[daggers818Participant]

 Breaking news. One of the greatest ever quietly hangs it up.  Much respect to Mr Duncan. He played the right way at a high level for nearly two decades and left a legacy in San Antonio. 

 

Enjoy retirement, you’ve earned it!

[220Participant]

 One of the best ever. Tim Duncan was a consummate professional. Hope he enjoys retirement. He’ll be missed.

[220Participant]

 One of the best ever. Tim Duncan was a consummate professional. Hope he enjoys retirement. He’ll be missed.

[220Participant]

 One of the best ever. Tim Duncan was a consummate professional. Hope he enjoys retirement. He’ll be missed.

[ChoppyParticipant]

 No nonsense, no long drawn out retirement "tour", just a simple statement during off season. I’m sure the fanfare will come, whether he wants it or not, but he’s tried to retire with a minimum of fuss and disruption. One of the greatest to lace them up. Rest up big fundamental, what a career!

[ChoppyParticipant]

 No nonsense, no long drawn out retirement "tour", just a simple statement during off season. I’m sure the fanfare will come, whether he wants it or not, but he’s tried to retire with a minimum of fuss and disruption. One of the greatest to lace them up. Rest up big fundamental, what a career!

[ChoppyParticipant]

 No nonsense, no long drawn out retirement "tour", just a simple statement during off season. I’m sure the fanfare will come, whether he wants it or not, but he’s tried to retire with a minimum of fuss and disruption. One of the greatest to lace them up. Rest up big fundamental, what a career!

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

Maybe the best teammate and one of the most unselfish players ever. Was the centerpiece behind the most successful long- term run by a franchise in NBA history. The spurs never won less than 50 games ( save for lockout seasons) and were in contention every one of his 19 seasons. When he couldn’t be the go to guy and focal point of the offense anymore, he seamlessly transitioned into being the ultimate role player without any complaint. Aside from maybe Kareem or jordan, probably the most successful and consistent overall career from start to finish in NBA history. 

Duncan was never the icon and never wanted the adulation or send off that Kobe got. You always knew when he did go out, this was how he was going to do it, almost  like an afterthought. I have to admit I got chills watching that last game vs. okc in last year’s playoffs. When he waved to the crowd after the game on his way you could tell he was probably done.

 

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

Maybe the best teammate and one of the most unselfish players ever. Was the centerpiece behind the most successful long- term run by a franchise in NBA history. The spurs never won less than 50 games ( save for lockout seasons) and were in contention every one of his 19 seasons. When he couldn’t be the go to guy and focal point of the offense anymore, he seamlessly transitioned into being the ultimate role player without any complaint. Aside from maybe Kareem or jordan, probably the most successful and consistent overall career from start to finish in NBA history. 

Duncan was never the icon and never wanted the adulation or send off that Kobe got. You always knew when he did go out, this was how he was going to do it, almost  like an afterthought. I have to admit I got chills watching that last game vs. okc in last year’s playoffs. When he waved to the crowd after the game on his way you could tell he was probably done.

 

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

Maybe the best teammate and one of the most unselfish players ever. Was the centerpiece behind the most successful long- term run by a franchise in NBA history. The spurs never won less than 50 games ( save for lockout seasons) and were in contention every one of his 19 seasons. When he couldn’t be the go to guy and focal point of the offense anymore, he seamlessly transitioned into being the ultimate role player without any complaint. Aside from maybe Kareem or jordan, probably the most successful and consistent overall career from start to finish in NBA history. 

Duncan was never the icon and never wanted the adulation or send off that Kobe got. You always knew when he did go out, this was how he was going to do it, almost  like an afterthought. I have to admit I got chills watching that last game vs. okc in last year’s playoffs. When he waved to the crowd after the game on his way you could tell he was probably done.

 

[HitsterParticipant]

I had assumed Tim was going to play on as he had passed the deadline for when he had to opt in for 2016/17 and I was wondering with Pau Gasol now in situ would Tim possibly come from the bench.

Tim has always been the ultimate class guy, no apparent ego, just let his success do the talking. As a Suns fan, his Spurs shattered our dreams many times in the play offs but I still appreciate what a great player Tim was.

I’m sure if he wants to remain in the game, he can, he’d be in huge demand for media work and probably has a job for life with the Spurs if he wants it. Lots of great players don’t make great coaches but I think Tim could be a huge success at that if he wanted to turn his hand to it. At worse I feel he could be a great mentor for young bigs.

Maybe he takes a break, spends time with his family and then decides what he wants to do.

Tim the greatest PF of all time but we all know you really played C we all salute you and thanks for the great memories.

[HitsterParticipant]

I had assumed Tim was going to play on as he had passed the deadline for when he had to opt in for 2016/17 and I was wondering with Pau Gasol now in situ would Tim possibly come from the bench.

Tim has always been the ultimate class guy, no apparent ego, just let his success do the talking. As a Suns fan, his Spurs shattered our dreams many times in the play offs but I still appreciate what a great player Tim was.

I’m sure if he wants to remain in the game, he can, he’d be in huge demand for media work and probably has a job for life with the Spurs if he wants it. Lots of great players don’t make great coaches but I think Tim could be a huge success at that if he wanted to turn his hand to it. At worse I feel he could be a great mentor for young bigs.

Maybe he takes a break, spends time with his family and then decides what he wants to do.

Tim the greatest PF of all time but we all know you really played C we all salute you and thanks for the great memories.

[HitsterParticipant]

I had assumed Tim was going to play on as he had passed the deadline for when he had to opt in for 2016/17 and I was wondering with Pau Gasol now in situ would Tim possibly come from the bench.

Tim has always been the ultimate class guy, no apparent ego, just let his success do the talking. As a Suns fan, his Spurs shattered our dreams many times in the play offs but I still appreciate what a great player Tim was.

I’m sure if he wants to remain in the game, he can, he’d be in huge demand for media work and probably has a job for life with the Spurs if he wants it. Lots of great players don’t make great coaches but I think Tim could be a huge success at that if he wanted to turn his hand to it. At worse I feel he could be a great mentor for young bigs.

Maybe he takes a break, spends time with his family and then decides what he wants to do.

Tim the greatest PF of all time but we all know you really played C we all salute you and thanks for the great memories.

[llperez]

 one of the most well rounded and complete bigs to ever play the game nad impacted the game the right way in every way possible both on the court and off. been fun going to battle vs him all these years. I think this is the right time for him, you never like seeing greats struggle. 

[llperez]

 one of the most well rounded and complete bigs to ever play the game nad impacted the game the right way in every way possible both on the court and off. been fun going to battle vs him all these years. I think this is the right time for him, you never like seeing greats struggle. 

[llperez]

 one of the most well rounded and complete bigs to ever play the game nad impacted the game the right way in every way possible both on the court and off. been fun going to battle vs him all these years. I think this is the right time for him, you never like seeing greats struggle. 

[OhCanada-Participant]

 Whenever any of my friends, family, co-workers or employees accomplish anything and shows too much excitement or is too boasty I look at them and say "Hey, can you please pretend your Tim Duncan for a second, pretend you’ve been there!". Or something along those lines.

Truly is a great role model. Model of excellence, consistency and class. The league won’t be the same without him and the Spurs will miss him the most.

 

[OhCanada-Participant]

 Whenever any of my friends, family, co-workers or employees accomplish anything and shows too much excitement or is too boasty I look at them and say "Hey, can you please pretend your Tim Duncan for a second, pretend you’ve been there!". Or something along those lines.

Truly is a great role model. Model of excellence, consistency and class. The league won’t be the same without him and the Spurs will miss him the most.

 

[OhCanada-Participant]

 Whenever any of my friends, family, co-workers or employees accomplish anything and shows too much excitement or is too boasty I look at them and say "Hey, can you please pretend your Tim Duncan for a second, pretend you’ve been there!". Or something along those lines.

Truly is a great role model. Model of excellence, consistency and class. The league won’t be the same without him and the Spurs will miss him the most.

 

[IndianaBasketballParticipant]

Top ten player of All-Time? 

 

[IndianaBasketballParticipant]

Top ten player of All-Time? 

 

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

 I think easily. Name ten who accomplished more in their careers. I probably couldn’t even name five. 

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

 I think easily. Name ten who accomplished more in their careers. I probably couldn’t even name five. 

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

 I think easily. Name ten who accomplished more in their careers. I probably couldn’t even name five. 

[IndianaBasketballParticipant]

Top ten player of All-Time? 

 

[The Scare Crow RisesParticipant]

Jordan, Magic, Bird, Russell, Wilt, Kareem, Kobe, Shaq and Duncan are my Top 9 guys Of All Time

I save the 10th spot for sentimental favorite Allen Iverson, undeniable All time great Oscar Robertson and the Legendary Hakeem the Dream Olajuwon…Dream gets the spot in all serious debates, but peoole always kill me for excluding LBJ

Lebron James is a victim of circumstance, Im oLd school and cant seem to bring myself to out him over

MJ 6 Rings GOAT Jordan
Magic Johnson
Larry Bird
Wilt Chamberlain
Kareem Abdul Jabar
Tim Duncan
Bill Russell
Hakeem Olajuwon
Shaquille Oneal
Kobe Bryant 5 beats 3 in every language on earth IMO

Lebron is right there with Oscar Robertson in my eyes though…Needs at least 2 more rings to crack my Top 10, of course its just one guys opinion

[The Scare Crow RisesParticipant]

Jordan, Magic, Bird, Russell, Wilt, Kareem, Kobe, Shaq and Duncan are my Top 9 guys Of All Time

I save the 10th spot for sentimental favorite Allen Iverson, undeniable All time great Oscar Robertson and the Legendary Hakeem the Dream Olajuwon…Dream gets the spot in all serious debates, but peoole always kill me for excluding LBJ

Lebron James is a victim of circumstance, Im oLd school and cant seem to bring myself to out him over

MJ 6 Rings GOAT Jordan
Magic Johnson
Larry Bird
Wilt Chamberlain
Kareem Abdul Jabar
Tim Duncan
Bill Russell
Hakeem Olajuwon
Shaquille Oneal
Kobe Bryant 5 beats 3 in every language on earth IMO

Lebron is right there with Oscar Robertson in my eyes though…Needs at least 2 more rings to crack my Top 10, of course its just one guys opinion

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

 lebrons career has already surpassed Hakeem and he’s not even close to being done yet. Other than that it’s hard to argue with your list.

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

 lebrons career has already surpassed Hakeem and he’s not even close to being done yet. Other than that it’s hard to argue with your list.

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

 lebrons career has already surpassed Hakeem and he’s not even close to being done yet. Other than that it’s hard to argue with your list.

[SlickBouncePassParticipant]

I gotta go:

1.  Jordan — if he din’t play baseball he might have had 9.

2.  Kareem Abdul Jabbar — all time scorer, multiple championships.

3.  Magic 

4.  Bill Russell

5.  Wilt Chamberlain

6.  Shaquille O’Neal

7.  Tim Duncan

8.  Lebron

9.  Larry Bird

10.  Hakeem

11.  Kobe

12. Oscar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

[SlickBouncePassParticipant]

I gotta go:

1.  Jordan — if he din’t play baseball he might have had 9.

2.  Kareem Abdul Jabbar — all time scorer, multiple championships.

3.  Magic 

4.  Bill Russell

5.  Wilt Chamberlain

6.  Shaquille O’Neal

7.  Tim Duncan

8.  Lebron

9.  Larry Bird

10.  Hakeem

11.  Kobe

12. Oscar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

[SlickBouncePassParticipant]

I gotta go:

1.  Jordan — if he din’t play baseball he might have had 9.

2.  Kareem Abdul Jabbar — all time scorer, multiple championships.

3.  Magic 

4.  Bill Russell

5.  Wilt Chamberlain

6.  Shaquille O’Neal

7.  Tim Duncan

8.  Lebron

9.  Larry Bird

10.  Hakeem

11.  Kobe

12. Oscar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

[ChoppyParticipant]

 Rings aren’t everything. Otherwise you’d have Kobe ahead of Hakeem. LeBron is definitely top 10. 

[ChoppyParticipant]

 Rings aren’t everything. Otherwise you’d have Kobe ahead of Hakeem. LeBron is definitely top 10. 

[ChoppyParticipant]

 Rings aren’t everything. Otherwise you’d have Kobe ahead of Hakeem. LeBron is definitely top 10. 

[The Scare Crow RisesParticipant]

Jordan, Magic, Bird, Russell, Wilt, Kareem, Kobe, Shaq and Duncan are my Top 9 guys Of All Time

I save the 10th spot for sentimental favorite Allen Iverson, undeniable All time great Oscar Robertson and the Legendary Hakeem the Dream Olajuwon…Dream gets the spot in all serious debates, but peoole always kill me for excluding LBJ

Lebron James is a victim of circumstance, Im oLd school and cant seem to bring myself to out him over

MJ 6 Rings GOAT Jordan
Magic Johnson
Larry Bird
Wilt Chamberlain
Kareem Abdul Jabar
Tim Duncan
Bill Russell
Hakeem Olajuwon
Shaquille Oneal
Kobe Bryant 5 beats 3 in every language on earth IMO

Lebron is right there with Oscar Robertson in my eyes though…Needs at least 2 more rings to crack my Top 10, of course its just one guys opinion

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

 My TOP list is TOP 15.

I think I have most of the same guys you do.  Last spot between somebody like John Stockton and Elgin Baylor.  

I think Stockton is overlooked on a lot of the all-time lists.  Had a RIDICULOUS number of assists and steals, played great defense, could shoot, and helped lead his team to back to back Finals.

I also like break it down now with the BIG MAN Mount Rushmore: Russell, Wilt, Kareem, and Duncan with apologies to Hakeem and Shaq.

Non-BIG MAN MOUNT RUSHMORE: Jordan, duh. Magic. Bird. LeBron.  

Top 10 is hard to do.  There is about a 4 or 5 way tie for the last couple of spots.

Top 15:

Jordan

Wilt

Bill Russell

Magic 

Kareem

LeBron

Bird 

Duncan

Kobe

Shaq

Oscar Robertson

Hakeem

Jerry West

That is 13 guys who should be on the top 10-15 list.  Big O is 11 and I feel he should be on an ALL TIME SHORT LIST.

Last two spots: Malone toss up (Karl or Moses).  Then Stockton.  Or, Elgin Baylor.  Kevin Garnett?  For really old school: George Mikan.  He WAS the league for a stretch there…  Dr. J: Kept TWO pro basketball leagues in business.  

You can have LeBron as high as 2 or as low as 8.  

You can have Duncan somewhere between 7 (maybe even a bit higher) to about 10-12.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

 My TOP list is TOP 15.

I think I have most of the same guys you do.  Last spot between somebody like John Stockton and Elgin Baylor.  

I think Stockton is overlooked on a lot of the all-time lists.  Had a RIDICULOUS number of assists and steals, played great defense, could shoot, and helped lead his team to back to back Finals.

I also like break it down now with the BIG MAN Mount Rushmore: Russell, Wilt, Kareem, and Duncan with apologies to Hakeem and Shaq.

Non-BIG MAN MOUNT RUSHMORE: Jordan, duh. Magic. Bird. LeBron.  

Top 10 is hard to do.  There is about a 4 or 5 way tie for the last couple of spots.

Top 15:

Jordan

Wilt

Bill Russell

Magic 

Kareem

LeBron

Bird 

Duncan

Kobe

Shaq

Oscar Robertson

Hakeem

Jerry West

That is 13 guys who should be on the top 10-15 list.  Big O is 11 and I feel he should be on an ALL TIME SHORT LIST.

Last two spots: Malone toss up (Karl or Moses).  Then Stockton.  Or, Elgin Baylor.  Kevin Garnett?  For really old school: George Mikan.  He WAS the league for a stretch there…  Dr. J: Kept TWO pro basketball leagues in business.  

You can have LeBron as high as 2 or as low as 8.  

You can have Duncan somewhere between 7 (maybe even a bit higher) to about 10-12.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

 My TOP list is TOP 15.

I think I have most of the same guys you do.  Last spot between somebody like John Stockton and Elgin Baylor.  

I think Stockton is overlooked on a lot of the all-time lists.  Had a RIDICULOUS number of assists and steals, played great defense, could shoot, and helped lead his team to back to back Finals.

I also like break it down now with the BIG MAN Mount Rushmore: Russell, Wilt, Kareem, and Duncan with apologies to Hakeem and Shaq.

Non-BIG MAN MOUNT RUSHMORE: Jordan, duh. Magic. Bird. LeBron.  

Top 10 is hard to do.  There is about a 4 or 5 way tie for the last couple of spots.

Top 15:

Jordan

Wilt

Bill Russell

Magic 

Kareem

LeBron

Bird 

Duncan

Kobe

Shaq

Oscar Robertson

Hakeem

Jerry West

That is 13 guys who should be on the top 10-15 list.  Big O is 11 and I feel he should be on an ALL TIME SHORT LIST.

Last two spots: Malone toss up (Karl or Moses).  Then Stockton.  Or, Elgin Baylor.  Kevin Garnett?  For really old school: George Mikan.  He WAS the league for a stretch there…  Dr. J: Kept TWO pro basketball leagues in business.  

You can have LeBron as high as 2 or as low as 8.  

You can have Duncan somewhere between 7 (maybe even a bit higher) to about 10-12.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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