Tim Duncan

[kurt]

Sounds like he's strongly leaning towards retirement... end of an era for the Spurs and the entire NBA if that proves to be the case. When I was younger I was a big Steve Nash fan, and pretty closely followed some of his mid-career playoff success at Nash's expense. What a player. Because HF is so Canadian-heavy, I'm sure there are a lot of members kinda in the same boat as me... rooting against the guy because he was Captain Canada's playoff nemesis, but later coming to appreciating how much of an all-time great he was.

I'm not totally sure of his current contract situation, but if memory serves, he had a player option and opted out. If he did sell himself to the highest bidder this season, after seeing the money going to guys like Mozgov, I can't even imagine how much money he would make.

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[Voight]

They signed Gasoline to bridge the gap and got Aldridge last year so they should be ok.

 

[le_sean]

Always loved Tim Duncan, probably my favourite player ever. Just got things done with his quiet demeanor.

 

[HisIceness]

How many 90's players are left now, just Dirk and Garnett right?

Edit: nm, I see Vince Carter is still around. And Paul Pierce.

 

[Power Man]

As a Spurs fan thank you Tim

 

[Habs 4 Life]

What a player. Hope you come back for another but if you don't what a fantastic career! Thank you Tim!

 

[hockeykicker]

How many 90's players are left now, just Dirk and Garnett right?

Edit: nm, I see Vince Carter is still around. And Paul Pierce.

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manu ginobili
elton brand

 

[Vamos Rafa]

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nazr mohammed
jason terry
manu ginobili
elton brand

Manu didn't play until 2002. And I thought Elton Brand retired a year ago.

 

[Avs_19]

One of the all-time greats. He wasn't flashy but he was so damn good in his prime. I think people will appreciate him and his career more when he's gone.

Selfishly, I want him to stick around for another season. It was rough watching him at times this past season but he can still contribute in limited minutes.

This would be such a Tim Duncan way to go out. Just quietly leaves while the basketball world is freaking out over Durant.

 

[MarkStone]

Have to think that KD's decision to join an already loaded Warriors team made the decision easier for Duncan.

 

[Voight]

Manu didn't play until 2002. And I thought Elton Brand retired a year ago.

Came back to play for the Sixers.

 

[KaylaJ]

Have to think that KD's decision to join an already loaded Warriors team made the decision easier for Duncan.

Man, the guy is 40 years old with bum knees. I don't think Durant's decision had anything to do with it and those jokes and theories that someone had a minute after these stories broke were old 2 minutes later.

Guess Duncan retiring without getting any respect for it being his own decision is just par for the course for his career.

 

[Voight]

Have to think that KD's decision to join an already loaded Warriors team made the decision easier for Duncan.

His numbers went down the toilet this year, you could see as the year went on despite resting and his team going 67-15, that he was aging every game more and more.

I'm happy he was able to get one last ring two years ago, man I was so happy when they ran over Miami.

 

[le_sean]

Another testament to how great and humble he was is that there is only admiration for him and the Spurs despite their success. Typically people find reasons to hate dynasties.

 

[MarkStone]

Man, the guy is 40 years old with bum knees. I don't think Durant's decision had anything to do with it and those jokes and theories that someone had a minute after these stories broke were old 2 minutes later.

Guess Duncan retiring without getting any respect for it being his own decision is just par for the course for his career.

Agreed, perhaps I should have wrote that Durant's decision just makes Duncan's decision easier regardless. Dunno how anyone can disagree with that, it at the very least wouldn't give Tim any extra motivation to come back

 

[MarkStone]

His numbers went down the toilet this year, you could see as the year went on despite resting and his team going 67-15, that he was aging every game more and more.

I'm happy he was able to get one last ring two years ago, man I was so happy when they ran over Miami.

Yep, and why go through the grind once again in an inevitable losing cause in the conference finals at most? Duncan no longer has anything to add to his legacy at this point, he is probably the most respected and admired player of his generation.

 

[Sports Enthusiast]

Manu might not be back. Interesting. They'll be okay for now but I do think the decline is near for them. Give it 2 or 3 years. Not sure Duncan is a loss really though. His knees are shot and he wasn't even noticeable this spring.

 

[darko]

The bank shot always works.

 

[Power Man]

If he does retire this summer, remember his last game vs OKC

Dude gave it all

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

I know I am supposed to hate the Spurs as a Rockets fan, but honestly, dude is one of the GOAT. Nothing but respect

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Remember when the Admiral handed the torch off to him. I'm not a Spurs fan whatsoever but it's always sad to see someone from your youth's career wind down.

 

[darko]

I know I am supposed to hate the Spurs as a Rockets fan, but honestly, dude is one of the GOAT. Nothing but respect

This.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

And he retires the only way he could have.

 

[Power Man]

Damn


As a long time Spurs fan, thank you Tim Duncan

You won and lost with class

 

[John Price]

Forever the iron sheik class thank you Tim