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Because it was a FLUKE!
How many times he does that on a regular basis?
I get it, it was a crazy shot, and one that you don't expect to happen in a game.
However, seeing that TD can hit the 18 footer fairly consistently, is it so hard to believe that a wide open 3 isn't out of the question?
Don't get me wrong, it was an amazing amazing amazing shot, but some of the critics are making it sound like Duncan had a 1/1000 chance of making it, and he got lucky and it went in.
I thought his shot over Shaq in '04 was way "flukier" than this.
sorry, just had to vent.
Because it was a FLUKE!
How many times he does that on a regular basis?
This was what? 2 weeks ago?
I agree man, from Duncan's form its very effective to hit from long range. The guy did a hook shot from 18 feet away from the basket, fading away too, and he cant hit an uncontested three. I thought that had at least a 60% chance of going in.
For his career in 3 point shots:
24-126
All-Star 1-3
Playoffs: 4-24
I'm not surprised that he hit it, it was a clutch shot and he's a clutch player. But the stats aren't with him, so other people being surprised isn't shocking.
It was 2 weeks ago or so, but with all this "the series SHOULD be 2-2" because of the rarity of TD's shot, it's just kind irritating.
But whatever.
Plus, while it may have been the only 3 TD took all season, I really believe that if he wanted, he has the skill set to develop a reliable 3 point shot.
FLUKE, FLUKE, FLUKE, Just like your championship in 1999*
I was not surprised. I knew that shot was going in the moment Duncan caught the ball. He was wide open and that is the best angle to shott a 3pt shot. Plus he is a clutch superstar and that's what superstars do. it was destiny that's all.
Well, we went 15-2 that year, so I don't know how winning it was a "fluke"
I think Princess Pimp needs a hug
The fact that Duncan can shoot 3-pointers accurately doesn't surprise me... I've seen Amare do it many times this season, so it didn't really come as a surprise.
But the fact that it was the only 3-pointer he's made all season (maybe the only one he's attempted, I'm not sure) was what was so unbelievable about it.
yes, but as Duncan doesn't usually take 3's, most of them should be very late in the clock, with desperate and unscheduled situations. not the best way to have a good %.
Duncan isn't obviously a 3 pts shooter. but i agree with the OP saying that he's an overall decent shooter and that's it's not a miracle that he puts in a wide open 3 with a lot of time to shoot, like it would be the case if O'Neal did the same e.g.
Who cares what others think. He was wide open when he took it. He squared up and shot it with confidence. Won the game, and nobody can take it away from the Spurs.
Remember the long half-court shot that Manu made against the Suns in 2003?
How many of those do you think he could make in a row?
Now, here's three words you'll never hear in an NBA game:
"Shaq for three!"
Duncan was 0-4 in the regular season.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, the Phoenix Suns will dominate this series sweeping the Spursies 4-0
If the Suns win Game 1 this will be a sweep!
You will get embarrassed in front of a worldwide audience."
- Princess Pimp
Great players do great things, like hit some clutch shots and Tim is familiar with the 3 point line
I don't think Flukiness is a word.
When Manu started to the basket from his left, and drew shaq and the other head (was it Bell? I have blocked it from my mind) I knew we were screwed. I didnt know what was going to happen, but it was the tricky yet so painfully obvious kinda the Spurs always do. When Duncan received the pass and lined up the shot, my mind told me "no way he makes it", but deep down, I knew it was money before it even left his hands. It was a sick play in rhythm executed to perfection and it still haunts my dreams. thanks.
hence why it was in quotations.
Good luck tonight.
I've seen Tim hit hundreds of 17+foot jumpers in his career, so I knew he had a good shot at making it. He's got fantastic touch and great arm action on his jumper. The fact that he seldom shoots the three made it more unlikely; the cir stances made it seem almost impossible.
The more you see of Duncan, the less surprising it is.
A fluke? lol
Calling it a "fluke" would make more sense if he threw a hookshot from the 3pt line, richocheted off of Bell's shoulder (causing him to flop himself out of bounds), bouncing off Shaq's big head, off the shot clock, and into the rim.
It wasn't luck or anything, just skill.
"Executed to perfection"...When the Spurs are on their game that's who they are. If you're a Spurs fan it's a thing of beauty to watch. I can see how it wouldn't be if it's your team they're playing against.
It's the Championship blood in them and it's why I never give up on them. They know how to execute, no matter what the situation.
That shot was no fluke, did you not see his form on that shot? It was beautiful, I remember watching that game and being in total disbelief, I was in disbelief not because he made it but the fact that he was actually the one to shoot the three. That was such a great moment.
flukefully fluketastic!
good luck to the Spurs tonight. If you guys knock us out, which you're sure to do, I'll be hoping the dirty floppers get another ring.
Duncan made a half court shot on the 1st try in the allstar this year. For people who know better, this is nothing new. He is one clutch mofo. that's all
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