Half geometry, half poetry: The bank was always open for Tim Duncan | Signature Shots

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  • Tim Duncan built his Hall of Fame career on a masterful array of post moves and a ridiculous level of consistency. On this episode of Signature Shots, ESPN analyst Kirk Goldsberry pays tribute to The Big Fundamental’s low-post game, especially his patented bank shot.
    #NBA #Sports
    0:00 Tim Duncan’s Signature Shot: low-post moves
    0:47 An era of inside-out basketball
    1:39 The bank shot
    3:37 Footwork, passing and poster dunks
    5:04 Same formula, five rings
    7:23 Sustainable greatness
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  • @dollarize6412
    @dollarize6412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3967

    Him and Michael Jordan walked into a franchise with no championships and left it with 5 and 6 championships, respectively. That level of greatness cannot be matched.

    • @omara6292
      @omara6292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Please don’t use Duncan’s name in the same sentence as Jordan’s.

    • @quanbrooklynkid7776
      @quanbrooklynkid7776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +988

      @@omara6292 L

    • @meshachjones6909
      @meshachjones6909 3 ปีที่แล้ว +756

      @@omara6292 u Jordan fanboys are something else 😂

    • @evanmiles5371
      @evanmiles5371 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      In a league of their own

    • @stopplzs
      @stopplzs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +487

      @@omara6292 I agree. Duncan never quit on his team twice

  • @Cheap.Adventures
    @Cheap.Adventures 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1112

    The dude literally didn't miss a playoffs in his whole career. Playing in western conf. is very tough and still manage to get 5 rings.

    • @realniggashit3
      @realniggashit3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +169

      It's actually crazier than that. His team never won less than 50 games with him on the team, except for the lockout-shortened 1998-1999 season when they won their 1st championship lol

    • @freddyspurscowboys6379
      @freddyspurscowboys6379 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Thank you. Mount rushmore for that alone.

    • @byambaadorjsuren4091
      @byambaadorjsuren4091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      his lowest career play-off seed was 6th and 7th but one those years spurs won 50 and 55 games

    • @kifley19
      @kifley19 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      Would've had 6 if Popovich didnt bench him when Ray Allen hit that 3. Duncan would've got the rebound to secure the championship.

    • @waltjones6927
      @waltjones6927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kifley19 nah they never would've went back to back

  • @nikolajokic236
    @nikolajokic236 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2580

    A casual won't find Tim Duncan interesting to watch but for anyone who's knows basketball, he's one of the most fun players to watch

    • @haydensigurdson388
      @haydensigurdson388 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Same with you

    • @kostas1477
      @kostas1477 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      He isn’t fun to watch.He is boring af.He is a great player but not fun

    • @AntBoxingEdit
      @AntBoxingEdit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +198

      @@kostas1477 he was fun to watch u probably wasn’t even born yet 😂😂😂

    • @haydensigurdson388
      @haydensigurdson388 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      @@kostas1477 You were probably weren’t born when he was in his prime

    • @williamlowe5614
      @williamlowe5614 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      He’s my favorite player, this is so great not having to argue his greatness with anybody 😭

  • @LordNecron-TheWitchingHour
    @LordNecron-TheWitchingHour 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1801

    Thank you ESPN for showing Duncan some love. The most underrated superstar of all time.

    • @randomperson2540
      @randomperson2540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      You can put the most underappreciated on that too

    • @somerandomdude5127
      @somerandomdude5127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      I dont think hes that underrated tho. People still recognize him as by far the greatest pf ever.

    • @TheDarkKnightRacist
      @TheDarkKnightRacist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      underrated ? how's that underrated ? He's called "The Greatest PF of All-Time" is not underrated, everyone that watch NBA knows about Duncan.

    • @ayyadmulla3010
      @ayyadmulla3010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Its a tie between him and Moses malone

    • @m3gusta17
      @m3gusta17 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@ayyadmulla3010 bruh what are you smoking, Moses Malone was 100% a 5, not a 4.
      Maybe you're misinterpreting his famous "fo, fo, fo" line? He wasn't talking about his position lmao

  • @leetraviusmckay2919
    @leetraviusmckay2919 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2798

    People don't understand but Tim Duncan took pay cuts so that the Spurs could win championships

    • @notbeforemay5th
      @notbeforemay5th 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Uh- u know thats a bad thing right

    • @remainloyaltoyour0wnsoil580
      @remainloyaltoyour0wnsoil580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Tom Bradyesque🐐🐐

    • @terell2k12
      @terell2k12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Spurs were cheap, they never signed anybody special, which is why Kawhi wanted to leave

    • @fuires12345
      @fuires12345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +275

      @@terell2k12 The fact of the spurs build a dynasty is a big achievement because they are in a small city. Obviously when your team is on LA or NY you can take the luxury of sign all the players that you want. If there wouldn't be for the loyalty of Duncan, Parker, Robinson, Ginobilli and at the end Kawhi they would be worse than Sacramento or Charlotte

    • @notbeforemay5th
      @notbeforemay5th 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@fuires12345 no no what im saying that people often criticize how players get pay cuts like what lebron did in 2011 miami to create superteam and Gsw did after KD came to the warriors. Its not morally bad thing(in fact its a sacrifice ur right) but bascially creating more space to get good players and greater roster

  • @jayg9113
    @jayg9113 3 ปีที่แล้ว +237

    For a guy who never claimed to be "flashy" his post moves now would look like art into todays modern game of stretch bigs

  • @112144251142
    @112144251142 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1694

    We need more of this content please, it's far better than those pointless First Take debates.

    • @mackie4323
      @mackie4323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I agree

    • @hooks210
      @hooks210 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Agreed

    • @NLGabriel75
      @NLGabriel75 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Absolutely

    • @goatstatusj5112
      @goatstatusj5112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Right!! But they won’t

    • @musicismath5820
      @musicismath5820 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@goatstatusj5112 they gotta make their money unfortunately

  • @r.deandre6163
    @r.deandre6163 3 ปีที่แล้ว +451

    Duncan was the scariest player in the playoffs. I remember my pistons going toe to toe and he was simply unstoppable against the greatest defensive team.

    • @Mr813Fla
      @Mr813Fla 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Him and a young Tony Parker were unstoppable in the playoffs.

    • @tomwalk4066
      @tomwalk4066 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I'm still mad at Sheed for leaving that fool open 😢

    • @realniggashit3
      @realniggashit3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The Pistons would've lost in the 2nd round in the West. The East was trash.

    • @torpedospurs
      @torpedospurs 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah the Pistons and two sore ankles made it tough for him. They'd make him miss the first shot but he outworked them on the offensive glass.

    • @trayr92
      @trayr92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Mr813Fla dont for get mannnuuu and

  • @otaviofrn_adv
    @otaviofrn_adv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    As we say in my homecountry, Tim Duncan, wasn't a chef that knew many meals, he cooked the rice and beans. But his rice and beans is the best there is.
    The most underapreciated NBA great

  • @thehype10
    @thehype10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    Playoff mode Timmy was just lethal. Eliminated my Mavs a bunch of times in his prime. Kobe gave him mad respect. Real ones know.

    • @razkable
      @razkable 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      only three times i remember

    • @yuvanproduction194
      @yuvanproduction194 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@razkable only?? 3 is alot

  • @Dotsetc
    @Dotsetc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +221

    Tim Duncan is one of only 5 players that has a quadruple double.
    Of these 5 he's the one of two players that did it in the playoffs, the only player that did it in the finals and the only player that did it in a game 6 finals clinching game. He had 21 point, 20 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 blocks.
    Let that one sink in.

    • @johnkreese4706
      @johnkreese4706 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      He got robbed of two blocks that game...he def had a quad double

    • @Dotsetc
      @Dotsetc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@johnkreese4706 Exactly, hence I see it as a quadruple double.

    • @johnkreese4706
      @johnkreese4706 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Dotsetc yup the admiral big David got a quad double too back in 94-95

    • @Dotsetc
      @Dotsetc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@johnkreese4706 Yea if I'm correct Wilt had 6 and Thurmond, Malone, Robinson and Timmy have recorded a quadruple double.

    • @1bizkit88
      @1bizkit88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Dotsetc Hakeem had 2 quad doubles too

  • @valentinmartinez5834
    @valentinmartinez5834 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    24 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 blocks PER GAME? In the Finals? Insane, probably most dominant Finals performance ever

  • @DavidBagga
    @DavidBagga 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    He never talked trash, he was never flashy, he was a team first guy, and all he did was win. Tim Duncan is the best Power forward in NBA history. Period.

    • @Dudeness1994
      @Dudeness1994 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Unless it was garnet

    • @oscarbenitah4718
      @oscarbenitah4718 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Dudeness1994 garnet may have had a better single season peak, but I still take Duncan, no questions asked.

    • @albericponcedeleon2696
      @albericponcedeleon2696 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Dudeness1994 "ooh, nice try!" "almost" "got you!"

    • @DavidBagga
      @DavidBagga 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Dudeness1994 ah that’s right I forgot 😂💯

    • @mtaylor1237
      @mtaylor1237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Basketball culture promotes swag and flare with moves on the court over pure fundamentals which is why Duncan is never mentioned next to guys that display it.

  • @Goyanks28
    @Goyanks28 3 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    I was a Spurs fan for so many years because of this man. Tim Duncan is my favorite player of all time and he was my childhood hero.

    • @byambaadorjsuren4091
      @byambaadorjsuren4091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      same here brother. In Mongolia Kobe and lakers were probably the most popular team and player. Oh man I really do miss those word fights.

    • @oktayyilmaz5134
      @oktayyilmaz5134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      same man

    • @Archus88
      @Archus88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here man!!

    • @unlockedaccount
      @unlockedaccount ปีที่แล้ว

      you still a spurs fan?

    • @ernieestrada193
      @ernieestrada193 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We are going to be a playoff team this coming year

  • @chaoyahan1834
    @chaoyahan1834 3 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    I really miss those games. I remembered the day he announced retirement. Just so quiet and sudden. As a superstar, Duncan is so humble

    • @0401412740
      @0401412740 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just because you're quiet doesn't make you automatically humble

    • @chaoyahan1834
      @chaoyahan1834 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@0401412740 you are right. But Duncan is quiet and humble at the same time. I don’t see the conflict here

    • @cheeweihon9745
      @cheeweihon9745 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@0401412740 exactly

    • @kawaiiafangirl
      @kawaiiafangirl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      True. Same season that Kobe retired also. Kobe got farewell celebrations from fans in and out of L.A. Duncan was just more low-key and wanted to retire quietly. He didn't even announce it until the summer so San Antonio never got to thank him while he was playing.

    • @realniggashit3
      @realniggashit3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He could get buckets even in the end. He sacrificed his stats for Aldridge.

  • @nyelle.1
    @nyelle.1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +783

    Most underrated hall of famer
    5x Champ
    3x finals MVP
    2x MVP
    15x all star
    10x first all NBA
    26 thousand points
    The man isn’t even brought up at most times.

    • @tazboi81
      @tazboi81 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      Ssssooooooooo disrespected his entire career!! He proved that simplicity is greatness. He left his mark. I've always loved his game and consistency. No one could stop him!

    • @realjcoop182
      @realjcoop182 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      No that's Mark Price

    • @nyelle.1
      @nyelle.1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@realjcoop182 great player. Underrated but sadly isn’t even a top 20 point guard of all time. He’s also not even in the hall of fame. No hate tho, I’m from Ohio and his name is still brought up in a lot of sports talk.

    • @vb2388
      @vb2388 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Duncan > Kobe

    • @TheIcemanthomas
      @TheIcemanthomas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Moses Malone is the most underrated hall of famer

  • @nikolajokic236
    @nikolajokic236 3 ปีที่แล้ว +347

    He's really the most underrated top 10 player

    • @solidsnake8331
      @solidsnake8331 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Top 5

    • @alejandrogonzalez4872
      @alejandrogonzalez4872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Are you gonna win mvp or nah?

    • @conflicto7575
      @conflicto7575 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Top 6 on my list
      Jordan
      Kareem
      Wilt
      Magic
      Bill
      Duncan

    • @alejandrogonzalez4872
      @alejandrogonzalez4872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@conflicto7575 I love the list but I put Lebron in front of wilt

    • @mrrickstur
      @mrrickstur 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Duncan’s around top 6 or 7 all time in my opinion

  • @lmnefg121
    @lmnefg121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is how I found Tim Duncan so amazing. When I was in high school, he got a championship; when I was in college, he got another two; when I can to United State for graduate school, he has got another one. After I finished my PhD and started working, guess, he has got another one......... Definitely my favorite player

  • @kingbubba126
    @kingbubba126 3 ปีที่แล้ว +370

    How does a 5x champ, 2x MVP, 3x Finals MVP and 15x All-Star barely get spoken about? When they do, they always bring up pop. Every great player and champion has had a great coach and system around them, yet when it comes to Tim Duncan discussions and where he ranks all time, they always try and use it against him. Timmy D is top 5 all time and deserves to be on the mount rushmore of basketball.

    • @BNComps_
      @BNComps_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      1:12 hear what he says. I feel like that is one of the reasons why he is not talked about a lot. Not only may his game be boring to the fans but so was his career. There were never any scandals, he never really got into media trouble as well. He just played basketball, answered questions and went on with his life.

    • @kingbubba126
      @kingbubba126 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@BNComps_ Don't get me wrong i completely understand what you mean, but like i said, the title of best pf of all time just seems like a backhanded compliment. He is arguably the most fundamentally sound basketball player to live outside of Jordan and had an incredibly winning career so it's not ridiculous to have him in the GOAT discussion. When we talk about great players it should lean to more to how they actually played basketball, not how flashy or outspoken they are.

    • @chaostrocio1156
      @chaostrocio1156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Top 1 for me

    • @randomperson2540
      @randomperson2540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      People dont talk about him because we already know how great he is, hes underappreciated and none of his accolades was anything less of his.
      So if you cant criticize why not just not talk about him

    • @connor3885
      @connor3885 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Duncan beat the sorry knicks, nets, cavs, 2014 heat. Only real finals Duncan has faced was the pistons, that 2013 heat he almost won if it wasn’t for Allen. No competition Duncan has faced that’s why Duncan championships have been spread out throughout the years. He’s never went back to back until 2014 and the west competition was just okc. Duncan lost 2 fmvp to tony Parker. How are you a top 5 player and can’t win every fmvp. Duncan wasn’t like Kobe, playing with the most dominate player ever and Kobe was younger. Kobe lost fmvp to shaq not derick fisher or pau gasol.

  • @atlien1988
    @atlien1988 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Lakers fan for 31 years. I have nothing but the utmost respect of Tim Duncan. Well deserved nomination.

  • @GeronFletcher
    @GeronFletcher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Duncan is just rare. One of a kind. That big and strong and nimble and had handles and had every single post move elite defensively.

    • @yoamiunpinco4372
      @yoamiunpinco4372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed! And Duncan was being humble when he said he wasn't as athletic as other players. Athleticism is more than about jumping high. See that agility on his spin moves in the post? Amazing. Not too many legit 7 footers that can do the things he did. Only the very best, and Timmy is up there for sure.

  • @lekeakinyemi4240
    @lekeakinyemi4240 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Reason I started watching basketball. Too humble

  • @saulvaldez1886
    @saulvaldez1886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    He’s the best role model the game could ever ask for 💯

  • @surfingtexas
    @surfingtexas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Growing up in San Antonio, watching the city grow, watching the team succeed and witnessing the consistent greatness of a player like him, I attribute every accolade to him. Pop becoming great, Tony and Manu achieving hall of fame careers, San Antonio growing as a city from revenue delivered after every championship and playoff run. Players like Finley, Diaw, Willis and others getting rings.. All of it is attributed to Duncan and his stellar career, ethic and greatness. Phenomenal.

    • @getyamindright210
      @getyamindright210 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well said....

    • @365Jamegigenelg
      @365Jamegigenelg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah man it was legit going to those parades EVERY year it seemed like and everyone giving away free food when we won the finals

    • @bradholcombe2964
      @bradholcombe2964 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pop was a bad start to the season away from getting canned. He was on the hot seat going into TD’s rookie year.

  • @alove8135
    @alove8135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    The Greatest PF who never gets mentioned. It takes a HoF induction for ESPN to talk about Timmy. Timmy D. was a beast.

    • @realniggashit3
      @realniggashit3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Karl Malone ate his lunch at 40 years old. He's not the greatest PF.

  • @ricbradley5323
    @ricbradley5323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I miss watching him play. Classy and lethal.

  • @Neichus
    @Neichus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +452

    "All those bank shots were available for one simple reason... defenders were terrified of him blowing by them" now imagine Giannis realizing this and starts learning from timmy

    • @adamkanizsai2990
      @adamkanizsai2990 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Sorry to say that, but Giannis will never ever learn how to make a decent jumpshot. That's a problem with most of today's superstars, they learned the LeBron way of playing, no jumpshots, just iso penetration and phisicality.

    • @RichardAltafHermawan
      @RichardAltafHermawan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +94

      @@adamkanizsai2990 most of today superstars ????, with no J, Iso penetration only, and physicality ?????. I want whatever you're smoking bro

    • @RLSmith-jt8qj
      @RLSmith-jt8qj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@adamkanizsai2990 you realize lebron has spent the last decade improving his jumpshot

    • @adamkanizsai2990
      @adamkanizsai2990 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@RLSmith-jt8qj he is about 36-40% midrange shooter which is horrible.

    • @antiisolation4
      @antiisolation4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@adamkanizsai2990 he definitely worked out with Kobe and started shooting more
      And made big improvements lol and Lebron is one of the league leaders on 3pt% these past few seasons plus he actually shot
      The best in his career on the
      Heat 42% I believe where is this Lebron don’t shoot nonsense coming from 😭 the only person who don’t shoot is Ben Simmons.

  • @DJLeeland
    @DJLeeland 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I remember watching him play against my team (PHX Suns) and saying [as a little kid, mind you] "I hate him. All he does is shoot banks." 😂 He did them that much! Nothing but love and respect for him now that I'm not an obnoxious kid anymore. lol

    • @CownnnL
      @CownnnL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      As a Spurs fan I used to say “I hate him" about Kobe lol. Learned to respect and admire the greatness over time. So I feel ya.

    • @user-tj3xx8ud9e
      @user-tj3xx8ud9e 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CownnnL Ditto!

    • @MOCdude
      @MOCdude 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly took the words right out of my mouth... overtime I appreciated his game 🏀

  • @qu1etdude
    @qu1etdude 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Indeed the greatest pf of all time. Won a ring on every decade of his career. (90s 2000s 2010s)

  • @amneenja5720
    @amneenja5720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "The Big Fundamental"
    what a nickname, sums him up perfectly too. plain but effective, just like him.

  • @jesusshuttleworth6301
    @jesusshuttleworth6301 3 ปีที่แล้ว +210

    And people have the audacity to say AD is better then him. Duncan played greats like Shaq in a tougher era and often schooled them as well.

    • @RafsanS15
      @RafsanS15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      C-Webb, KG, Dirk, McDyess, Rasheed, Malone, and STAT. Several TD's matchup at 00s

    • @Kali-Ikigai
      @Kali-Ikigai 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Which people? They must all be high 🤣

    • @jesusshuttleworth6301
      @jesusshuttleworth6301 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Kali-Ikigai You'd be surprised

    • @The-Heart-Will-Testify
      @The-Heart-Will-Testify 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      AD is not even close to him...I'll take KG and Chris webber

    • @Drealness
      @Drealness 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That’s crazy, the western conference was stacked his whole career.

  • @qceaz11
    @qceaz11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +193

    Top 3 player of all time based off of the competition he faced, how he dominated in the playoffs & how he played at a high level late in his career his 2013 - 2015 playoff run was ridiculous for a man that was 37 - 39 years old💪🏾💯

    • @christiansmugisha1472
      @christiansmugisha1472 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Facts brother, you’re absolutely speaking facts

    • @AveryBlackman
      @AveryBlackman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He gave up 2 more championships so the nba could showcase the golden state warriors. That's why he didn't have a city to city farewell like Kareem did.

    • @qceaz11
      @qceaz11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@AveryBlackman he didn't have a farewell because he didn't want one had he said he was retiring he would've had the same farewell that Kobe did

    • @kareja316
      @kareja316 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@AveryBlackman he didn’t even had a press conference, asked Pop to tell the press he was retiring

    • @AveryBlackman
      @AveryBlackman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@kareja316 He was pissed off because the league wanted to showcase Steph Curry. They rigged playoffs so the Spurs couldn't play the Warriors. I know people don't want to believe that.

  • @hello.gumption
    @hello.gumption 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I have never seen anything like it before or since at the PF position: Duncan v Knicks in 99 and Duncan v Nets in 03. It was a masterclass. Brilliance. Congrats on the Hall induction, Tim. Greatest PF of all time and top 10 all time is not a hyperbole. You are that guy.

    • @Itsjoshnotdrake
      @Itsjoshnotdrake 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'd argue top 5 really

  • @geraldhoward3361
    @geraldhoward3361 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Duncan's moves may not be fun to watch, but seeing how his plain and simplicity obliterate and break apart the most athletic and fancy is a sight of beauty. Duncan is someone who could arguably still play and make an impact even today if he wants to.

    • @RafsanS15
      @RafsanS15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Simple but decisive

    • @Westside19th
      @Westside19th 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Dats why he nickname wuz The Big Fundamental. Cuz fundamentals R whut u taught when u 1st learn any sport not all dat flashy stuff.

    • @raheelx4700
      @raheelx4700 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      In fairness, its hard to make any game look simple, especially at the elite level, against defenses that are so well prepared.

    • @carlosmartinezz3022
      @carlosmartinezz3022 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Westside19th Old Man Riverwalk

    • @Westside19th
      @Westside19th ปีที่แล้ว

      @@carlosmartinezz3022 🏀

  • @rushmanzero
    @rushmanzero 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Duncan was one of my favorite players to watch back in the day. He was a solid player. When he had the ball you just knew something good was gonna come from it.

  • @majesty32
    @majesty32 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    He is so underrated because he doesn't show flashy moves.
    Still had this memory every time they battle Dirk Mavs.
    It's really fun to watch.

  • @Michael-vw4cg
    @Michael-vw4cg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Tim literally everything you wanted in a PF. This video tells no lies, he was the best of all time

  • @2TrainWakefield
    @2TrainWakefield 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    This era tho. My era. Wasn’t even a Duncan fan like that, it’s just sad this era is over. That Spurs team was no fuccin joke

    • @markh8713
      @markh8713 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      San Antonio will never be the same.

    • @felix3033
      @felix3033 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      2015 was the last year I truly enjoyed basketball

  • @Rick_Smooth
    @Rick_Smooth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    As a long time Spurs fan, I can't thank Timmy, Manu & TP9 for all the great memories. The early 2000's rivalry with the Shaq & Kobe Lakers, the Finals vs the Pistons, the 2 Finals vs Miami. What a ride it was! Hands down, the best trio to be inducted into the HoF together, period! I'll forever yell GoSpursGo!!

  • @ZephyrRetro
    @ZephyrRetro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Greatest Power Forward of all time!

    • @solidsnake8331
      @solidsnake8331 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Malone shut down this fool in his prime

    • @lebronwestbiologicalsonofd9000
      @lebronwestbiologicalsonofd9000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@solidsnake8331 r u stupid? Prime malone and prime duncan never met so who knows

    • @notempura
      @notempura 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LMAO, Duncan has the better numbers.

    • @lebronwestbiologicalsonofd9000
      @lebronwestbiologicalsonofd9000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@solidsnake8331 malone is also a playoffs choker. mailman doesn't deliver on playoffs. tim duncan delivered

    • @jqwiiiiqqirmnsnnsnnsnnsmjjrj
      @jqwiiiiqqirmnsnnsnnsnnsmjjrj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@solidsnake8331 Don't insult Duncan by putting Malone's name in the same breath as him.

  • @3N2sw
    @3N2sw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Footwork, timing, and IQ are essential tools the Big Fundamental had, and are lacking in today's bigs.

    • @sting6ph
      @sting6ph 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      that's why Luka dominates the league

    • @ivanebijay2401
      @ivanebijay2401 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      jokic?

    • @fhantasm
      @fhantasm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ivanebijay2401 his favorite player is Timmy haha. He is a Sabonis/Duncan hybrid without Duncan's unreal defense

    • @jesserice7777
      @jesserice7777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @B plus defense & rebounding

    • @jd.m.882
      @jd.m.882 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ivanebijay2401 Jokic is probably the closest to Tim Duncan's skills.

  • @grimenigma
    @grimenigma 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great piece! I remember watching college basketball when I was younger and first time I saw Tim Duncan, and Chris Paul, playing for Wake Forest. I was mesmerised by how smart of a player he was. He was unstoppable.

  • @thomaspitts5161
    @thomaspitts5161 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Tim Duncan is my favorite player ever. As a Spurs fan I miss him on the court more every single day as we just try to break .500

  • @zay3781
    @zay3781 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Tim Duncan 🐐

  • @briand8949
    @briand8949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you San Antonio, for showing that fundamentals and the right pieces will always be the most respected way to win a title. Such a pleasure to watch the greatness of that team. Why I love Denver, Utah and Phoenix so much right now.

  • @gabriel.hongkong
    @gabriel.hongkong 3 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    Timmy D ate DeAndre Jordan's lunch all day and he had half of the athletic ability.

    • @fhantasm
      @fhantasm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Young Timmy had mad hops too, he was just too crafty and nice. He left the theatrics to Pop, Tony and Manu. They were the basketball hipsters.

    • @JoshCConnor
      @JoshCConnor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Duncan couldn't always jump but he was strong af. Look at him vs Shaq

    • @gatsbynopre16
      @gatsbynopre16 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      DeAndre Jordan would have remedial classes if he faced 2002-2003 God Mode Timmy

    • @geeknows2189
      @geeknows2189 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's nimble and agile for his size back then and yeah longer limbs🤣

    • @mycomment5434
      @mycomment5434 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      skill vs athleticism. TD with the same hops and agility as Giannis wouldn't be fair to the world.

  • @louel9272
    @louel9272 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dirk and Duncan are two of the greatest, yet most humble players of all time!

  • @bdictjames
    @bdictjames 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was beautiful. Thanks for that tribute. Duncan will always be appreciated.

  • @andygay2629
    @andygay2629 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Timmy was actually 38 in that 2014 Finals series, other than that, excellent feature on the Big Fundamental

  • @BigBen1994
    @BigBen1994 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Banks shots are such a great shot that many players don't use

  • @bruceharrison8160
    @bruceharrison8160 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    One of the best defensive players in N B A history. Fundamental

    • @spicerc1244
      @spicerc1244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Like that block on Durant that was in the video, sometimes he just used his head. These guys (even in his era) just be jumping for no reason. Duncan would literally just follow the ball and always kept it in-bounds.

  • @bp8300
    @bp8300 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It's crazy to me how effortless he was. My fav PF player ever. Well deserved 5 rings💯💯

  • @ShankJE
    @ShankJE 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    He will forever be one of the most unappreciated greats in our game. Real basketball fans know, though.

  • @TheBurmeseDude
    @TheBurmeseDude 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm sure it helped Timmay a lot, honing up his skills, having to go up against the Admiral during practice on a regular basis coming up.

  • @Zecamilleo
    @Zecamilleo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    No ego, the most efficient player ever. My favorite

    • @MrBronx61
      @MrBronx61 ปีที่แล้ว

      You don't get to be HOF great without having an ego.

  • @mackie4323
    @mackie4323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Exceptional player no doubt about it.

  • @12054life
    @12054life 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    It's wild that he doesn't get talked about enough, especially when you're arguably the best Power Forward in NBA history

    • @dallastexas5653
      @dallastexas5653 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      There’s no argument. He’s the best.

    • @mohamadsahili6014
      @mohamadsahili6014 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      i wouldn't even say its an argument bro hes the powerforward goat unanimously

    • @kevinhate9745
      @kevinhate9745 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mohamadsahili6014 the only one who doesn't agree are celtics fans who think garnett is.

    • @RafsanS15
      @RafsanS15 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kevinhate9745 but KG ranked himself below Kevin McHale

    • @SUPERYOUTOBEMAN
      @SUPERYOUTOBEMAN 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cause watching him play was a snoozefest.. everyone knew what he was gonna do... it was effective but super boring...

  • @markvanmacawile3836
    @markvanmacawile3836 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Glad that TD is finally getting the love and respect that he so deserves among the all-time greats. BTW, that block on KD at the 7:50 mark showed his unique defensive ability that marked his entire career.

  • @Beeman2892
    @Beeman2892 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I hated the spurs Coz of Duncan. (Lakers fan here) but man oh man i Respect him so much. Specially when he cried after learning of Kobes passing 🔥🔥🔥💛💜

  • @pyomyositis9415
    @pyomyositis9415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of the most, if not, underrated player of all time. Great to see him being acknowledged.

  • @eternalgoat9567
    @eternalgoat9567 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Timmy: The Bank Shot INNOVATOR , Fundamental GENIUS 🥶🔥🔥🔥🐐💯

  • @samgunz1
    @samgunz1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Duncan and wade are the most underrated superstars of all time

  • @johnbills3056
    @johnbills3056 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of the few to have stayed with his team and teammates to Win. TRUE champion, Honorable man...

  • @dhanijoseph6849
    @dhanijoseph6849 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Love this series and it was totally needed to put some of the greatness of players into perspective

  • @aniketbagale5310
    @aniketbagale5310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The silent greatness of this man! Hatsoff!

  • @clarity_supp
    @clarity_supp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    as a spurs fan i always get so emotional when i see anything regarding our big 3. thanks espn for this one, great vid

  • @vandpgaming2103
    @vandpgaming2103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a Spurs fan I cry almost every time I see Timmy now... in joy of what he brought us and sadness knowing I will most likely never get to experience the career of a player like him on the spurs ever again. You look at the top 10 players of all time and it's all big name teams the Lakers, Celtics, Bulls.... then my small market Spurs with Timmy. It was an absolute treat to watch his career and I can only wish to ever get to watch another player similar to him on my franchise again.

    • @vandpgaming2103
      @vandpgaming2103 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Matthew Taber worry about his health tho

  • @Gloxkomaa
    @Gloxkomaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    People say I’m crazy that he is the best rim protector of all time...

    • @realniggashit3
      @realniggashit3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah it's Alonzo Mourning

    • @timmyd5055
      @timmyd5055 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Somehow Timmy never won dpoy

    • @realniggashit3
      @realniggashit3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@timmyd5055 Bruce Bowen didn't either

  • @va734
    @va734 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He is a top 7 player of all time at least. He is so underrated.

  • @mediamannaman
    @mediamannaman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nailed it. What a great overview of Tim's shooting ability. I've been a Spurs fan since George Gervin's playing days and this encapsulates Tim Duncan's shooting and footwork so well.

  • @Escaping2030
    @Escaping2030 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hakeem's constant schooling of Duncan during the Dream's reign wasn't even mentioned, as if Hakeem wasn't one of the Bigs who posed a significant challenge for players like Tim. But there's no denying it...Tim Duncan was a force, and who said a banked shot isn't sexy? If you call it before you make it...its by far one of the shrewdest signs of skill in the game.

  • @miguemoreno7949
    @miguemoreno7949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The best Power Forward of all time

  • @pontiacGXPfan
    @pontiacGXPfan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Tim Duncan "The Big Fundamental"
    -for his fundamentally sound game which is still talked about today

  • @randomcommenter395
    @randomcommenter395 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Duncan def top 10 all time, doesn’t get the respect he deserves

  • @jjcornelio7741
    @jjcornelio7741 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for this! I find Duncan's post game not boring, but in my eyes it's beautiful to see.

  • @godlevel5495
    @godlevel5495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Tim Duncan in NBA Live 04 was unstoppable lol...I hated when my cousins would pick the Spurs

  • @justfindit
    @justfindit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    The only guy who truly kept the question “Kobe was the best player in the 2000s” open...

    • @realniggashit3
      @realniggashit3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nah prime Garnett was better than him. Duncan was just on the better team and had the better coach. Shaq was the most dominant player in the league until 2006.

    • @rishawn98
      @rishawn98 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol that’s not a debate

    • @DieCastErn
      @DieCastErn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Garnett was not even worth mentioning lol. TD made his teammates better, Garnett & the Celtics couldn’t hold on to Ray Allen.

    • @realniggashit3
      @realniggashit3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@DieCastErn The only thing Duncan has over Garnett is longevity because prime Garnett was better than prime Duncan. Prime Duncan just had far more help than prime Garnett and was drafted into a functional franchise, not a Glen Taylor-owned shitshow. Put KG on the Spurs and Duncan on the Wolves and see what happens. The Timberwolves have made the playoffs only once since KG left in 2007 and that was only due to Thibodeau and rental Jimmy Butler (not anyone they developed and built around), so it was a miracle KG made them competitive. Meanwhile, the Spurs won 61 games the year after Duncan retired lol. Btw Pierce was an overrated career loser who never won 50 games pre-KG and would've never made the playoffs in the West. Garnett would've easily beaten those trash East teams like the Sixers, Nets, Bucks, Celtics in the early 2000s. Most halfway decent teams in the West would've as well.

  • @robbydevries2k7
    @robbydevries2k7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    5 championships says it all. Wasn’t a fan at first, but Timmy grew on me big time. Specially after those finals against the Heat. Those were great series with great high level b-ball. True legend of the sport you are Mr Duncan. Congratulations!

    • @razkable
      @razkable 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      to be fair he got lucky with injuries to key guys like rick fox dirk joe johnson d wade nash/amare and ibaka in his runs post 1999 but whatever...it is what it is...

  • @byambaadorjsuren4091
    @byambaadorjsuren4091 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    he makes being SAS fan so enjoyable. No down years constant success. Always contenting. Even when you start to think maybe good times over but then you made 3 straight conference finals and most heartbreaking and satisfying finals n back to back years. Just amazing. I was literally spoiled as a fan.

  • @apatheticnegro
    @apatheticnegro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Timmy is the best power forward, but he so underrated that I forget him

  • @mcf6185
    @mcf6185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a player 👏

  • @timfranz53
    @timfranz53 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anyone starting out basketball, mimic your game after Timmy D. Pure art and it’s even more fun to cook people playing like an old person.

  • @greyfoxstar
    @greyfoxstar ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All of Timmy's plays are so beautiful.

  • @edwin_ac
    @edwin_ac 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Duncan's block of Durant at 7:49 is the most underrated block of all time

  • @tyronjasonhuff
    @tyronjasonhuff 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Coach Pop put the work in on building these monsters.

    • @aesir1ases64
      @aesir1ases64 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      With Parker and Ginobli but Duncan was already made, he would have been the best power forward no matter where he landed, thats how good he was!

    • @TheIcemanthomas
      @TheIcemanthomas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did NOT do anything to make Duncan. Duncan was ready made the moment he stepped on the floor in the nba.

    • @freddyspurscowboys6379
      @freddyspurscowboys6379 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Duncan had 2 national titles before pop got him. He was number draft pick for a reason. Pop is great though

  • @mr.orsonwelles135
    @mr.orsonwelles135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Tim Duncan, Charles Barkley, for me are some of the greatest Power Forwards in the league

    • @leoster6118
      @leoster6118 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      KG over barkley

    • @mr.orsonwelles135
      @mr.orsonwelles135 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@leoster6118 yeah that's for you.
      But for ne barkley over KG

  • @mrjones3352
    @mrjones3352 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally..a great video about duncan..when we talk about greatness we kind of forget to talk about him.. 5 title and championships in one team ..more than the king without looking for others to help him and making the team a franchise

  • @pablofernandez563
    @pablofernandez563 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    He was in a league of his own back in '03

  • @yingghit97
    @yingghit97 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am so proud to be a Spurs fan. Tony Parker is my idol but Manu and Timmy are my inspirations

  • @high-defRJ
    @high-defRJ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the very few players that made me keep watching the game post Jordan era. Greatest PF/C ever to play the game.

  • @bob123819
    @bob123819 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tim Duncan deserves more talk in the greatest players of all time list. So many people miss him. His resume is quite nearly flawless; he's not only won every major award you probably could in a stellar NBA career (often multiple times), but he's also showcased some of the best consistency ever in doing it. Truly a modern great; wish the media wouldn't have painted him as more boring so that we could appreciate great, teachable basketball.

  • @prodigyx1089
    @prodigyx1089 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Kobe would have gotten more rings if it weren't for the Spurs big 3, I got deep respect for them.

    • @razkable
      @razkable 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      shaqs rings but sure

  • @northcashhh
    @northcashhh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    under appreciated legend

  • @GMereu-ps2rc
    @GMereu-ps2rc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a great great great player, loved to watch him play and win. Thanks for the video thanks Timmy!

  • @raymondg8672
    @raymondg8672 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For me, Duncan is top 5 all time. He is on my all 1990s, 2000s and 2010s teams as well. Duncan was dominant for a long time.

  • @jonathanvaladez5916
    @jonathanvaladez5916 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    No other player has a quadruple double in the playoffs, Tim Duncan had one in game 5 of the NBA Finals

    • @timmyd5055
      @timmyd5055 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They didn’t give him the quad double but still so impressive to have that in the FINALS

  • @bilal00276
    @bilal00276 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bank shots are so satisfying

  • @XNunez06
    @XNunez06 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best players I've ever got watch. Cant write the NBA story without a couple chapters dedicated to Tim Duncan and his Spurs.

  • @veronicam.hernandez5351
    @veronicam.hernandez5351 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such an underrated player! A lot of people are just now realizing it especially younger people who never saw him play! Thanks for acknowledging what Spurs fans have known all along!

  • @nanox4
    @nanox4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The best player I've ever seen.

    • @omara6292
      @omara6292 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You need to start watching basketball then lol

    • @nanox4
      @nanox4 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@omara6292 Sure, Omar.