Duncan is a top 5 player ever. Idgaf if anyone disagrees. Don't care if he's not the most exciting, but he's one of the most effective. Dude was elite on both ends for a long time. Give the man his props.
Also his prime was so long ago many people don't realize how insane he was during his MVP years. He's definitely underrated because he wasn't as flashy overall and because casual fans don't value longevity as much. Dude was 39 and still one of the most efficient players in the league defensively. The fact he hasn't won DPOY while consistently being Top3 defender throughout his career is a robbery too. And the impact on the whole Spurs culture he had even when his numbers weren't super impressive anymore is hard to quantify. To me Duncan might be barely pushed out of Top5. I'd say MJ, LeBron, Kareem, Wilt + Russel have to be Top5 and then Bird, Magic, Duncan sort of go together. But even I might be underrating him :P
@@keanutaiaroa5808 People pretend like LeBron is only second to Jordan, but I'd put Wilt, Kareem and Duncan ahead of him as well. You could make a case for Magic or Bird also.
As bias Spurs fan I got Duncan over Bird and Magic and on my top 5 all time. My argument over Larry was his insane longetivity and people forget how dominant Duncan was early in his career on his rookie year he was already a top 5 player was first team all nba and second team all defense as a rookie while getting 2 mvps and 3 finals mvp. Timmy was also one of the greatest defenders of all time. My argument of Duncan over Magic was that Duncan was dominant at the peak of the western conference and got 5 rings even if he was facing hell on that conference. Magic was on a really bad western conference which was as bad as the eastern conference of the 2000s. Its a shame that people only think of Old Man Riverwalk Duncan but forget the dominant Duncan that was a double double killing machine Duncan.
@@petersonofleo11 I would definitely take Duncan over Bird or Magic. Only players I'd consider starting a team with over Duncan are Abdul Jabbar and Olajuwon
Tim Duncan best player in NBA in 2003 Tim Duncan won league mvp, finals mvp, championship all in same season and ended Lakers attempts at a 4peat Tim Duncan led Spurs to 60 wins and #1 seed in the west Tim Duncan one of most underrated players all time Not flashy but consistent winner and impactful
Duncan was literally unguardable in his prime. He did Shaq like this a few times. And I'll never forget when he scored 53 on Dirk (although Dirk was never a great defender).
@@sonofaballer96 More skilled shooter? No he certainly was not. Duncan just had a much larger arsenal of weapons on offense. He didn't have to score to be a threat on offense. All dirk had was scoring.
@@luispolanco5966 The 3 isn't the only measurement for shooting. There is an entire mid range. Duncan was so good there and in the post he didn't have to work on shooting 3's. However, he did hit one of the most clutch 3's in spurs playoff history.
When I watch how Duncan played against these Lakers and especially against such a bigger Shaq..it makes me question why immediately everyone picks hakeem over him at center with no debate at all. I think TD could play both positions equally great.
Maybe because Hakeem’s 1994 & 1995 playoff runs were tougher and more impressive than any of Duncan’s playoff runs. Hakeem had a better peak but Duncan had better longevity.
Top 10 player all time and he is either the most underrated superstar of all time or just behind Hakeem. He was the best player on the floor for an entire series which also featured Prime Shaq and Prime Kobe.
“I got hurt on company time, so I’ll rehab on company time.” - Shaq before the ’02 season began. He had a bad toe and instead of getting surgery early in the summer, he waited until the Lakers’ pre-season began in ’02 to get the operation. That phrase he uttered showed his attitude and work ethic. It proves Shaq only considered basketball a seasonal job, not a year-round one.
Best PF ever for those ppl who think AD is on duncan's level I won't even entertain that argument AD is 27 and won Ntn duncan at age 27.2 MVPs 2 titles ,2 finals MVP end of debate...have some crazy ppl out there
I would say 3 rings on 5 years is a dynasty. 2003, 2005 and 2007. Now that I think about it we could have won 5 in a row if 0.4 Fisher shot didnt happen. The Manu foul agains the Mavs on game 7 didnt happen on 2006.
Bro ratings have a lot to do with it. For example in 2004 the Spurs had won I believe combination of 20 plus games including playoffs and smack the Lakers in the first 2 games and then the league takes over to save it self from "boring" aka fundamentals and the team that won like 22 straight lost 4 straight. I don't wanna hear about Fisher shot that was 1 game. The Spurs were blowing teams out by double digits on the road and they lose 4 straight. We know what was up the league had to survive for rating for these new billion dollar tv deals so even bums like Mike Conley can make 30 mil a year. And if let's say if they win in 04 they not winning in 05 because the league would be shut down due to lack of ratings.
Ppl don't know what a true dynasty is. A real dynasty is being at the top for the longest. Who has been at the top for the longest more then the San Antonio Spurs..? They carry with them the most winningnest team out of "all major sports" title. Highest winning percentage of all major sports. Been to the playoffs more then two decades straight! Never missed the playoffs and always a title contender thoughout those decades. Meaning they remain relevant and in the playoff race year after year for more then "two decades!" Let that sink in cause no team or no other player has done what the Spurs and Tim Duncan done. What the Spurs did is the definition of excellence, greatness, sustain greatness, magical, extremely rare, and u probably will never see it done again or out done by nother player or team in yur life time and maybe even in yur kids life time. Let that sink in as well to really understanding how special these accomplishments are and they should be well noted..💯✌️
Why am I tearing up who cut the damn onions we be in glory again we don't buy chips we draft them unlike the lakers wanting every free agent that gets waived by a team
The san antonio spurs beat the L.A. Lakers 110-82 win in six games,as the spurs ended the Lakers a 3-year title run,led by the 2-time mvp Tim duncan with 37 points 16 rebounds and tony parker had 27 points,shaq had 31 pts and Kobe with 20 points?
Am a Knick fan and hated to lose to these guys during that shortened season. Tim Duncan seems like the typical yankee player with the quiet arrogance like Mariano Rivera. But not really. But, I miss this guy's talent when he was younger like here. Can pretty much dominate Shaq despite the size difference. I wonder who is better between him and Olajuwon during their prime.
The spurs beat the Lakers in six games with an 110-82 victory,TD had a playoff career-high 37 points 16 rebounds and 2 blocks and tony parker had 27 points as the spurs ended Kobe Bryant and the Lakers dynasty,who had 20 points?
I'd hope so. Howard can't even sniff Duncan/Shaq. Hell, he can't sniff Ewing/D-Rob. Comparing Dwight to those all-time greats is like comparing canned tuna to fresh Maine Lobster. Tuna sandwiches are good, but they aint no lobster.
We all knew the Lakers weren't gonna win this series even though I'm a LA fan, San An was just too much that year. And to everyone stop saying Lakers need refs to win, it's getting old. It's today's Heat who need refs to win which it did this year. But I'd take Shaq and Tim Duncan over Dwight Howard anyday of the week, I really would.
How when he took most the shots and on top of that his team fed him the ball!😂😂😂 Also look what team he did it against.💯😆😆😆 He would have not scored that against a better team like Dallas's or the Spurs, etc.. big difference when u brag about it bro.👍 It doesn't make the accomplishment any less meaningful thou.. was awesome to see and yes he is a phenomenal player not saying he ain't. I luv Kobe (RIP Mamba)🙏 I'm just being real about what I said.💯✌️
Duncan is a top 5 player ever. Idgaf if anyone disagrees. Don't care if he's not the most exciting, but he's one of the most effective. Dude was elite on both ends for a long time. Give the man his props.
I have him number four all time behind only MJ, Russell, and Wilt :D glad to see others have him up there too
The Turtler 31 Its sad how "excitement" is based on rankings. If that was the case, then Dr J would better better than Bird.
Also his prime was so long ago many people don't realize how insane he was during his MVP years. He's definitely underrated because he wasn't as flashy overall and because casual fans don't value longevity as much. Dude was 39 and still one of the most efficient players in the league defensively. The fact he hasn't won DPOY while consistently being Top3 defender throughout his career is a robbery too. And the impact on the whole Spurs culture he had even when his numbers weren't super impressive anymore is hard to quantify.
To me Duncan might be barely pushed out of Top5. I'd say MJ, LeBron, Kareem, Wilt + Russel have to be Top5 and then Bird, Magic, Duncan sort of go together. But even I might be underrating him :P
Modestas Malakauskas Yeah, him not having DPOY is the biggest robbery in the history of the sport. No way should Camby have won it over him.
@@Maal7432 2007 Duncan was a defensive monster. If peak Ben Wallace didnt exist Duncan would have at least 2 defensive player of the year awards.
this prime duncan will own any C & PF in today league.
The Rock Well, I mean, he has. Lmao
He already did when he was past his prime.
Would have destroyed 2013 and 14 heat this one
@@keanutaiaroa5808 People pretend like LeBron is only second to Jordan, but I'd put Wilt, Kareem and Duncan ahead of him as well. You could make a case for Magic or Bird also.
I swear Tim Duncan is the most under-appreciated superstar of all-time!!
Those who don't think Tim Duncan is a top 5 player should watch this.
TIm Duncan outplayed Shaq every playoffs. Shaq lucky he had Kobe
As bias Spurs fan I got Duncan over Bird and Magic and on my top 5 all time. My argument over Larry was his insane longetivity and people forget how dominant Duncan was early in his career on his rookie year he was already a top 5 player was first team all nba and second team all defense as a rookie while getting 2 mvps and 3 finals mvp. Timmy was also one of the greatest defenders of all time. My argument of Duncan over Magic was that Duncan was dominant at the peak of the western conference and got 5 rings even if he was facing hell on that conference. Magic was on a really bad western conference which was as bad as the eastern conference of the 2000s. Its a shame that people only think of Old Man Riverwalk Duncan but forget the dominant Duncan that was a double double killing machine Duncan.
@Austin Yipeo Cause that's why every 7 footer locked them down no problem.....
@Austin Yipeo dumbass.
@@petersonofleo11 I would definitely take Duncan over Bird or Magic. Only players I'd consider starting a team with over Duncan are Abdul Jabbar and Olajuwon
Tim’s 03 run is one of the best carry jobs in NBA history. That team was not very good and he gave them whatever they needed on any given night.
Tim Duncan best player in NBA in 2003
Tim Duncan won league mvp, finals mvp, championship all in same season and ended Lakers attempts at a 4peat
Tim Duncan led Spurs to 60 wins and #1 seed in the west
Tim Duncan one of most underrated players all time
Not flashy but consistent winner and impactful
Kobe destroyed him in 2001. And then Duncan destroyed the lakers in 2003
4:45 tony parker with the ankle destroyer😂
Duncan was literally unguardable in his prime. He did Shaq like this a few times. And I'll never forget when he scored 53 on Dirk (although Dirk was never a great defender).
We all know Dirk was more skilled at shooting but Duncan was always better all around.
@@sonofaballer96 More skilled shooter? No he certainly was not. Duncan just had a much larger arsenal of weapons on offense. He didn't have to score to be a threat on offense. All dirk had was scoring.
@@Dejusticed but it was effective af Dirk was a killer in those 2011 finals
@@Dejusticed Duncan didn't knock down the 3
@@luispolanco5966 The 3 isn't the only measurement for shooting. There is an entire mid range. Duncan was so good there and in the post he didn't have to work on shooting 3's. However, he did hit one of the most clutch 3's in spurs playoff history.
Duncan moves down most people's lists because he wasn't flashy and didn't pad stats. He is easily top 10 and there is an argument for top 5.
I got him over Magic and Bird.
@@petersonofleo11 No way. He's probably 7th all time
remembering one of the greatest of all time, tim duncan , goodbye
he's not dead
@@KARAOTI23 that's messed up way of thinking. Like we only supposed to remember people who died.
@@amarjeetjawanda6910 lol, he also said "goodbye" which is kind of messed up. btw Timmy is one of my favourite all time players
@@KARAOTI23 on another note it is sad to see Kobe go at such a young age leaving behind 3 young daughters and Vanessa.
@@amarjeetjawanda6910 yes it is tragic indeed
When I watch how Duncan played against these Lakers and especially against such a bigger Shaq..it makes me question why immediately everyone picks hakeem over him at center with no debate at all. I think TD could play both positions equally great.
aikidoboynj Defensively Hakeem was on another level
Hakeem and Tim are on same level for me if u watch nearly identical Hakeem got dream shake tim Duncan got dream fake
Maybe because Hakeem’s 1994 & 1995 playoff runs were tougher and more impressive than any of Duncan’s playoff runs. Hakeem had a better peak but Duncan had better longevity.
Most underrated clutch performance in NBA history
Top 10 player all time and he is either the most underrated superstar of all time or just behind Hakeem. He was the best player on the floor for an entire series which also featured Prime Shaq and Prime Kobe.
What was Hakeem than Tim Duncan at beside fews more blocks?
Killing Shaq!
Was going at his head haha
“I got hurt on company time, so I’ll rehab on company time.” - Shaq before the ’02 season began. He had a bad toe and instead of getting surgery early in the summer, he waited until the Lakers’ pre-season began in ’02 to get the operation. That phrase he uttered showed his attitude and work ethic. It proves Shaq only considered basketball a seasonal job, not a year-round one.
Timmy destroyed Shaq
he was great today!!! 26 points....greatest ever!!!
greatest power forward of all time period...top 5 player
There are few who are more talented than Tim, there is, however, no better player to be the cornerstone of your franchise.
Prime Duncan is one of the best ever.
They also change the Defensive plan Shaq faced TD and still nothing changed.
greatness, in slow motion
4:57 wow the refs were totally not biased for LA.
TD = THE GOAT....
Best PF ever for those ppl who think AD is on duncan's level I won't even entertain that argument AD is 27 and won Ntn duncan at age 27.2 MVPs 2 titles ,2 finals MVP end of debate...have some crazy ppl out there
Lol exactly
Wow, I was just a child when I saw this game, I underestimated how much of a beast this guy was! ( And sometimes still is )...
So Underrated
Some say the Spurs aren't a dynasty because they weren't able to repeat as champions, but hey the also ended some dynasty.
I would say 3 rings on 5 years is a dynasty. 2003, 2005 and 2007. Now that I think about it we could have won 5 in a row if 0.4 Fisher shot didnt happen. The Manu foul agains the Mavs on game 7 didnt happen on 2006.
Bro ratings have a lot to do with it. For example in 2004 the Spurs had won I believe combination of 20 plus games including playoffs and smack the Lakers in the first 2 games and then the league takes over to save it self from "boring" aka fundamentals and the team that won like 22 straight lost 4 straight. I don't wanna hear about Fisher shot that was 1 game. The Spurs were blowing teams out by double digits on the road and they lose 4 straight. We know what was up the league had to survive for rating for these new billion dollar tv deals so even bums like Mike Conley can make 30 mil a year. And if let's say if they win in 04 they not winning in 05 because the league would be shut down due to lack of ratings.
Ppl don't know what a true dynasty is. A real dynasty is being at the top for the longest. Who has been at the top for the longest more then the San Antonio Spurs..? They carry with them the most winningnest team out of "all major sports" title. Highest winning percentage of all major sports. Been to the playoffs more then two decades straight! Never missed the playoffs and always a title contender thoughout those decades. Meaning they remain relevant and in the playoff race year after year for more then "two decades!" Let that sink in cause no team or no other player has done what the Spurs and Tim Duncan done. What the Spurs did is the definition of excellence, greatness, sustain greatness, magical, extremely rare, and u probably will never see it done again or out done by nother player or team in yur life time and maybe even in yur kids life time. Let that sink in as well to really understanding how special these accomplishments are and they should be well noted..💯✌️
@4:49 tony parker had ankles for dinner
whatever happened to tom tolbert and bill walton commentating together they were the best!!!!
Respect Prime Fundamental
3:45 Odd decision by Shaq to run in transition instead of going for the rebound
Why am I tearing up who cut the damn onions we be in glory again we don't buy chips we draft them unlike the lakers wanting every free agent that gets waived by a team
MJ...KAJ...Tim...Shaq...LeBron my top 5
3:00. One reason why Duncan is better than Shaq
Can u do Timmy 2003
Maybe - Tim Ducan ends the Shaq Dynasty.
And the Pistons as well as Miami
Would love to see Duncan defend Jokic.
The L.A. Lakers 25 straight playoff game winning streak and 13 win in the playoffs is over by the spurs in 6?
Tim Duncan and his San Antonio Spurs destroys the 3x defending nba champs LA Lakers in 6 GMs with 37 points 16 rebs
The san antonio spurs beat the L.A. Lakers 110-82 win in six games,as the spurs ended the Lakers a 3-year title run,led by the 2-time mvp Tim duncan with 37 points 16 rebounds and tony parker had 27 points,shaq had 31 pts and Kobe with 20 points?
Hall of Fame Tim Duncan c/o 2020
Am a Knick fan and hated to lose to these guys during that shortened season. Tim Duncan seems like the typical yankee player with the quiet arrogance like Mariano Rivera. But not really. But, I miss this guy's talent when he was younger like here. Can pretty much dominate Shaq despite the size difference. I wonder who is better between him and Olajuwon during their prime.
I'm taking Duncan over the dream
@@anthonymcmorris7451 hakeem slightly better free throw shooter and more athletic shot blocker, but would be a great matchup
The spurs beat the Lakers in six games with an 110-82 victory,TD had a playoff career-high 37 points 16 rebounds and 2 blocks and tony parker had 27 points as the spurs ended Kobe Bryant and the Lakers dynasty,who had 20 points?
His playoff career high was actually a few years earlier against the Lakers in game 2 of '01 when he scored 40.
0:53 - 1:02 commentator talking smack LOL
Soundtrack album available on warner bros recording
I feel like they should be called Tim Duncan Fundamentals (37 Pts, 16 Reb)
Had Kobe & Fisher in 😢 breaking 💔
are we not gonna talk about Tony Parker dropping that dude?
San Antonio Spurs had send David Robinson off into the sunset with a second title
Tim Duncan and his San Antonio Spurs had ended Kobe Bryant and the LA Lakers dynasty in 6 GM's?🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏀🏀🏀
He destroyed Shaq. This man might be the best player since Jordan.. btw what exactly have the Spurs done since he retired? I’ll wait...
Well Kawhi kind of messed up our plans a little there.
Exactly he is the best player since Jordan
Horry, Shaq had no answers guarding The Big Fundamental
lol tim dunkin was a little more athletic but the same. he's still that good.
I'd hope so. Howard can't even sniff Duncan/Shaq. Hell, he can't sniff Ewing/D-Rob. Comparing Dwight to those all-time greats is like comparing canned tuna to fresh Maine Lobster. Tuna sandwiches are good, but they aint no lobster.
Better than Kobrick Cryant for sure
Kobes 81 was against a bad team, tim was doing this to the lakers with kobe/shaq who were defending champs at the time.
059 LOL
Lakers and the Nba can't rigg this game😂
We all knew the Lakers weren't gonna win this series even though I'm a LA fan, San An was just too much that year. And to everyone stop saying Lakers need refs to win, it's getting old. It's today's Heat who need refs to win which it did this year. But I'd take Shaq and Tim Duncan over Dwight Howard anyday of the week, I really would.
Kobe's 81 was harder
adrody23 raptors were trash
How when he took most the shots and on top of that his team fed him the ball!😂😂😂 Also look what team he did it against.💯😆😆😆 He would have not scored that against a better team like Dallas's or the Spurs, etc.. big difference when u brag about it bro.👍 It doesn't make the accomplishment any less meaningful thou.. was awesome to see and yes he is a phenomenal player not saying he ain't. I luv Kobe (RIP Mamba)🙏 I'm just being real about what I said.💯✌️