Days before that incident, Morant and his friends got into it with security at a Memphis area shopping mall. See, Duncans father, William, died in 2002. The Pistons looked for a trade at the deadline but could notfind a deal to their liking and they waived him before the end of February. 6 min read. "He is.". The truth is, its impossible to distill Duncans career into words or some lengthy think piece. But if a guy that accomplished has his trophies in the back collecting dust in a closet someplace, thats probably where all of ours should be.. The formal induction ceremony, which also welcomed Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett into the Hall of Fame, was supposed to be held last year, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. section: | slug: tim-duncan-thanks-gregg-popovich-in-heartfelt-moment-during-hall-of-fame-speech | sport: basketball | route: article_single.us | 2 seed in Big 12 tournament, No. You are an exceptional person, thank you for teaching me about basketball, but even beyond that, teaching me that its not all about basketball its about whats going on in the world, about your family. It was little surprise, then, that Popovich skipped the Spurs' game against the Suns on Saturday to be at Duncan's ceremony. Teammates and players reflect on the incredible achievements on Tim Duncan. Ginobili was undoubtedly an incredible talent in his own right and it would be selling him short to credit Duncan for all of his Hall of Fame consideration. It was often interesting to see him kind of analyze and evaluate teammates, new players and players that he played against through a totally different lens than most typical NBA players.. Now, I know this is bull-, he said. Tim Duncan is a Hall of Fame basketball player because he is a Hall of Fame person. Ive done it. After that time being around him, I immediately said to him, I really want to go and see what made the man. . Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili will reunite this September at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. In her speech, Bryant said that, in her late husband's absence, she hoped to give thanks to all those who touched his life on and off the court. These two @HEB | #ManuHOF pic.twitter.com/Kqxe4A0AmU, San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) September 11, 2022. Thats Duncan the competitor, the quiet assassin, the one who loves to win and hates to lose, even at videogames. He thinks about life and his world differently than many. His impact on basketball was significant and made him an easy choice. On ExpressNews.com: Mike Finger: In Hall of Fame, Tim Duncan finds another perfect fit. By the time he is inducted By the time Tom Brady's inducted in his first year of eligibility in the year 2035, he'll only have time to post his acceptance speech on his Instagram account. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, *Translations are limited to select pages, 60 things to know about Kobe, KG and Duncan, Excellence, passion drove Garnett to Hall of Fame, Q&A: Rudy Tomjanovich on his long-awaited HOF call, Tim Duncan stepping down as Spurs' assistant coach, 5 stats to know for 76ers-Bucks matchup on ABC, Brooks suspended after receiving 16th technical foul, Grizzlies' Clarke (torn achilles) out indefinitely, Ja issues apology, will miss 'at least' 2 games, Ex-NBA player Morrow facing assault charges, Durant passes 'Big O' for 13th in career points. Congratulations to Duncan, who deserves his day in the sun. Its different when Ginobili talked about Popovich, however. James Edward Rice (born March 8, 1953), nicknamed "Jim Ed", is a former Major League Baseball left fielder and designated hitter.He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on July 26, 2009, as the 103rd member voted in by the BBWAA.Rice played his entire 16-year baseball career for the Boston Red Sox.. Rice was an eight-time American League (AL) All-Star and was named the AL's Most . Duncan told his story, not by talking about himself, but about the people who helped him along the way. You are an exceptional person. 2 seed in the West. I cleaned it up. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Ill never forget looking at Randolph Childress and saying, Hey, weve got to go tell (coach Dave) Odom not to redshirt this kid. We went down there and just told him.. His speech was as legendary as he was on the court. Its so Tim to do exactly that, Blucas said. And while he joked he did not want to say anything about him, Duncan spoke beautifully about the importance Gregg Popovich played in his life. #20HoopClass pic.twitter.com/PZ7UhmFQ3K, Manu and Tony supporting Tim pic.twitter.com/SqcR89H5jB. Youre 22. 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We know that!". Celebrate the trio's 60 combined NBA seasons with these key numbers. Its about not taking yourself too seriously. It's about what's happening in the world, about your family. This collection consists of pamphlets relating to a variety of specific topics in black history, as well as pamphlets relating to both black history and Africa, the West Indies, Communism, and Asia. Thats just one of several displays of professionalism over the years from Duncan that set a standard for the rest of the franchise to follow. Tim Duncan's Naismith Hall of Fame Induction Speech 05/15/2021 5 NBA champion (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014) 3 NBA Finals MVP (1999, 2003, 2005 2 NBA Most Valuable Player (2002, 2003) 15. His game wasnt the sexiest, but it was beautiful to purists and brutal to opponents. He mentioned his late parents, William and Ione, who he said came with a combined zero basketball knowledge., But they taught me more about the game than anybody else, Duncan said. Tim Duncan may be the most underrated legend of the game ever. He opted not to go too emotional when it comes to Duncan, though, as Ginobili instead chose to clown his good friend and former teammate with an old joke about him. He was previously the head coach of the South Sydney Rabbitohs among other clubs, and a former rugby . "The one next to me, one of the best players to ever play the game, but also, the most important one, one of the best teammates. During his speech, he shared a particularly heartfelt moment with his longtime coach and friend, Gregg Popovich. So, I cant really be worried about Davids point of view on this, said Babby, who also represented Hall of Fame inductee Tamika Catchings. Each Hall of Fame inductee chooses a presenter and for Ginobili, he chose his former Spurs teammate, Tim Duncan. Tim Duncan will officially become a Hall-of-Famer on Satuday. "This is the most nervous I've ever been in my life,". Tim Duncan #20HoopClass pic.twitter.com/nU1hUNyG6O. Obviously, hes honored by it, reveres the institution of the Hall of Fame and is proud and grateful for the honor. Duncan's voice broke as he talked to his children, telling them they were special human beings and he can't wait to see what's next for them. It certainly wasnt guilt. #20HoopClass pic.twitter.com/PZ7UhmFQ3K. 3 Kansas, QB prospect Will Levis doesnt lack confidence at combine, SA Veterans Memorial wins region crown, advances to state semis. Grizzlies reserve big man Brandon Clarke a key part of their frontcourt rotation is out for the season due to a torn Achilles, the team announced Saturday. Tim Duncan thanks Gregg Popovich for the impact he had on his life, on and off the court. Transcribe Your Own Content Try Rev and save time transcribing, captioning, and subtitling. Popovich immediately saw all the attributes in Duncan that made him special. Those who try to diminish the on-court accomplishments of Duncan often point to the (future) Hall of Fame coach he spent his whole career with, or the multiple current and future Hall of Fame players he played with like David Robinson, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. Yet Duncan isnt about himself, hes not hyping his brand or thinking about his social media presence. Duncan was just Duncan, crediting others. We understand that the 15-year span between Duncans first title (1999) and last (2014) ranks as the second longest in league history behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (17 years) among players participating in both NBA Finals series, according to Elias Sports Bureau. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Flipboard (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), NBA Power Rankings: Bucks just keep on winning to stay on top, Raptors sign Will Barton to add wing depth for remainder of season, Giannis cant wait to pick Morant as captains select All-Star teams. So, when they return to the beach, Duncan calmly explains, Hey, youve got to piss on it., Im like, Ha ha, funny Island Boy. There have been concerns within the Grizzlies about Morants off-court choices, league sources told NBC Sports, and this step by the team to discipline Morant appears to be an extension of earlier efforts to talk about him with that. SAN ANTONIO The contents inside Lonnie Walker IV's gut churned,. But staying true to what he is and what hes done, for him, its not about the limelight, the speeches or the trophy room. Tim Duncan listened while guests spoke about him during his jersey. His 1,001 career victories are. Even in retirement, he texts members of the Spurs staff saying he misses them, that he cant wait to get back into the gym with them. He. Those were probably the qualities I noticed first when I spent that time with him.. But they taught me more about the game than anyone else. " Jordan will introduce Bryant on Saturday. He may not have the eye popping numbers like the others, but his impact to winning is just hard to ignore. I need to be sensitive to his feelings., I remember turning to him and saying, Well, listen. Robinson had been an NBA scoring leader and played for some good teams in San Antonio, but the arrival of a spindly Wake Forest graduate ushered in the Twin Towers era in San Antonio and made the Spurs title contenders. Manu Ginobili revealed why he chose former San Antonio Spurs teammate Tim Duncan to present him at the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. He's a kid from the islands who kept a promise to his mom. The message was clear from Ginobili: No Duncan as his teammate, and there's no Hall of Fame consideration for himself at the end of his basketball career. Duncan was enshrined into the Hall of Fame as a member of the 2021 class. Tim Duncan thanks Gregg Popovich for the impact he had on his life, on and off the court. Good, better, best. No shame in an out-of-shape rookie tossing his cookies after a workout with the retired Tim Duncan. That realization alone might have been the best part of Duncans nerve-wracking but well-earned enshrinement Saturday. When his playing days were done, Duncan even joined the Spurs' coaching staff for a season to work with Popovich, a testament to their relationship. He is my favorite basketball player of all time. We saw emotional speeches from everyone, including Kevin Garnett and Vanessa Bryant, who honored her late husband, Kobe Bryant. Texas will face either No. Every day on practice courts all over the NBA, players utilize a shooting machine called The Gun, a contraption that collects and passes the ball back to a shooter, thus alleviating the need for a rebounder to shag balls. Duncan has long considered Popovich a father figure, and its not uncommon for the two to meet up on the anniversary of Williams death for a beer and deep conversation. Im 40. Durant, a four-time scoring champion, now sets his sights on Hakeem Olajuwon in 12th place. The Grizzlies say their star guard will be away from the team for 'at least' the next 2 games. Nobody would argue that any of the accomplishments listed above, or even all of them together, is the reason that Duncan is being enshrined this weekend. WATCH: Vanessa Bryant's powerful Hall of Fame speech honoring Kobe Teams Bulls Celtics Wire Nets Wire OKC Thunder Wire Rockets Wire Rookie Wire Sixers Wire Warriors Wire Schedule Social Media. So, lets have a good time doing it. Fellow NBA greats Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett, who shared countless battles with Bryant for over a decade, will also be enshrined into the Hall of Fame . "It was an honor sharing the court with you guys. When the lights shined the brightest, Duncan was revered for consistently bringing his game to another level, anchoring an oftentimes indomitable Spurs defense and baffling opponents with his fundamentally sound game on the other. Morants Instagram and Twitter accounts have been deactivated. His voice wavered as he addressed coach Gregg Popovich, last but not least. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NBA, its clubs or Turner Broadcasting. He won four titles with the Spurs during his 16-year career with the franchise, becoming a two-time All-Star and a Sixth Man of the Year winner in the process. All he really cares about is being a good guy, living his life, doing the right thing, it kind of leaks into over basketball which was his job for so long. Never let it rest. After every incident and report, the people close to Morant the Grizzlies organization, his teammates, his agent defended him. But when Tim Duncans over there cleaning up your mess, thats a hell of a statement.. 21 jersey in a moving ceremony. We get it that Duncan and John Salley are the only players in NBA history to win titles in three different decades, and that Duncan is the first Hall of Fame inductee to play his entire career of at least 15 seasons for the same coach. 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