times with an additional Western Conference playoff matchup opportunity to do so. Just not worth it to him, tbh.

[Keepin' it real]

...and black smoke has again emerged above 21 Spurs Chapel where no decision could be announced.

[TD 21]

how many more shots did pau take though? and are those stats only after the knee injury?

Duncan's % of shots taken from 0-3 feet - .324 and 3-10 feet - .406

Gasol's % of shots taken from 0-3 feet - .245 and 3-10 feet - .192

Both the previous sets and these encompass the entire season's worth.

The issue was that Tim shot 44% from 0-3 FT in the playoffs, that's basically WestBrick's overall FG%.

10 game sample size, 6 of which came against Ibaka/Adams.

The bottom line is, there's no evidence to support the notion that Gasol is a better finisher. What he is, is a better shot creator, at this point.

[apalisoc_9]

Duncan's % of shots taken from 0-3 feet - .324 and 3-10 feet - .406

Gasol's % of shots taken from 0-3 feet - .245 and 3-10 feet - .192

Both the previous sets and these encompass the entire season's worth.




10 game sample size, 6 of which came against Ibaka/Adams.

The bottom line is, there's no evidence to support the notion that Gasol is a better finisher. What he is, is a better shot creator, at this point.

Morr space for Kawhi and Aldridge too...

Reminds me of the TD and TP two man game..TP loved that