He's the greatest player of his generation but won't get that kind of credit. He was never so arrogant to demand that moniker. He simply went to work and put up results. 5 rings, 3 Finals MVPs, 2 league MVPs, never missed the playoffs and never won fewer than 50 games a season.
It's absolutely crazy to reach this point, and to have a TD enshrinement speech tbh, time flies! Now it's officially Tim Duncan, the past legend and HOFer. Absolute paragon as a teammate, player, dominator, first round pick, star first opion, Power Forward and leader. He never hogged labels and so he doesn't get his credit as the best player of the 2000s as he clearly was.
@@MrJaydubb87 Which is crazy considering he joked his whole career, led not only by example but especially by talks and the TD-Spurs dynamics (but the rest of the Spurs Big 3 too) was literally the funniest and most dynamic interaction of the league besides Shaq. TD might be one of the most active players ever. The notion that Duncan is some Kawhi Leonard is crazy and couldn't be more wrong.
People often call him quiet and unenthusiastic, but Timmy is so well spoken, and can get really emotional. Plus he has a good sense of humor. I hope he decides to go back to coaching soon, he is The Big Fundamental after all!
I think he figured out coaching wasn't for him. Either that, or he wanted Becky to take over the reins when Pop retires. Glad he's still at Spurs practices often though
@@joesloadeddiaper3007 Go back to the 50s, dawg. If men are allowed to coach women's sports, women should be allowed to do the same. Becky has shown tremendous skill in coaching - she's won the Summer League chip for them at least once. The players respect her. I don't think it'll be such a big deal.
@@bdictjames actually I don't think men should coach women's sports either. Men should coach in the NBA and women should coach in the WNBA. Tim would make a fine successor to Pop. I'm sure Becky would make a great coach in the women's league.
@@joesloadeddiaper3007 I have to respectfully disagree dawg. :) Women can bring a lot to a men's game. As great a sport basketball is, it shouldn't have any barriers cast on it - Gender, race, age - I am hoping as many people can partake on it as they can. And sorry for my previous comment hahah.
Tim Duncan is the greatest PF to ever play the game of basketball. 4 year degree from Wake Forest in psychology. Extremely high basketball IQ. Never got too high. Never got too low. And it won 5 rings. A true champion. 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
@@schuylersavage276 most of the champs have some good psychology honestly. Bill Russell and Kareem are very intelligent Men besides being great basketball players.
@@raitaylor Really believe had Pop not pulled Duncan for that play, Miami would not have pulled down the rebound that ended up in Allen's hands. Most devastating loss I've suffered as a fan. Next year didn't make up for it all the way, but it sure helped.
@@mariomanningfan as a Spurs fan, the way we deslmolished the Heat in 2014, more than made up for what happened in 2013. After all, that's what Spurs represent, never giving up and coming back.and to be honest, imo this team's most impressive feat was coming back after this devastating loss at game 6 and almost winning Game 7. I can't prove it but i am sure no other team in Sports history could do that. After losings in such a way, in less than 48 hours regrouping and almost winning an away game 7 against an all time great team. That's Spurs basketball.
In an era of flashy superstars and selfish divas with huge egos, Tim Duncan dominated with pure class and by being humble and down to earth.Thank you for showing us one can be great without being full of himself. To me the only modern day athlete that's worth being a role model.
Duncan said, "i lost my mom at 14 and in her place, my sisters stepped up to be my mom. My sisters, my best friends Cheryl and Tricia thank you. Thank you for all that you brought to me, for being there for me no matter it was and it just... I love you and thank you"! (Before Greg even exist in his life, the 14 yrs old boy lost his mom. In that situation, im so proud to hear his sisters stepped up & comfort him! Family 1st as always...)
Lots of young greats in MJs last years and the post Jordan era. Those guys you said, Vince, LeBron, etc. But only Shaq, Tim and Kobe really had the game on lock for the whole decade of the 2000s. So much great basketball.
Those 19 years were far, far beyond anything I could have hoped for as a Spurs fan since 1982. I'll probably reminisce about those years, especially 2014, on my deathbed. Thanks Timmy.
Took the words outta my mouth. If we never reach the mountain top again i will be FOREVER grateful i had to the chance to witness GREATNESS for 2 decades. Thank you spurs. Thank you tim duncan.
@@MJBrabantNZL Happy for Pop. He's got an interesting project to work on for his last years in the league. It's a different era, a different basketball. But Victor is a very decent kid, i can tell you that, i believe he is going to become an outstanding man in the years to come. The talent is unbelievable. There are similarities with Duncan. We'll see.
I love RC. If you've never met him he's an incredibly personable down-to-earth kind of guy. I sat next to him on a Southwest Airlines flight about 6 years ago.
If there was ever a role model or a pair of role models in the NBA, it was definitely Tim Duncan and David Robinson. David Robinson has always been one of the most stand up guys.
Couldn't agree more. We should all follow their lead - good people, hard working, team focused, humble... This is how legends are made, but more importantly this is how to be a great human beings.
Tim Duncan greatest power forward of all time. This speech is now in the discussion of probably one of the greatest of all time for the HOF. When he started talking about Popp I’m not gonna lie a few tears where shed. An fwiw I’m a die hard Lakers fan who just loves basketball.
Die-hard Lakers fan, since we drafted Magic; and, Timmy is OFFICIAL, and one of the coolest, classiest cats, to EVER grace the court...RIP, to KING KOBE...
I feel, I'm a die hard dubs fan but this spurs dynasty man, they were something else with Parker, Manu and TD. I love the way TD talked about Pop, easily the greatest coach of all time. It hurts hella not seeing any of them play but so so happy for TD who is one of the most deserving hall of famers of all time.
I was living in a downtown apartment in San Antonio in 1999, with my Father who was a lifetime Spurs fan. He passed away in 2015, right after Timmy got us another one.
@@taylorb7191 no wonder US got hit hard by covid and many bad things, its in your mentality and lack of discipline. Always feel privileged, ignorant and didn't consider how the rest of the people suffer in different places. Always think like the govt is conspiring something to remove your rights instead of emphatizing with people who lost loved ones bec they are unlucky.
the modern defenses are the best ever. Period. fuckers gotta guard dudes like Steph Curry and Dame launching 3's from 34 feet out as step backs and making them, whilst having to also deal with paint finishers like Giannis and Jokic (who btw has far better efficiency than prime shaq to show how insane he is in the paint). On top of everybody being better at scoring, they're also far more advanced in terms of their ball handling ability, the refs make it harder to play defence in certain ways, and guard both types of scorers whilst the mid range threats like KD, DeRozan, and Booker still exist. Duncan is the best defender ever, but even he was struggling to keep upin his final 2 years in the league with how rapid offense had exploded
@@deloittecanada7083 no? Besides what I said is just echoing stuff that guys like Pat Riley and Jerry West have said, the league is and always will be better with time
Tim Duncan. Man what a career and player. As a Lakers fan and LA native. I hated your guts but that's because everyone knew how great you were. So many special memories and battles playing against the Spurs and later on watching the Spurs do their thing later on against Miami. Timmy, you were so special. Thank you for doing it your own way. Much love and respect. Congrats on your well deserved enshrinement.
It's no longer enough to call Tim Duncan the greatest power forward of all time; that was already set after his first decade in the league. He's one of the greatest players ever. Thank you, Tim. Thank you for showing us that the true asset of a basketball player is getting the basics and the fundamentals on point, because that's what we all need, and not just in basketball, but in life as well.
Duncan class act stayed at wake forest all 4 years excelled in college learned the system there then entered the nba as a quick learner and hard worker and finished as a legend with hof career. Thanks for playing with dignity and respect for the love of the game not team hopping or trying to win elsewhere
So humble..how could he not remember how he played in the pick up game with zo and the other pros and later got recruited by wake forest. He damn sure knew he dominated but chose not to praise the slightest of himself.
I remember when my Grizzlies played the Spurs in the WCF...we were all pumped up for how the Spurs were gonna be out for revenge for knocking them out previously. Grizz fans were ready for war and Z-Bo was playing angry throughout the playoffs. And Timmy and the Spurs killed us with kindness. Duncan's was helping Zbo up off the floor and patting him on the back. It totally destroyed the Grizzlies aggressive mentality and we got swept. Well played Spurs. Congratulations Timmy from a Grizzlies fan.
This year's hall of fame is so melancholy... I'm so sad. Everyone still feels the hurt of Kobe and the only other emotion is just gratefulness and appreciation. It hurts my heart to watch this year. Such a legendary HOF Class
Tony and Manu have nothing to worry about. They first ballot HOFers and it's not even close. Manu especially. He was the heart and soul of the Gold medal winning Argentina Olympic team.
The big fundamental was my fav player growing up. He was never flashy or outspoken but the true definition of everyday professional and a true legend. What a HOF class this was.
With all due respect to Kobe, Tim Duncan is the class and the greatest player of his generation. He's just not so arrogant as to need to remind people of that fact everyday. He just quietly won 5 championships, 3 Finals MVPs and 2 league MVPs while never once missing the playoffs.
A last of his kind: a legendary, 1st pick, franchise-changing superstar who just happened to complete all four years before the draft. Not going to see a player like Tim Duncan soon with young guys dominating atop of draftboards in the last decade and a half.
Closest player (as far as attitude, humility, and leadership) is Steph Curry. Even Steve Kerr said that Steph reminds him in many ways of Tim Duncan -- the ultimate compliment!
@@peteperic5822 Kind of in Wemby, but it's the era of one-and-done in the draft, especially atop the lottery. Tim Duncan is a product of four years of college and contributed right away - All NBA First Team player, Rookie of the Year, and 30+ wins turnaround in his rookie season.
A true legend. Tim Duncan is the embodiment of fundamental basketball. Never the most athletic guy on the court, but always the most fundamentally sound. You’re an inspiration.
Timmy, your approachable humility shows in your speech. Always a class act, your children will be proud to know how much you did on & off the court in the communities that you’ve been involved with. You sir, are a model in life for young athletes to use as inspiration on what he/she can become in life! 21 fan for life!
A beautiful speech from a beautiful person. Thank you for everything you did for the Spurs, the NBA, and the world of basketball on and off the court, Tim. GO SPURS GO!!!!!!
"Parker drives to the basket, gets it to Duncan -- Timmy with a jumper... that's good!!" Damn!! Good old days! I was 8 years old when I started watching you! Congratulations TD!!
Great player, great teammate, very unselfish in terms of leadership and guidance, took pay cuts in order for the team to recruit more players to give a better chance to the Spurs to compete 19 seasons of his career in the playoffs. He's hands down one of the all time greats to play the game of basketball.
I've been rocking with Tim since he was at Wake Forest, and I became a Spurs fan when he went there. He is my all time favorite baller, and I'm glad I got to watch him play and succeed.
Timmy gave us 5 NBA Championships. Such excitement I doubt we’ll see again in SA. Timmy will always be our GOAT, period! Gotta love this guy’s sincerity and greatness. ❤️
Greatest PF to ever play the game. I remember watching a game between the "Dream Team" 3 and a selection of college players in Detroit just before the '96 Olympics (1AM in the morning in France) and I was amazed to see how good that guy would be. He had a great carreer without making any noises. Humble and modest. He was a true superstar.
Unless already mentioned here, that Wake Forest alum is Chris King, a former NBA journeyman in the 1990s. He went overseas and played in the Philippines' most popular ballclub (1997), whom he led for its first title in six years. Less than two months later, TD played his first NBA game.
Me too. I never expected this hairstyle from him. I was taken aback yet really impressed with the style.. but tats how life is. U nvr know how things wud go
GOAT that man. Doesn’t get the credit he deserves. Well brother you will always get it from me. Thank you for so many amazing memories and being an amazing role model to watch growing up in San Antonio. Thank you thank you thank you! Go Spurs Go!
Such an awesome guy. So articulate and humble. A great example of how a real Man is both on and off the court. He makes me proud to be a lifelong Spurs fan. Thank you Tim.
I watched Tim Duncan since he was drafted and hearing this speech had me floored. I never heard him speak more than two words prior to this lol. I love what he said about coach Pop though. Beautiful speech!
Tim Duncan was an amazing basketball player and is a legitimate good guy! He had a career with everything achieved: 5 chips, 2 MVPs, Rook of year, 8 defensive teams, etc... Also, a rival in Dirk Nowitzki, who Duncan was always compared to and motivated him to higher achievements (Tim surpassed Dirk at just about everything in NBA!). Duncan was also highly respected around the NBA and has done some great humanitarian stuff post retirement. Best of all, Duncan always been cool, calm, collected, versatile, humble, quiet, and respectful. I was lucky to watch him play live a few times in Texas. Great player!
I wasn’t even this torn up the year all three of them retired but now bringing it all back, this is a hard revelation, these three guys were my generations icons
Easily has an argument for a top 5 player of all time. Had a great peak (very underrated peak), a great career, was successful from the beginning of his career to the end, was never a liability and was unselfish. The perfect player in my opinion
Duncan really was the greatest all around power forward and there were so many greats . Duncan did it all and he was so quiet doing it . Seeing this is bittersweet because we'll never see players like Duncan or Robinson again . I especially enjoyed watching the Spurs *THROTTLE* Lebron and the arrogant Heat as Tim and the other "old timers" showed the youngsters how it's done .
Even in his hall of fame speech he's just so humble. How can you not like this guy he was the standard of excellence for 19 years.
He is always overlooked for being "boring", but I think he was a great talent. Possibly the greatest power forward of all time.
He's the greatest player of his generation but won't get that kind of credit. He was never so arrogant to demand that moniker. He simply went to work and put up results. 5 rings, 3 Finals MVPs, 2 league MVPs, never missed the playoffs and never won fewer than 50 games a season.
It's absolutely crazy to reach this point, and to have a TD enshrinement speech tbh, time flies! Now it's officially Tim Duncan, the past legend and HOFer.
Absolute paragon as a teammate, player, dominator, first round pick, star first opion, Power Forward and leader.
He never hogged labels and so he doesn't get his credit as the best player of the 2000s as he clearly was.
@@MrJaydubb87 Which is crazy considering he joked his whole career, led not only by example but especially by talks and the TD-Spurs dynamics (but the rest of the Spurs Big 3 too) was literally the funniest and most dynamic interaction of the league besides Shaq. TD might be one of the most active players ever.
The notion that Duncan is some Kawhi Leonard is crazy and couldn't be more wrong.
@@MrJaydubb87 his resume really matches up to Kobe and he has 1 more MVP award. Not saying he’s better but shouldn’t be overlooked
People often call him quiet and unenthusiastic, but Timmy is so well spoken, and can get really emotional. Plus he has a good sense of humor. I hope he decides to go back to coaching soon, he is The Big Fundamental after all!
I think he figured out coaching wasn't for him. Either that, or he wanted Becky to take over the reins when Pop retires. Glad he's still at Spurs practices often though
@@bdictjames Tim should take over when popovich retires. Women should coach in the WNBA.
@@joesloadeddiaper3007 Go back to the 50s, dawg. If men are allowed to coach women's sports, women should be allowed to do the same. Becky has shown tremendous skill in coaching - she's won the Summer League chip for them at least once. The players respect her. I don't think it'll be such a big deal.
@@bdictjames actually I don't think men should coach women's sports either. Men should coach in the NBA and women should coach in the WNBA. Tim would make a fine successor to Pop. I'm sure Becky would make a great coach in the women's league.
@@joesloadeddiaper3007 I have to respectfully disagree dawg. :) Women can bring a lot to a men's game. As great a sport basketball is, it shouldn't have any barriers cast on it - Gender, race, age - I am hoping as many people can partake on it as they can. And sorry for my previous comment hahah.
Tim Duncan is the greatest PF to ever play the game of basketball. 4 year degree from Wake Forest in psychology. Extremely high basketball IQ. Never got too high. Never got too low. And it won 5 rings. A true champion. 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
That makes so much sense it’s psychology I didn’t know. Thanks for sharing
Psychology lol
@@schuylersavage276 most of the champs have some good psychology honestly. Bill Russell and Kareem are very intelligent Men besides being great basketball players.
Same with Kobe, he played with one emotion, you could not get into his head!
Also was an author in a college psych book
If winning 5 championships is boring including a title clinching annihilation of James, Wade, and Bosh, I'll take boring all day long.
He should've ended it a year prior. But I'll take the sweet revenge story 💪
That finals was anything but boring. Spurs put on a clinic and I'm a Miami fan
@@raitaylor Really believe had Pop not pulled Duncan for that play, Miami would not have pulled down the rebound that ended up in Allen's hands. Most devastating loss I've suffered as a fan. Next year didn't make up for it all the way, but it sure helped.
@@mariomanningfan I can only imagine the rage😅😅😅
@@mariomanningfan as a Spurs fan, the way we deslmolished the Heat in 2014, more than made up for what happened in 2013.
After all, that's what Spurs represent, never giving up and coming back.and to be honest, imo this team's most impressive feat was coming back after this devastating loss at game 6 and almost winning Game 7.
I can't prove it but i am sure no other team in Sports history could do that.
After losings in such a way, in less than 48 hours regrouping and almost winning an away game 7 against an all time great team.
That's Spurs basketball.
Tim actually spoke for more than a minute for once!
He Did like an Hour podcast interview with Raja Bell it was pretty dope
@@slickeddy2000 Oh really? I'll have to check that out.
He actually talked quite a lot when Spurs retired Manu / Tony's number. I guess he took speech class after he retired! XD
He let His game do the talking....
Sometimes, less is more.
Holy...did NOT recognize him with that hair! Oh, and the fact that he spoke for more than 20 seconds. ;-)
He is verbal 🤣😂
He looking fresh do
Timmy is one of the most genuine and kind “stars” in the nba world. Humble and modest, hard working and dedicated. Underrated career and good speech!
Plus always had talks and jokes, especially with the teammates and coach, despite the false notion that he was an ever-quiet player.
Not underrated in san antonio
Underrated by who?
This man made entire teams play at HIS pace
You never hear Duncan speak too much, so I'm actually kind of shocked at how well spoken he is. This is one of the best hall of fame speeches by far.
In an era of flashy superstars and selfish divas with huge egos, Tim Duncan dominated with pure class and by being humble and down to earth.Thank you for showing us one can be great without being full of himself.
To me the only modern day athlete that's worth being a role model.
agree
Can you imagine Kyrie Irving giving that speech?
He is one of those guys that was pure basketball and no twitter dramas
Can i get an honorable mention for Brian Dawkins???
michael jordan started the diva and ego shit
The king of 2000s, the best PF of all time. Mr Fundamentals.
Hands down
Here here
I think you guys forgot about Kobe
@@moizrana6145 they said Power Forward not Shooting Guard
@@moizrana6145 Nope, Timmy was better than Kobe, sorry.
Duncan said, "i lost my mom at 14 and in her place, my sisters stepped up to be my mom. My sisters, my best friends Cheryl and Tricia thank you. Thank you for all that you brought to me, for being there for me no matter it was and it just... I love you and thank you"!
(Before Greg even exist in his life, the 14 yrs old boy lost his mom. In that situation, im so proud to hear his sisters stepped up & comfort him! Family 1st as always...)
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After Jordan retired. It was Kobe, Allen Iverson, Tim Duncan & KG who truly kept me invested. Congrats!
Shaq too
Word UP.
What bout Shaq and Dirk
Lots of young greats in MJs last years and the post Jordan era. Those guys you said, Vince, LeBron, etc. But only Shaq, Tim and Kobe really had the game on lock for the whole decade of the 2000s. So much great basketball.
Timmy is the definition of actions speaking louder than words...
Good comment.
Those 19 years were far, far beyond anything I could have hoped for as a Spurs fan since 1982. I'll probably reminisce about those years, especially 2014, on my deathbed. Thanks Timmy.
Took the words outta my mouth. If we never reach the mountain top again i will be FOREVER grateful i had to the chance to witness GREATNESS for 2 decades. Thank you spurs. Thank you tim duncan.
I'll miss him. I'll never forget. He was such a good person. We got Robinson and Duncan. We were lucky.
That may be true but thanks to yesterday, there may be more fun to be had yet.
@@MJBrabantNZL Happy for Pop. He's got an interesting project to work on for his last years in the league. It's a different era, a different basketball. But Victor is a very decent kid, i can tell you that, i believe he is going to become an outstanding man in the years to come. The talent is unbelievable. There are similarities with Duncan. We'll see.
we now have wemby @@tjmoreno1971
Rc Buford behind pop wiping tears shows the commitment they had for those teams
I peeped that same thing, and: I concur, completely.
I love RC. If you've never met him he's an incredibly personable down-to-earth kind of guy. I sat next to him on a Southwest Airlines flight about 6 years ago.
That's how stability is made. We need to care about each other.
TD to Pop: "I thought it was normal. It was not". 👏🏽👏🏽
My fav Basketball player ever. NBA players nowadays can much learn from him.
If there was ever a role model or a pair of role models in the NBA, it was definitely Tim Duncan and David Robinson. David Robinson has always been one of the most stand up guys.
Absolutely. Class all the way. The whole organization pretty much has been for some time.
San Antonio was very fortunate to have them both.
Couldn't agree more. We should all follow their lead - good people, hard working, team focused, humble... This is how legends are made, but more importantly this is how to be a great human beings.
Then throw in a little k-why Lenard. (SPELLING?) ALL CLASS ACTS!
Congrats Tim Duncan on getting in the hall of fame it was an honor to have watched your career
This man is the true definition of the term "role model", I greatly respect Timothy Theodore Duncan...
Tim Duncan greatest power forward of all time. This speech is now in the discussion of probably one of the greatest of all time for the HOF. When he started talking about Popp I’m not gonna lie a few tears where shed. An fwiw I’m a die hard Lakers fan who just loves basketball.
Same here 🥺
His speech was incredible
Die-hard Lakers fan, since we drafted Magic; and, Timmy is OFFICIAL, and one of the coolest, classiest cats, to EVER grace the court...RIP, to KING KOBE...
I feel, I'm a die hard dubs fan but this spurs dynasty man, they were something else with Parker, Manu and TD. I love the way TD talked about Pop, easily the greatest coach of all time. It hurts hella not seeing any of them play but so so happy for TD who is one of the most deserving hall of famers of all time.
As a spurs fan and hard core Timmy fan, Respect, those wars on the early 00s were legendary.
I was living in a downtown apartment in San Antonio in 1999, with my Father who was a lifetime Spurs fan. He passed away in 2015, right after Timmy got us another one.
How could you hate Tim Duncan? He is so humble. May be one of the most humble player ever. He deserves to be HOF. He was GREAT!
If not for pandemic, that venue will be jam-packed with fans.
If not for the irrational response to a pandemic, where everyone who wants the cure already has it, yet here we are still wearing masks
@LordYamz of course
@@taylorb7191 yes it's true.
@@taylorb7191 no wonder US got hit hard by covid and many bad things, its in your mentality and lack of discipline. Always feel privileged, ignorant and didn't consider how the rest of the people suffer in different places. Always think like the govt is conspiring something to remove your rights instead of emphatizing with people who lost loved ones bec they are unlucky.
In logical and historical standpoint, it must be while meeting the building capacity.
One of the most humble player in NBA... The best power forward...
Kobe and Duncan were the Magic and Bird of their generation. They kept basketball interesting in the last days of defense in the NBA.
"last days of defense" those defenses are getting shredded by three pointer in today's game. the court was so condensed back then.
the modern defenses are the best ever. Period. fuckers gotta guard dudes like Steph Curry and Dame launching 3's from 34 feet out as step backs and making them, whilst having to also deal with paint finishers like Giannis and Jokic (who btw has far better efficiency than prime shaq to show how insane he is in the paint). On top of everybody being better at scoring, they're also far more advanced in terms of their ball handling ability, the refs make it harder to play defence in certain ways, and guard both types of scorers whilst the mid range threats like KD, DeRozan, and Booker still exist.
Duncan is the best defender ever, but even he was struggling to keep upin his final 2 years in the league with how rapid offense had exploded
@@thegipper1215 are you 14 y/o?
@@deloittecanada7083 no? Besides what I said is just echoing stuff that guys like Pat Riley and Jerry West have said, the league is and always will be better with time
He started getting fashionable after retirement 😂
Right? I'm still trying to get used to his hair. 😆
Prob his new wife
He just knows where and when to wear properly.
@@raphaelarceo7047 that hair aint fashionable.
Tim Duncan. Man what a career and player. As a Lakers fan and LA native. I hated your guts but that's because everyone knew how great you were. So many special memories and battles playing against the Spurs and later on watching the Spurs do their thing later on against Miami. Timmy, you were so special. Thank you for doing it your own way. Much love and respect. Congrats on your well deserved enshrinement.
It's no longer enough to call Tim Duncan the greatest power forward of all time; that was already set after his first decade in the league. He's one of the greatest players ever. Thank you, Tim. Thank you for showing us that the true asset of a basketball player is getting the basics and the fundamentals on point, because that's what we all need, and not just in basketball, but in life as well.
Duncan class act stayed at wake forest all 4 years excelled in college learned the system there then entered the nba as a quick learner and hard worker and finished as a legend with hof career. Thanks for playing with dignity and respect for the love of the game not team hopping or trying to win elsewhere
Such a beautiful person watched him play for years. This is so deserving
So humble..how could he not remember how he played in the pick up game with zo and the other pros and later got recruited by wake forest. He damn sure knew he dominated but chose not to praise the slightest of himself.
I remember when my Grizzlies played the Spurs in the WCF...we were all pumped up for how the Spurs were gonna be out for revenge for knocking them out previously. Grizz fans were ready for war and Z-Bo was playing angry throughout the playoffs. And Timmy and the Spurs killed us with kindness. Duncan's was helping Zbo up off the floor and patting him on the back. It totally destroyed the Grizzlies aggressive mentality and we got swept. Well played Spurs. Congratulations Timmy from a Grizzlies fan.
That was an epic battle between two tough and great teams
Tim Duncan is straight up a baller no matter how you look at his game!!! One of my fav ever!
Everything thing that Timmy said was from the heart no script 💯!!!!
This year's hall of fame is so melancholy... I'm so sad. Everyone still feels the hurt of Kobe and the only other emotion is just gratefulness and appreciation. It hurts my heart to watch this year. Such a legendary HOF Class
they all grew older, death is coming closer as you progress in age. They are all aware of this.
As a Mavs fan I hated him playing, because he was so good! A great man, a true champion and rightfully a hall of famer! 💪
I felt the same way about Dirk but theres no denying his greatness. We just love basketball.
Same way here still hate the mavs for 2006
David Robinson would give Magic Johnson a run for his money in a smiling contest. Loved the way Timmy pushed for Parker and Manu for the HOF there.
Tony and Manu have nothing to worry about. They first ballot HOFers and it's not even close. Manu especially. He was the heart and soul of the Gold medal winning Argentina Olympic team.
He didn’t need to push. We will in the future be here looking at it
@@colin1818 They will both get in, but when I see a guy like Chauncy Billips still not in, it makes you wonder if they gonna be first ballot.
@@EmperorPigeon Preach, all of us from Detroit want and need Mr big shot in the HOF
@@JigsawJoe13 Ben Wallace got in finally, Chauncy shouldn't be far behind.
The best Spur ever. He was very efficient and made the game look easy to play!
The big fundamental was my fav player growing up. He was never flashy or outspoken but the true definition of everyday professional and a true legend. What a HOF class this was.
One of the greatest players of all time and most certainly the greatest power forward of all time.
If you had to pick an all-time starting 5 there´s only 3 spots that can´t be debated Magic at the 1. MJ at the 2. and Tim at the 4...
With all due respect to Kobe, Tim Duncan is the class and the greatest player of his generation. He's just not so arrogant as to need to remind people of that fact everyday. He just quietly won 5 championships, 3 Finals MVPs and 2 league MVPs while never once missing the playoffs.
@@mkbzam personally, I’d put Wilt at the 5 but there’s a lot of guys you can make a good argument for at the 5.
@@trainerrob1622 I’d put Karl Malone at the 4, but Tim is a great option as well.
@@trainerrob1622 and Dream at 5
As a San Antonio fans thank you Duncan for the 5 Championships and helping set the standards at the franchise.
True 💯 your shit city has nothing else to live for lol 😂
A last of his kind: a legendary, 1st pick, franchise-changing superstar who just happened to complete all four years before the draft. Not going to see a player like Tim Duncan soon with young guys dominating atop of draftboards in the last decade and a half.
Closest player (as far as attitude, humility, and leadership) is Steph Curry. Even Steve Kerr said that Steph reminds him in many ways of Tim Duncan -- the ultimate compliment!
He's here RJ
@@peteperic5822 Kind of in Wemby, but it's the era of one-and-done in the draft, especially atop the lottery. Tim Duncan is a product of four years of college and contributed right away - All NBA First Team player, Rookie of the Year, and 30+ wins turnaround in his rookie season.
I wish more people appreaciated how he represents true greatness. This is how to be a champion - great player, great teammate, great human.
We love you, Tim!!!! Thank you for all the great seasons...and FIVE championships. FIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!! San Antonio will never forget you.
I love how humble he is 🥰🥰🥰
A true legend. Tim Duncan is the embodiment of fundamental basketball. Never the most athletic guy on the court, but always the most fundamentally sound. You’re an inspiration.
Timmy, your approachable humility shows in your speech. Always a class act, your children will be proud to know how much you did on & off the court in the communities that you’ve been involved with. You sir, are a model in life for young athletes to use as inspiration on what he/she can become in life! 21 fan for life!
Humble, greatest PF to ever play, family and team come first, high standards, and role model
A beautiful speech from a beautiful person. Thank you for everything you did for the Spurs, the NBA, and the world of basketball on and off the court, Tim. GO SPURS GO!!!!!!
"Parker drives to the basket, gets it to Duncan -- Timmy with a jumper... that's good!!" Damn!! Good old days! I was 8 years old when I started watching you! Congratulations TD!!
Great player, great teammate, very unselfish in terms of leadership and guidance, took pay cuts in order for the team to recruit more players to give a better chance to the Spurs to compete 19 seasons of his career in the playoffs. He's hands down one of the all time greats to play the game of basketball.
If you've had 140 teammates in the game of basketball, then you must've done something incredibly well!
The Great Tim Duncan. Definitely one of my all time favorites. Lucky for Pop he was wearing the mask, or we may have seen a teary face from him.
He is such an intelligent being
I've been rocking with Tim since he was at Wake Forest, and I became a Spurs fan when he went there. He is my all time favorite baller, and I'm glad I got to watch him play and succeed.
It was a helluva run
The fundamentals in this speech were the best I've ever heard.
One of the best HOF speeches ever.
Timmy gave us 5 NBA Championships. Such excitement I doubt we’ll see again in SA. Timmy will always be our GOAT, period! Gotta love this guy’s sincerity and greatness. ❤️
That one was awesome HOF speech. Congrats, Tim Duncan.
That's a hell of a speech! CONGRATS HALL OF FAME!
Greatest PF to ever play the game. I remember watching a game between the "Dream Team" 3 and a selection of college players in Detroit just before the '96 Olympics (1AM in the morning in France) and I was amazed to see how good that guy would be. He had a great carreer without making any noises. Humble and modest. He was a true superstar.
Unless already mentioned here, that Wake Forest alum is Chris King, a former NBA journeyman in the 1990s.
He went overseas and played in the Philippines' most popular ballclub (1997), whom he led for its first title in six years. Less than two months later, TD played his first NBA game.
This might be the longest time i heard Tim talking!!!
I feel really lucky that I got to watch this man play from the moment he was drafted till the end of his career .
GOAT PF. An inspiration to anyone!!
His Pop piece was as real as it gets
Man never in my wildest dreams I’ll see Timmy inducted with cornrows on.
those r dreads lmao not cornrows
Lol
Me too. I never expected this hairstyle from him. I was taken aback yet really impressed with the style.. but tats how life is. U nvr know how things wud go
@Late Notice Sellout? Tf you talking about lol
Those are dreads and he's from the Virgin Islands 🇻🇮
Tim the great🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆💪we love you brother 🙏what an outstanding player/individual.
he hated talking but he is so good at it that i love it
Well done Tim Duncan, you're a legend
What a nice guy. Well done Tim Duncan!
GOAT that man. Doesn’t get the credit he deserves. Well brother you will always get it from me. Thank you for so many amazing memories and being an amazing role model to watch growing up in San Antonio. Thank you thank you thank you! Go Spurs Go!
This man did it quietly and with class his whole career, now it's barber shop time homie
One of the greatest man to ever touch the basketball..
Im a lifetime Spurs fan, thank you for the memories Timmy!
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Timmmmmmmmyyyyy!!! I keep watching this video over and over again! 😭❤️😍 beautiful speech! Very well deserved! GSG
Mister Tim Duncan is a Class Act. No condescension, no ego spilling everywhere, no pretension, just doing the best he could do...
Tim.. You are a class act... The spurs are a class act and thank you for the wonderful years you gave us.
One of my all time favorites..a genuine class act
Realest dude ever...best speech ever... Pop part got me..😢
You can see he was trying not to cry so hard
Such an awesome guy. So articulate and humble. A great example of how a real Man is both on and off the court. He makes me proud to be a lifelong Spurs fan. Thank you Tim.
I watched Tim Duncan since he was drafted and hearing this speech had me floored. I never heard him speak more than two words prior to this lol. I love what he said about coach Pop though. Beautiful speech!
Tim Duncan is my most favourite NBA player because I like the way he played and the way he is.
Tim Duncan was an amazing basketball player and is a legitimate good guy! He had a career with everything achieved: 5 chips, 2 MVPs, Rook of year, 8 defensive teams, etc... Also, a rival in Dirk Nowitzki, who Duncan was always compared to and motivated him to higher achievements (Tim surpassed Dirk at just about everything in NBA!). Duncan was also highly respected around the NBA and has done some great humanitarian stuff post retirement. Best of all, Duncan always been cool, calm, collected, versatile, humble, quiet, and respectful. I was lucky to watch him play live a few times in Texas. Great player!
I wasn’t even this torn up the year all three of them retired but now bringing it all back, this is a hard revelation, these three guys were my generations icons
One of the most humble players in any sport. Td is one of a kind❤
Easily has an argument for a top 5 player of all time. Had a great peak (very underrated peak), a great career, was successful from the beginning of his career to the end, was never a liability and was unselfish. The perfect player in my opinion
Agreed. I’ve got him at #4, behind only Jordan, Lebron and Kareem.
Followed his NBA career from start to end. Thank you Timmy!!
So humble...i love this guy...and one of the best speeches if not the best i have heard
Thank you Timmy for all the wonderful memories you brought to the game of basketball.
Thank you for everything, Timmy! We will always love you here in San Antonio ❤️
Tim Duncan the goat I grew up in the Spurs because Tim Duncan he is like a childhood hero the best
GREAT SPEECH TIM THANKS FOR ALL THE MEMORIES !
He’s so amazing! In and of himself. Such a eloquent king
Class act at its finest! Congratulations and thank you for entertaining us for so many years.
That is a man that made the absolute most out of every opportunity he was ever given. Legend.
Congratulations #21 Tim Duncan on his enshrinement to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2021. I'm honored 😊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🏀
Duncan really was the greatest all around power forward and there were so many greats . Duncan did it all and he was so quiet doing it . Seeing this is bittersweet because we'll never see players like Duncan or Robinson again . I especially enjoyed watching the Spurs *THROTTLE* Lebron and the arrogant Heat as Tim and the other "old timers" showed the youngsters how it's done .
... thanks for the great basketball memories of my era !!!