Tim Duncan

[SPURSX3]

Will The Real Tim Duncan Please Standup
Greg Burmann
Thursday, June 23, 2005



2 time regular season NBA MVP, 2 time NBA Finals MVP, 8 time 1st team All NBA, and 23.8 points per game on 49.9% shooting, 13 rebounds per game, 3.6 assists per game, 2.8 blocks per game in his post season career.

Tim Duncan, where are you?

Where is the Tim Duncan that put the Spurs on his back in 2003 and destroyed the Lakers in 2003 or was two blocks shy of a quadruple double against New Jersey in game 6 of the 2003 NBA Finals. We have seen great performances by Spurs in games 1, 2, and 5.

None of the names started with Tim and ended with Duncan. Manu Ginobili dominated headlines in games 1 and 2, while Robert Horry gave new life to the Spurs in a crucial game 5, saving Duncan who had a horrible end to the 4th quarter and overtime.

Duncan has put up numbers still, but his classic dominating performances are MIA in this 2005 NBA Finals. They say the NBA Finals are where legends are born. Obviously Duncan has already started his chapters, but here’s a chance to add to the book. Yes, the ankles aren’t 100 percent, however opportunities are not unlimited. It can all come crashing down in a matter of 0.4 seconds-as the 2004 NBA Playoffs proved. Going into game 6, Spurs had the momentum, the home crowd.

Then the strong start in the first half. In the forth quarter, Rasheed Wallace had 5 fouls.

What more can you ask for?

That gave 2 easy baskets and many more if you wanted them. All Rasheed could do is keep his hands vertical. Why not continue to attack?

And some of that is Tony Parker’s and Manu Ginobili’s responsibility. It is the leader’s job to lead, that’s the responsibility you must bare whether you like it or not. Demand the ball if you are not getting it. As game 7 approaches, the Spurs will need a strong game from Mr. Duncan if they want to win their 3rd championship in 7 seven years.

Relish the moment, Mr. Duncan. Be aggressive, don’t worry about the past, the free throws, the missed baskets, or any other the things that didn’t go in your favor.

Good things occur when the ball is in your hands.

Championships, for one.

 

[Reality]

Except that if Det is overplaying Duncan, leaving tons of opportunites for the rest of the Spurs.....
Using Duncan as a decoy would then be the right thing to do.  Win the game.  Score 100+

Popavitch?

Xs3 how would you like it if Duncans #s were

10 pts on 4-6 shooting and 2-3 FTs.
17 rebounds, 7 Offensive
10 Assists
2 blocks

In a 102-91 Spurs victory :up:

GNob with 22
Barry with 18
Parker 18
Dee Brown 10
Big Dog 8
Rash Nest 8 on 4-6 shooting
Nazr did not attempt a shot, 8 boards, 16 combined with Rasho.

[SPURSX3]

Except that if Det is overplaying Duncan, leaving tons of opportunites for the rest of the Spurs.....
Using Duncan as a decoy would then be the right thing to do.  Win the game.  Score 100+

Popavitch?

***Spursx3 lights a huge spotlight in the sky with the Tim Duncan signal (this is the Tim Duncan signal --->  :mellow: )***


Too much beer today  :drunk:  has already made Spursx3 judgement impaired.....he cares little that it is daylight outside....The signal for Tim goes on anyway!

[SPURSX3]

Except that if Det is overplaying Duncan, leaving tons of opportunites for the rest of the Spurs.....
Using Duncan as a decoy would then be the right thing to do.  Win the game.  Score 100+

Popavitch?

Xs3 how would you like it if Duncans #s were

10 pts on 4-6 shooting and 2-3 FTs.
17 rebounds, 7 Offensive
10 Assists
2 blocks

In a 102-91 Spurs victory :up:

GNob with 22
Barry with 18
Parker 18
Dee Brown 10
Big Dog 8
Rash Nest 8 on 4-6 shooting
Nazr did not attempt a shot, 8 boards, 16 combined with Rasho.

Reality, all I care about tonight is that we win...1 point, 10 points, 100 points...The only stat I want is a "W" in the win column.


 

[Reality]

Too much beer today  :drunk:  has already made Spursx3 judgement impaired.....he cares little that it is daylight outside....

I'm switching from coffee  :up:  mmmmn coo feee slurp slurp to green tea.

Spurs better not drive people to drink tonight.  :cheers:
Unless it's celebratory and within all legal limits.

Since the Lakers aren't doing anything, they could serve as drivers tonight, right? B)  

[WayOutWest]

Since the Lakers aren't doing anything, they could serve as drivers tonight, right? B)

No way I'm driving all the way to Michigan for a stupid parade tonight!