I remember I was reading a book a few years back where someone asked Popovich on whether he’s a PF or C and Popovich said something to the effect of: He’s actually always been a center, but when we had Robinson we just ran 2 center lineups. It doesn’t really matter what position he’s listed at, but just some fun facts
@@manofaith75 i hear what you’re saying and he looked a little uncomfortable but I like seeing this side of him really lol, he seems like he’s opening up more which is good, reminds me of when We started seeing Kawhi open up with the raptors, super pleasant 😂
Taurus men have fairly simple needs: food, clothing, shelter. Once those are covered not much too say. Unless they get into philosophy and politics and totally screw up the world (e.g. Marx, Hitler).
People forget that this dude won after michael jordan retired and went on to win 4 more. Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant, thank you for giving me memories with my dad
It was a pleasure that I was able to watch him in his prime when I was a kid. He wasn't the most athletic but he can cook any big that gets matched-up with him down low.
@@yomama8935 which is very insane. The only year where I thought he had a significant drop off was his final season when OKC made him borderline unplayable in the playoffs.
That Kobe question really caught him off guard, he had to collect his thoughts; you can see why he's not on social media and good for him for doing that. It's going to be an extremely emotional induction ceremony
@@ADG.Est.1988I think those rumors were just slander by his now ex wife during their divorce because he put her out for sleeping with Horry(allegedly).
I love that most of Timmy's highlights are just meme moments, The guy also had some pretty great plays the "turning back time" dunk and his fadeaway game winner over Shaq come to mind (of course there are dozens of great monents those two just came to mind)
I was a suns fan and this an was always in the way. Despite the numerous times he beat the SUNS and we only got one victory in 2010, it was a blast cheering against this guy. My vote for greatest PF of all time. The 2020 hof batch look to be a great batch.
This is the most classiest person ever. Most respected NBA PLAYER EVER. A champion, a hall of farmer and a winner. Deserves nothing but good things in life. Thanks Timmy for sharing your talent. Most underrated player
@@kweefsweat5628 they did the same thing to lebron he was the first with a 50 point triple double or the youngest one of the two and then after they game they took away one of his rebounds
Duncan is the best PF in history!! I've been a fan of Duncan since his days at Wake Forest........and then became a Spurs fan once he was drafted by them in '96!! Only a humbled superstar like that knows when another player has that "Championship" mentality within him. I think what Duncan said to LeBron helped make his career the way it is now!! I cant wait to see my 2nd favorite player inducted into the hall of fame this weekend
man i remember being a kid in the early 00s watching him play with so many others and watching them win finals. going downtown after the finals were the best times of my life.
Funny thing Is the same things Duncan says about Lebron’s longevity and dominance can be said about himself. Duncan also changed his game as he got older and was still able to be effective and lead that franchise to titles throughout his entire career. Timmy was different.
Tim always been humble in every way. Cole was pretty cocky when he was younger until 2014. And as much as I enjoy and love cole he’s contradicted himself with that “humble” persona. Nothing against what he’s accumulated he’s free to do what he wish but he dissed Kanye for the shoes then does the same thing after that
Tim Duncan knew how to make his teammates better and how to make everyone around him feel better about everything. A wonderful guy, without any character flaws.
you don't know that, if the Spurs had won that chip the heat may have come back the next season more motivated just like the spurs did when they lost and seek vengeance.
I remember that 2007 moment Finals like it was yesterday. The Spurs absolute DOMINATED the cavs for four straight game. Lebron couldn’t even get them one game. Tony Parker had a layup package drill. Kryie-esque B4 Kyrie. But that year Lebron became LEBRON the KING James
I was a Mavericks and Lakers fan, so while I didn't root for Duncan, I had so much respect for his greatness. Humble, hard working, and zero wasted motion.
Man it will probably be another 20 years till we get a interview out of this man. You can tell he dislikes interviews but be still a professional. Timmy!!!
The most honest, class and grace you can get from superstar. This Is why he is one the greatest of all time. He not only does it on the court. Even his personality, character, wisdom. There will never be another Timothy Theodore Duncan in the league.
One of most accomplished but humble guy anywhere of our time. Unlike today, when a player gets a good assist, many points he feels like he is the best player and flaunts at social media.
This was one of the rare times the league sided with a player over a ref. Duncan's T got rescinded and Crawford was suspended, sent to anger management, and removed from spurs games for a while.
that's what i did back in 2017, i quit all social media and thank myself later once i got used to it. i only have youtube acc and discord. my life has been way more peaceful and less toxic so i agree with tim duncan saying its for his sanity. because using social media means consuming a lot of unwanted, unecessary things that could be either toxic or useless and it's not healthy.
I always loved Rachel's knowledge of the NBA and her interviewing skills! She would have been a wonderful addition to the NBA broadcasts. And Tim Duncan, what a player! What a person of great character as well.
The Spurs and Warriors really pushed Lebron to be able to play as high level as he has for as long. He's in the race for the scoring title at 37, his 19th season and there's no sign of him looking bad in his 20th. At some point his longevity matters in the GOAT talk.
Tim Duncan actually had a triple double in that Nets game. Two of his blocks were given to wrong players. Absolute monster and such a humble and smart guy.
He played in the league for 19 years and the Spurs were contenders for 19 years. From MJ to Shaq and Kobe to LeBron, he faced them all. And did more than his share of winning. One day people will realize, the best skill you can have in basketball is making the game as simple and basic as possible to be your most efficient. The Spurs were always a problem because Timmy was the MASTER of that. The GOAT PF and one of the 6-7 best to ever do it IMHO.
Well in our schools they'd restrict braids because they say it's "informal" well technically i was just basing from what i know of the informal one, i mean there's nothing wrong with braids i once rocked that one once but didn't think it was for me.
@@Phyreuben1 I feel you that's just racism tho tbh, to say our natural protective hairstyles are 'informal'. they shouldn't be doing that in schools let alone anywhere else
I love it that Tim Duncan looks like he's sitting at a photo studio from the 90s.
That school photo background lol
Spot on lol
Dude right
hahah yearbook background
Class of 2008 😂
I swear this is the most we’ve seen of TD in an interview since he’s retired
He was on road trippin. He’s hilarious
After all these years Timmy is still a very shy dude...
most ever
I knew he had a personality!!!
Yeah he barely even interviewed during his career unless it was post game.
The greatest PF in NBA history. Congrats to Tim Duncan and the rest of the 2020 HOF class ✊🏽
Fun fact, he was only listed as a PF for 9 of his 19 seasons, the other 10 he played center
@@bmillz6243 didnt know that, crazy ong
@@bmillz6243 in those 9 seasons he still was the best pf ever
@@bmillz6243 he was more dominant when he was a PF than he was a C
I remember I was reading a book a few years back where someone asked Popovich on whether he’s a PF or C and Popovich said something to the effect of: He’s actually always been a center, but when we had Robinson we just ran 2 center lineups.
It doesn’t really matter what position he’s listed at, but just some fun facts
This is the most I've heard Duncan talk in 20 years.
*ever
now you can see why timmy would rather not talk on film, dude is crazy introverted not hatin just sayin.
@@manofaith75 i hear what you’re saying and he looked a little uncomfortable but I like seeing this side of him really lol, he seems like he’s opening up more which is good, reminds me of when We started seeing Kawhi open up with the raptors, super pleasant 😂
I didnt know he can talk!
Taurus men have fairly simple needs: food, clothing, shelter. Once those are covered not much too say. Unless they get into philosophy and politics and totally screw up the world (e.g. Marx, Hitler).
People forget that this dude won after michael jordan retired and went on to win 4 more. Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant, thank you for giving me memories with my dad
Mike wasn't going to stop the spurs anyway
What a great guy. So well-spoken, easy-going, humble and easy to listen to. Miss him in the game!
Yeah, his play matched his personality. He played efficiently without showing off boasting. He was a uniquely humble great player. I miss him too.
Tim is doing himself a favor. Stay off the social medias! For your own sanity! 💪🙌
Factz
As all of us are watching him from our personal devices. 😓
@@huntermoreno7805 a personal device is what you allow it to be. A hammer. A gun. A phone. You choose its purpose and use.
he has burners
Agreed, its toxic. Wish LeBron would do the same.
TD is my MJ, and to see him laughing and smiling is pretty refreshing! BEST PF EVER!!
Tim was such a monster in his prime.
It was a pleasure that I was able to watch him in his prime when I was a kid. He wasn't the most athletic but he can cook any big that gets matched-up with him down low.
The Big Fundamental 🙌🏼
Crazy thing is that his prime stretched throughout 3 decades
@@yomama8935 which is very insane. The only year where I thought he had a significant drop off was his final season when OKC made him borderline unplayable in the playoffs.
It wasn’t fair when he was at Wake Forest. I used to feel so bad for opposing teams.
Always appreciate Tim's authenticity. I will miss the approach he brought to the game.
Professionalism, grace, and class personified. What a treasure Tim Duncan was as a player!!!
|| are you Stephen A Smith?
@@SiwoJones hahaha...just an old dude who appreciates great basketball....without the yelling like S.A.S... hahaha
They showed his ex-wife on one of these vids.
The Spurs have a history of bringing in classy players like David Robinson, Tim Duncan, Gervin and so on.
I remember him as a badass bully on the court. He could even bully LeBron.
That Kobe question really caught him off guard, he had to collect his thoughts; you can see why he's not on social media and good for him for doing that. It's going to be an extremely emotional induction ceremony
The Big Fundamental! No problems, no tweets, no scandals...just a quiet, but powerful presence. a true leader.
Only rumours that have been unsubstantiated. This man had an illustrious career.
@@ADG.Est.1988 what rumours ?
@@ADG.Est.1988I think those rumors were just slander by his now ex wife during their divorce because he put her out for sleeping with Horry(allegedly).
This was so great. I can’t wait to see TD’s speech but a real shame if Pop can’t be there because he’s coaching.
Ayeee! Watup Kasey! Love your channel been watching your videos since u were 15k subs! Love the everyday content !!!
No way Pop ain’t going lol
AM Hoops!
pop is gonna go! he will not be at the game tonight!
@@tonymartineziv That is awesome!!!
Tim Duncan is one of the most underrated guys in NBA history and a class act... he broke what it means to be a power forward
Not a fan of the Spurs, but Tim Duncan seems like a really good guy.
david robinson an tim duncan are the spurs. they are/were the real deal.🤗🤗🤗
A player that you most definitely want to look up to.
I don't know I heard he cheated on his wife, thus the divorce, it depends on what you define as being a good guy.
As a Lakers fan, I loved watching TD's game. Insane fundamentals. Loved watching those matchups between the Lakers and Spurs in the playoffs.
@@manofaith75 No one is perfect, if what you heard about TD is true
Imagine a conversation between Kawhi and Tim
Kawhi: “Hello Tim”
Duncan: “Hello Kawhi”
@@Terror832 LMAOO bruh
@@rushikeshkulkarni9296 *insert Kawhi laugh*
@@Terror832 Gonna be diplomatic asf
Kawhi: "Hello Mister Duncan "
Tim: " Hello Mister Leonard "
@@elite0510 Kawhi and Duncan eat carrots with a fork and knife
Tim Duncan actually talking and being exciting, that's nice
This guy is the humble goat.
I love that most of Timmy's highlights are just meme moments,
The guy also had some pretty great plays the "turning back time" dunk and his fadeaway game winner over Shaq come to mind (of course there are dozens of great monents those two just came to mind)
I was a suns fan and this an was always in the way. Despite the numerous times he beat the SUNS and we only got one victory in 2010, it was a blast cheering against this guy. My vote for greatest PF of all time. The 2020 hof batch look to be a great batch.
Your Suns were always trouble.
@@Rudyelf1 ooo
@@Rudyelf1 yup for the lakers also both Spurs and Suns where always trouble for us 😔
How can a superstar be so humble?. Humility is truly the greatest quality anyone can have. Congratulations to the best PF ever.
Yessir...much agreed.
Because inside, he knew he was the best and it didn't matter what other people thought.
This is the most classiest person ever. Most respected NBA PLAYER EVER. A champion, a hall of farmer and a winner. Deserves nothing but good things in life. Thanks Timmy for sharing your talent. Most underrated player
And he's got *5 rings.* I thought he had 4 and had to check 😂😂😂
HALL OF A FARMER 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@futurehofer1564 of farmers
I think Timmy and Joe Dumars are the most classiest NBA players u can't really saying anything negative about either one of them
@@henrydorval7487 David Robinson is definitely also in that conversation
Wish Timmy said "Oh you mean my Quadruple Double game"
Robbed😭
They robbed that man
Yh he clearly had 10 blocks they need to correct it cause they do have the tapes so they can just count the stats if they really want to
Timmy wouldn't say that unless asked to
@@kweefsweat5628 they did the same thing to lebron he was the first with a 50 point triple double or the youngest one of the two and then after they game they took away one of his rebounds
I love Tim Duncan bro would’ve loved to see him and Kobe on the same stage.
Tim Duncan is amazing, such a great role model and human
Duncan played and carried himself like a true champion: humble
Duncan is the best PF in history!! I've been a fan of Duncan since his days at Wake Forest........and then became a Spurs fan once he was drafted by them in '96!! Only a humbled superstar like that knows when another player has that "Championship" mentality within him. I think what Duncan said to LeBron helped make his career the way it is now!! I cant wait to see my 2nd favorite player inducted into the hall of fame this weekend
He just seems like such a genuinely nice person
I wish Tim during what were you thinking had said "I was thinking the stat guy missed 2 blocks"
He is too humble to do that.
My guy still looks like he in good health that’s good to see 💯💯
Tim definitely seems like the guy that lives in the moment and never holds any grudges.
If you're wondering where Kawhi got the laugh from 04:22
Yo!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ayooo 🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀
as soon as i read this comment, i laughed in Kawhi
Getting out of social media can get you out of lots of trouble. Salute to you Sir.. Probably the best PF ever to play.
Nothing but class from Tim Duncan!!!!
man i remember being a kid in the early 00s watching him play with so many others and watching them win finals. going downtown after the finals were the best times of my life.
I was 13 when LeBron was swept in 2007. I was so hype he just made the finals
the way he ripped apart the pistons... crazy. cavs were def not supposed to win but lebron went insane
I have grown to appreciate Duncan so much more since his retirement, so awesome. Can a top 10 player be underrated?
Underappreciated I'd say since he wasn't flashy and he played for the spurs
I just realized Tim Duncan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar have basically the same voice, except Kareem just has a slight New York accent
They have a similar swagger
Duncan is such a chill and down to earth individual
Tim Duncan looks like a fun guy 😆
Funny thing Is the same things Duncan says about Lebron’s longevity and dominance can be said about himself. Duncan also changed his game as he got older and was still able to be effective and lead that franchise to titles throughout his entire career. Timmy was different.
More TD please. People in my generation don’t seem to understand how ridiculously incredible he used to be in his championship years
Timmy retired and turned into the cool uncle.
He needs a haircut though.
Imagine how much better sports would be if all players had Tim's humility
Tim Duncan would tell good bedtime stories
Dude chill
I love hearing him speak, hopefully he gets on media more!
Tim Duncan when i was growing up was a boring superstar lmao but i always appreciated his low post game/backboard shots are legendary💯💪
the bank is open!
"Why'd I drink it again?" 🤣🤣🤣
Tim Duncan is the J Cole of the nba. Both dominate in their fields. Very lowkey bts and never let the fam change them mentally or physically
J. Cole ain't that boring.
Kendrick is Curry
lebron would be drake and wade is wayne. shaq and kobe kinda like jay and ye
@@alext7549 well if that's the case then tim should be Nas.
Tim always been humble in every way. Cole was pretty cocky when he was younger until 2014. And as much as I enjoy and love cole he’s contradicted himself with that “humble” persona. Nothing against what he’s accumulated he’s free to do what he wish but he dissed Kanye for the shoes then does the same thing after that
Tim Duncan knew how to make his teammates better and how to make everyone around him feel better about everything. A wonderful guy, without any character flaws.
Without any character flaws?
That might be reaching
Tim duncan was one 3pt shot from being 6-0
Blame Popovich for benching Duncan during crunch time. He probably would've prevented Chris Bosh from getting that rebound.
@須和 弘人 Actually Tim Duncan should be 8-0 in 2002 season
There's no guarantee the Spurs would've got back. That 2013 loss motivated them and lit a fire
@@fusionn4316 well it doesn’t matter he still won 5. And that was the greatest shot ever hit too
you don't know that, if the Spurs had won that chip the heat may have come back the next season more motivated just like the spurs did when they lost and seek vengeance.
I truly feel like Kawhi became Tim 2.0, the quiet, the dedication, even the humor
Did Kawhi stay on one team?😏
@@upsych1042 You deserve a glass of vino my friend.🍷 Check Mate 😂
Nah
Nope! Not even close!
Not the leadership
I remember that 2007 moment Finals like it was yesterday. The Spurs absolute DOMINATED the cavs for four straight game. Lebron couldn’t even get them one game. Tony Parker had a layup package drill. Kryie-esque B4 Kyrie. But that year Lebron became LEBRON the KING James
I was a Mavericks and Lakers fan, so while I didn't root for Duncan, I had so much respect for his greatness. Humble, hard working, and zero wasted motion.
I’m so glad they got him to react to the Gatorade and the Joey Crawford incident 😂😂😂
Man it will probably be another 20 years till we get a interview out of this man. You can tell he dislikes interviews but be still a professional. Timmy!!!
The most honest, class and grace you can get from superstar. This
Is why he is one the greatest of all time. He not only does it on the court. Even his personality, character, wisdom. There will never be another Timothy Theodore Duncan in the league.
Brutal interview.... that's all I'll say. Congrats Tim Duncan... classy guy, great player.
One of my absolute favorite players of all time. Such a classy guy.
Tim Duncan was sure a real man, he is lovable with no pretense..just down to earth..very unassuming. A pros' pro.
Tim with dreads still gets me to this day😭
Probably the most humble star ever which is why he is the most overlooked star ever
One of most accomplished but humble guy anywhere of our time. Unlike today, when a player gets a good assist, many points he feels like he is the best player and flaunts at social media.
I dont see Kawhi doing that.
Tim is a great person, humble and very polite, greatest PF of all time !!!
I love continuously finding out how many people really like Tim Duncan … he’s actually one of the most interesting people out of the NBA
This the NBA I grew up on when ya could get tossed for laughing from the bench Classic Joey Crawford
That got my tight and Im not a SA fan like mind ya business ref
This was one of the rare times the league sided with a player over a ref. Duncan's T got rescinded and Crawford was suspended, sent to anger management, and removed from spurs games for a while.
I never caught that "thanks for letting us have this one" after sweeping the cavs in 07, that was both hilarious and heartwarming.
that's what i did back in 2017, i quit all social media and thank myself later once i got used to it. i only have youtube acc and discord. my life has been way more peaceful and less toxic so i agree with tim duncan saying its for his sanity. because using social media means consuming a lot of unwanted, unecessary things that could be either toxic or useless and it's not healthy.
same i haven’t had any media besides youtube for a minute now. great overall choice. drive my girl crazy tho lmao
He was right on the money about LBJ. Congrats Timmy!
Bro why did Tim not have this hair in his prime?🔥
Because he's low-key and low maintenance
So now he’s not ?? Tf lol
@@pleasantvalley85 it's different when you're a pro athlete vs just a regular guy enjoying retirement in the islands
He’ll never be a regular guy lmao he had these when he was assistant coach as well
His hair was better shorter. People just like this because they didn’t expect this style from him.
whenever i see this tim duncan gatorade clip itsreal85 always comes to my mind when he did the voiceover
tim looks like he's ready for his yearbook photo 😂
straight up
The greatest power forward of all time
And arguably da best big man period.between him,Hakeem and bill Russell and honor mentions shaq n wilt
I never liked the Spurs, but Timmy is that dude. He's so respectful and up front. Very humble too, much respect
Mavs fan here, I have never loved and hated a player more than this man here. The great Big Fundamental! Thank you for years of entertainment!
He is such a beautiful human being. Nothing but respect for the best power forward of all time!
Lol him and Kawhi act just alike
5:07 this is the one we all want to know
What were you thinking Tim ?
Tim: wow
Most Tim Duncan response ever lmao
you can tell he is still shaken up from the loss of Kobe, he doesn't like being in the public eye and is pulling himself together for the HOF events
Tim Duncan’s personality is exactly how I would expect a spur player to be.
TD one of the greatest and most under appreciated players of all time. Humble and good dude. Definitely needs more recognition
I always loved Rachel's knowledge of the NBA and her interviewing skills! She would have been a wonderful addition to the NBA broadcasts. And Tim Duncan, what a player! What a person of great character as well.
"Why did I drink it again??" 😂
Timmy Duncan ! Greatest PF of all time in my opinion :D 5 time champ and a pure winner ! Hats off to that guy !
That was the most Tim Duncan interview ever lol
TD looked so peaceful nd stressfree
The Spurs and Warriors really pushed Lebron to be able to play as high level as he has for as long. He's in the race for the scoring title at 37, his 19th season and there's no sign of him looking bad in his 20th. At some point his longevity matters in the GOAT talk.
Tim Duncan actually had a triple double in that Nets game. Two of his blocks were given to wrong players. Absolute monster and such a humble and smart guy.
*Quadruple double*
@@arturopenaperalta4344 yes of course, my bad
The look on Rachel's face at 2:50 says how much Tim Duncan loves to be interviewed.
TD was such a beast. Such an ALL AROUND pleasant human. OLD SCHOOL INDIVIDUAL 💪🔥
❤ Tim Duncan you're the man....
He played in the league for 19 years and the Spurs were contenders for 19 years. From MJ to Shaq and Kobe to LeBron, he faced them all. And did more than his share of winning. One day people will realize, the best skill you can have in basketball is making the game as simple and basic as possible to be your most efficient. The Spurs were always a problem because Timmy was the MASTER of that. The GOAT PF and one of the 6-7 best to ever do it IMHO.
He actually makes the braids work but im so used of him being bald and a formal style of hair.
How do they work lol? He was my second fav athlete, but his short haircut fit better.
Nothing informal about his hair now
Well in our schools they'd restrict braids because they say it's "informal" well technically i was just basing from what i know of the informal one, i mean there's nothing wrong with braids i once rocked that one once but didn't think it was for me.
Sorry for the bad grammar. :))) im too lazy to fix my mistakes, hope u still get the point tnx.
@@Phyreuben1 I feel you that's just racism tho tbh, to say our natural protective hairstyles are 'informal'. they shouldn't be doing that in schools let alone anywhere else
This guy is great from top to bottom and through every aspect of his life
Bro, The Voice Over For Timmy’s Gatorade Bottle Incident Is Gold 😂👌🏼
Tim is one of the kindest nba players ever
Timmy's everyone's Fav uncle. Love you, mate. 🇦🇺
My 2nd favorite player of all-time! Looking forward to his speech tomorrow!
Easy like a Sunday Morning " Tim Duncan " thank you Sir for The Memories we watched as you played the game with Class."