Tim Duncan | Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech

Check out Tim Duncan's full speech following his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame!
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[@jamesthereaper7]

“Good, better, best. Never let it rest. Until your good is better and your better is best.” - Tim Duncan

[@gloriatrejo2985]

Timmy you're the best the one and only the number one I love you .

[@prashraymishra6493]

That's a rapper's rapper.

[@nickbrown801]

Used that as my senior quote in high school

[@josephbrunner4087]

There is no best. Only better. -S. Toyoda

[@jeromefc]

Good, better, best. Never let it rest. Until your good is better and your better is God's best.

[@awesomeasef5547]

20 years ago if you told me that Duncan will talk for 10 mins with dreadlocks i would’ve never believed

[@swaggytjmatthews4685]

lol ikr , he has probably never spoken this much before to anybody except his teammates and his family in private back at home, great speaking , great personality speech

[@calamorta]

Imagine if the same happens to Kawhi

[@sethshepherd3221]

Lol when I was a kid I thought his voice was going to be deep

[@LeStephanie69]

Pop look like he gonna grow dreadlocks too

[@frankielong3288]

shit happens lol

[@inninguyen0212]

I read about his bio on Wiki. He refused to go pro soon because he wanted to get a college degree to keep his promise with her deceased mother. Massive respect.

[@chuitosjpr9725]

Everything fit so perfect in his story, because if you think about it, if he goes to the pros earlier, he would end in another organization. Man, his mother took care of him, even after she passed and put him in the best place for him.

[@marrymejisoo3413]

bros dedicated to all his promises

[@azmayeenzchowdhury8484]

So underrated man, I respect him so much.

[@brucelau2023]

Respect this man so much , he was truly one of the greatest PFs to ever play this game

[@jokerofmorocco]

And it turned out to be the right decision since if he left early he would've probably wasted his prime on bad teams like KG instead of winning 5 rings with a successful organization like the Spurs

[@VeeHeeOfficial]

I miss the NBA with prime Timmy, Kobe and KG dearly. Literally my entire childhood...

[@royespineda]

Yeah, I miss also those days.

[@722Moo]

Tim needs more credit. Too bad he has the personality of a cardboard box.

[@lut2843]

Facts todays NBA sucks in comparison.

[@David28311]

The playoffs would be on another level

[@jessreltolibas7575]

Yeahhhhhhh

[@goods5119]

For a guy who claims to hate speaking, he sure is a great speaker. Nothing but respect for how he maintains such humility despite being one of the dozen or so best players ever

[@tanukhan]

introverts tend to be like that, great but reluctant speakers

[@rickymarquez6661]

@@tanukhan I agree, because they "think" (carefully organize their words) first before they open their mouth.

[@uncreative5766]

I don't think it's that Tim hates speaking, but as others have pointed out, he's introverted and probably hates dumb questions. There are only so many times a guy can be asked after their team loses by 40, shoots like 36% from the field, "Hey, what went wrong tonight?"

[@gethaunted]

@@uncreative5766 For real, obviously it’s extremely common to hate public speaking but 99% of it he’s done in his life was post-game press conferences, which would sour anyone on it

[@carmenzablan4780]

You took the words out of my mouth. So...Amen.

[@holdlifeinhighregard1939]

Tim Duncan is the reason why Kobe Bryant doesn't have eight championships, just like Kobe Bryant is the reason why Tim Duncan doesn't have eight championships.

[@planetsadala16]

Yeah Kobe and some random dude named Shaq...

[@ChickenLover-nm2ks]

@@planetsadala16 Who?

[@imgaybut3430]

Ray Allen is the reason Duncan doesn’t have 6 chips

[@NoName-cn3cp]

@@planetsadala16 lol I guess Shaq was just a role player?

[@RickyMoss]

Kind of remind you of the Manning Brothers being the reason Brady doesn't have 10 rings already

[@nikoladlaka7412]

Introverts are like that. They don’t speak much, they listen, learn, think... But once they do speak..oh boy❤️

[@Truth5eeker33]

Factssssss lmao

[@CarsonClaws]

Greatest PF EVER!! TIM DUNCAN!

[@coolbreeze3793]

Big FACTS

[@NoName-cn3cp]

Easy

[@AdmiralXolo]

Calling him the Greatest Power Forward ever is a little bit premature considering guys like Jared Dudley have reached greater heights and yet to reach their peak.

[@JustAnAverageJoe12]

@@AdmiralXolo k

[@TMthe33rd]

@@AdmiralXolo the great Dud

[@ortizluis28]

"You came to my house, sat with my family and friends. I thought it was normal, it was not." The relationship is everything

[@dimitriskatsoulis4986]

And while listening to this Greg Popovic looking dead straight in Tim's soul without even blinking once! Goddamn scary dude

[@RealLionJugz]

@@dimitriskatsoulis4986 cause he still needs him on the field

[@bigmandanyerr7388]

I don’t get it

[@pacha777]

That’s a rare relationship is sports. 2 genius at the same place...

[@ortizluis28]

@@bigmandanyerr7388 Pop doing a Jerry Maguire- Rod Tidwell thing to Tim

[@mozartman990]

Some players show flashes of greatness every once in a while. Timmy turned the switch on and never turned it off.

[@MrMathsimon]

Such an eloquent way of putting it. TD the GOAT.

[@burcopresents]

I mean yeah but Kareem also had great longevity while putting up better numbers.

[@zmaj6524]

You are blind, I have seen him turn it off many times after winning finals.

[@dbreiden83080]

@@burcopresents What does Kareem have to do with anything?

[@burcopresents]

@@dbreiden83080 nothing. It’s just people say Tim is the goat because of longevity when LeBron and Kareem both have great longevity. I’m not saying they’re the 2 goats, but if you’re gonna say you think longevity is the most important aspect of a goat, then Kareem and LeBron should still be better than Tim. I don’t hate Tim, he’s definitely the greatest PF of all time. I’m just saying IMO Tim isn’t the goat

[@easyknighting]

“You came to my island. You sat with my friends, my family... You talked with my dad. I thought that was normal. It’s not.” This was so real and definitely heartfelt. His relationship with Pop is beyond the game of basketball.

[@thecapothedon]

I almost cried listening to his speech

[@bradleylovej]

There's a story about Tim almost leaving the Spurs to join the Orlando Magic after his rookie deal was up. Everyone says that the Magic's head coach at the time, Doc Rivers, fumbled the interview. But Duncan was never going to leave the Spurs, even if he thought he wanted to. Doc said the last thing Tim told him before he got on the plane was, "I'm pretty sure I'm coming to the Magic, but I have to talk to Pop one last time before I leave. I love Pop." And everyone should have known right then that Tim was never going to leave Popovich. And he shouldn't. One of the best coach/superstar combos in all of sports.

[@Airestotle09]

I cried. That kind of relationship is something everybody should strive for

[@YvngGoat_]

That Gregg Popovich tribute was so touching 🥲

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

Pop is so funny, "I'm not crying, fuck that"

[@localneo-graphic4647]

@@thebrazilianatlantis165 He's mad Timmy talking about him. I think Pop apologized the same way when Duncan retired with a press release and was nowhere to be seen. Only two times I've seen the two talk about each other on a personal level, because fuck that, they don't need to let the world know what's already understood between them.

[@jacobj.8200]

Tim will never be forgotten...because we will never forget that his 1 ejection was for laughing

[@val.4.]

🤣🤣

[@leumarmontano9929]

tim was straight introextroverted narcisistic in and out of the court

[@aaxeliotts]

Joe Crawford was an asshole for ejecting my man 🤣

[@grandfury5609]

Joey Crawford asked him If he wanted to box!? Wtf!🤣🤣🤣 Epic moment 😂

[@BringBackStoning]

@@leumarmontano9929 narcissist? Timmy? What are you on about?

[@bamamane846]

When Tim said to Pop, “I thought it was normal. It’s not” damn gotta love basketball

[@jclegaspi9794]

I'm almost at the end of the video and I thought he would not mention Pop. 😅 I'm ready to hate him but it's all good that he thanks pop before it ends

[@dhinton1]

He did that on purpose. and it was the best part .... him waiting til the end to mention Pop.

[@cirobata3890]

Bigger than ball Life lessons. That's what sticks after decades, maybe lifetimes.

[@itsxavier6173]

I had a tear

[@kungfupanda441]

Wooooo!!!

[@JohnD0121]

David Robinson and Tim Duncan are Class Acts. I met David Robinson 4 years ago and I can honestly say as much of a great player he was, he is an even greater human being. Congrats to Tim Duncan

[@ameliacampbell6679]

Just to think that Shaq went around lying on this man for years smh

[@JohnD0121]

@@ameliacampbell6679 😀 Shaq is such a character

[@sundigest1121]

@@JohnD0121 Shaq*

[@localneo-graphic4647]

That's what he would want to hear. I can't remember the quote in exact order, but it was something like 'Christian first, Husband/father second, man third, and someone who happened to also be good at basketball.'

[@flyinchancla3545]

I used to go to the same church as him. I can say he is very humble. Lol I was walking and someone complimented my shirt and I said thank you without really looking to my right…. Look to my right and just looked up for miles, it was DRob. Started hyperventilating on the spot.

[@unclevick3784]

Tim Duncan nailed his speech; you can hear in his voice how proud and focus he is when it comes to his kids. Man i love this guy

[@adefset4811]

What a legend of the game a truly great person

[@lindakortan]

Me too!

[@furkanhacak]

The emotions in manu tony and greg's eyes tell it all. great player. morality. modesty discipline. an irreplaceable player. greetings from Turkey

[@claradavis9424]

Hi how're you?

[@furkanhacak]

@@claradavis9424 hi fine, and u

[@claradavis9424]

@@furkanhacak nice to hear from you!

[@claradavis9424]

@@furkanhacak were do you stay?

[@Glory_to_the_undead_King]

Greetings from San Antonio Texas!!

[@jdls12]

Not even done watching but it’s really moving to see Timmy express himself and finally speak on his accomplishments. True legend

[@abdimalikabdirahman4832]

@The_Vicman006 no he retired cause he new he was washed and didn’t want to make the Spurs worse he’s a very nice guy

[@prof3ssor178]

Right, he's so humble man its kool to see

[@jefrystephen9521]

Man's humble is on another level

[@jollyrancher9016]

He's so damn humble.

[@jetemman]

Timmy never ceases to amaze me. He is so selfless that even at his HOF, it was not about him. His is the definition of class.

[@jamesjackson2434]

Was always a Kobe guy and used to HATE those Spurs teams, but how can you not respect the hell out of this guy. Class act until the end and one of the greats!

[@andreagarcia2176]

I always felt the same way about Kobe and the Lakers(hated them both, especially against the Spurs) but those games against with those 2 teams were some of the best I've ever watched and just made me love the game even more RIP KOBE 🙏🙏🙏

[@AT-mu6ov]

Greater than kobe

[@oussamaokbi]

I hated when we lost to them but i didn't hate the spurs. I don't get the hate they were amazing, you can't hate greatness even if its beating you up xD

[@samreilly1484]

Kobe should have either been here to give his enshrinement speech or should have been inducted back in 2019! Why does it have to be 4 years? Why can’t it be 3?

[@adingdingdiiing6740]

The way he addressed Pop was bigger than his family. Just goes to show how much respect he has for him and how much Pop really paved the way for Tim to become this person.👏

[@FALCONLICK]

Pops awesome but Duncan is more awesome

[@Notimp0rtant523]

His family gets it every day. They don’t need to hear it on stage when they hear it in the living room.

[@SmellyFartSoHard]

They've been together for decades.

[@samhathaway2251]

The Pop part got me choked up

[@marcuscastillo514]

Crazy to think Timmy has spent more time with Pop than anyone other person other than his sisters, and probably more just because of the relationship he has had with him.

[@alvinderosa6234]

His hair is more stylish than his outfits during his NBA days

[@brannndon1003]

His hair is terrible

[@Icydress30_Survivalcraft]

@@brannndon1003 it's fine

[@mdhcccc]

Uh yeah.

[@vancewade7538]

🤣😍😅😅😅 facts pus tax

[@michaelhill808]

A lot of people Tim’s age are either bald or trying to keep the little bit they have left because they’re not trying to come all the way home. (But will still pay 20 to get a haircut, But that’s neither here or there) He’s a 5x champion and he can do whatever he chooses to.

[@THE_HORSEYY]

Tim Duncan man. He was amazing. He deserves this.

[@HansumTrini]

You could learn from him Dre...

[@THE_HORSEYY]

@@HansumTrini of course.👌🏾

[@rafikz77]

Tim Duncan is the perfect example that you don’t have to have the “Michael Jordan intense gameplay face herp derp” to be competitive You don’t win 5 title without being competitive You don’t contend for a title for almost 19 years without being competitive

[@nanox4]

Hell no you don't need that. I watched the spurs for years and you could tell how amazingly competitive Pop, Tim, Manu and Tony were. You're right this man was tough tough. Just quiet 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@almadeunrebel]

original kawhi temperament, maybe it’s a spurs thing

[@republikadugave420]

Yes he is an anti jordan..

[@almadeunrebel]

@@republikadugave420 the difference is narcissism

[@basel7441]

His Spurs starting winning championships AFTER MJ and the Bulls dynasty was gone okay so do not get it twisted. He is no Michael Jordan my a long shot !

[@tonyfisher184]

There will never be another player like Tim Duncan in San Antonio. Thank you for 5 titles and always working hard day in and day out for 19 seasons. SA loves you. Timmy!

[@JinJinproductions]

Greatest PF ever, it was a privilege to watch him suit up for my home team. Thank you Tim Duncan

[@malikwilson7387]

Not the greatest the greatest is Kevin Garnett

[@AmericanNinja02]

@@malikwilson7387 uhh no Kevin is good but not better than Tim

[@bradentucker4854]

@@malikwilson7387 good meme

[@nguyenduy4144]

5 rings are not better than 1 really??

[@bkhai1041]

@@nguyenduy4144 A lot of players are championship caliber, but their teams aren't. Championships are won by teams, sometimes it's just not in the cards for a certain player to get a ring. You gotta put it into perspective as to how many factors have to come into play for a team to win a championship, but to also win multiple? Some people would just call it luck, but only dickheads will say it's easy. Number of rings is one of the dumbest stats to read off of a paper.

[@Mr_Jish]

Excellent speech, but it also subtly reminds me of why I love The Admiral. Dude was just sitting in the background cheesing like a proud father for so much of this video. His happiness is contagious.

[@TheRealJoker1]

You dont get a nickname in the NBA like "The Big Fundamental" without incredible hardwork day in and day out. Respect to one of the most classy players of all time.

[@fenellamaeespejo6762]

As a Lakers fan, I hate how your Spurs beat us. But as a fan of the game, nothing but respect. Congratulations, Tim.

[@tjgordon2920]

As a Spurs fan... The feeling is mutual.

[@aaxeliotts]

This is me as a Spurs fan to Kobe and the Lakers 🤣 but I always admire Kobe’s greatness 🤝

[@EdmanXERO]

Whether you were a Lakers fan or a Spurs fan, there's no denying that this was one of the greatest rivalries of all time. It was a pleasure to watch them battle each other.

[@geraldjones1000]

@@aaxeliotts !*#💯❗!*I'ma #Spurs:⚙️fan; But a Kobe#24🖤🐍Bryant fan and Manu#Ginobli!*❕✓🙌🏾

[@2313rafa]

Why do lakers fans always got to make it about themselves?

[@bakusbakul4327]

Tim’s daughter lowering her mask to show her dad that smile was the cutest thing

[@SpongeBob5000_]

It’s sad, it shows how everyone is muzzled now and you can’t even see people’s faces and facial expressions.

[@dollarize6412]

@@SpongeBob5000_ Better than to spread a disease that has killed more than a million in just over a year. I'm glad the Duncan family is willing to make that small sacrifice for their fellow man

[@JM-um3on]

Didn't see her lower her mask. I saw his wife lower her mask though.

[@user-bm9cv9vn2k]

@@dollarize6412 Everyone knows that, he's lamenting about it.

[@user-bm9cv9vn2k]

I was amazed by the fact that she put it on back too

[@TenOlmecaShots]

Tim Duncan was the reason I got into basketball when I was 10. Watching him talk about Pop at the very end actually made me shed some tears.

[@rajkumarraghuram7085]

It's really sad actually. I never realized Tim's mom and Dad actually passed away before he actually tore up the league. It must've been so hard for Tim not having his parents at his side in his best moments (2002 MVP, 2003 MVP, 2003 FMVP, 2005 FMVP, 2007 and 2014 Champion). My respect for Tim grew immensely even after this speech, and I'm one of the few people that love Tim more than Kobe.

[@burneraccount4576]

Best pf of all time no discussion

[@phb]

💯

[@alt2121]

Common W mj

[@alt6989]

@@keppgiggles6318 and is never gonna get a ring 🤡

[@antonioroque1595]

@@keppgiggles6318 stfu dumbass

[@gq12o]

@@keppgiggles6318 how many rings does giannis have??

[@vhyleung]

A man of few words. But when he speaks it is full of substance. That's the best character, tbh.

[@user-si2sn5gw7b]

Lol you’re a joke bro

[@sundigest1121]

@@user-si2sn5gw7b tf?

[@danielpayne7947]

@@sundigest1121 Welcome to the internet lol. Trolls like him thrives in the comments. You just shake your head and move on when you see a comment like that lol.

[@sundigest1121]

@@danielpayne7947 I wanted to know if he really is trolling cause some people can find a reason to genuinely hate on literally anything. I want to know what goes on in those kind of people's heads. It's a bit fascinating to me.

[@essj3334]

As a San Antonio fans thank you Duncan for the 5 Championships and helping set the standards at the franchise.

[@von-rg9pw]

When I was 6, my late Grandfather used to play NBA Live 2000 on N64 and the Spurs was his favorite team to play. Tim Duncan was the best on the Game. Thanks and Congrats Tim Duncan for this speech and being a Hall of Famer.

[@zerocool0059]

Sounds like you have a cool grandpa. Sorry for your loss.

[@francescofabbri7578]

The way he speaks, the way he moves, the way he stares at Manu, Tony and Pop, is definitely priceless. Definitely coherent with the way he has always shown the lead on the court, without using words. An icon and a person you can't no admire. Spurs and Tim Duncan, Pop, Manu and Tony represented not only a great basketball organization, but a legacy made by men, before basketball players, to admire and follow.

[@jarrodhumphrey9350]

Tim Duncan was absolutely unstoppable.

[@TrevorPhilips]

“I think that was normal. It’s not.” 😭😭😭😭

[@Chris-wq3pe]

The most humble and giving superstar the NBA has ever been lucky enough to have. Congratulations Tim Duncan.

[@francisrodeldegala3183]

Imagine Tim just learned to play the game later at age of 14... Some kids been going to basketball clinic since 6 yrs old... This guy is purely gifted 😯

[@mdhcccc]

Yeah and before that he was an elite swimmer, crazy athlete

[@marcuscastillo514]

Swimming is what helped extend the miles on his knees. He started swimming again to workout and definitely saw his body change and the knees held up

[@dsbeats5657]

@@rainman3216 but he was never a scorer his game was just effort and out hustling people

[@janseanmarwyn4703]

@@dsbeats5657 You can't just average 20+ points in the league for 8 straight years and say you're not a great scorer Tim Duncan was great at everything in the game Let it be offensively or defensively

[@Astabasta69]

Anyway, you can see how easy this game is. If you have some good height and know how to move your body and you are willing to work hard. That won't never happen at soccer, Rugby or ice hockey for example.

[@NeverQuit210]

I literally grew up watching this man. I was blessed to witness his greatness in person for multiple years. This man is all heart and soul and loves the game of basketball. This ladies and gentlemen is the definition of G.O.A.T.

[@malikwilson7387]

He’s no goat he was a great system player without pop and that front office I don’t think so KG is the goat power forward

[@nelreynak1377]

@@malikwilson7387 look at the Spurs 2003 playoff run

[@victorrucoba6325]

@@malikwilson7387 pop is the greatest coach because of Duncan

[@isolovestaso1306]

@@malikwilson7387 5>1

[@mdhcccc]

@@malikwilson7387 L

[@lonzobull684]

5 time champ. 2 time mvp. In a era full of basketball ICONS!! A true legend of the game. Hope to see him coach someday.

[@marcinolszewski2260]

I love that he's so down to earth guy that he values being a great father and a good person to the community in David Robinson even more than any basketball lesson. What a human being.

[@tylerturner3448]

The guy hated the spot light but was the greatest PF of all time

[@mediamannaman]

I honestly thought Tim would be on the stage and off again in less than a minute. Good for him that he took the time to name, and thank, all the people who helped him on his life journey.

[@Cassius-it7wf]

I mean, he gave a speech at both Ginobili's and Tony Parker's jersey retirement. He really just don't like talking to the media.

[@arlenesalazar655]

Ok

[@Bilnation]

The greatest PF in NBA history. Congrats to Tim Duncan and the rest of the 2020 HOF class.

[@mattj6244]

I respect the fact that he's so humble and reserved, but man, I just love listening to him talk. He has the kind of voice I could listen to read books on tape.

[@GreenlightBze]

Now I see why he stayed at wake forest for 4 years he needed that guidance as a young man, the league can eat you up and spit you out if your not ready mentally . Respect to Tim 🙏🏾

[@malikwilson7387]

What are you talking about

[@GreenlightBze]

@@malikwilson7387 you don’t understand context get tf on.

[@watslucky7827]

I also read somewhere that finishing college was a promise that he made to his late mother. Respect to Tim

[@s4xtt]

He stayed to get his degree as a promise to his mum before she passed, the benefit of learning the fundamentals of basketball during the 4 years was extra benefit

[@GreenlightBze]

@@watslucky7827 right but he could’ve went to the league and still finished, many players do . Get out of here tool

[@kolioko]

i feel like he's 16 and 45 at the same time

[@kisa5666]

young spirit, I think a lot of athletes have it

[@dlxinfinite7098]

its the 16 year old hair style

[@dr.aisaitl7439]

He sounds like a high school kid

[@estebanzamora4045]

@@dlxinfinite7098 I fuck with the dreads. Looks like a retired hall of famer that smokes some weed from time to time 😎

[@pacha777]

Because he have a good heart

[@Ivander85]

Legend. Thank you Timmy for 20 years of pure class on and off the court. I knew that, what Tim and the Spurs were doing was special, but I only fully realized just how special it was when I got older. 2014 was the cherry on top and more than anyone could ever have asked for. The Spurs had been written off by 2010 but nah, they just kept pounding that rock and came back. Thank you Tim for all the memories, forever my idol.

[@zisolo4283]

when he talks bout pop, the tears just came out uncontrollably

[@Eiui635]

As a lifelong TD fan, this brought tears to my eyes fr, especially when they showed the Big 3.

[@SoloJourneyandPJ]

Me too my heart is full ❤️😭😭😭🥴🐐

[@alextheone1153]

The history of basketball is showed in that screen

[@astingray5282]

Tim Duncan is definitely one of his generations best I have him the second best in the 2000s behind shaq and In front of Kobe

[@alextheone1153]

@@astingray5282 behind shaq???¿¿¿

[@DecemberSkyfire]

@@astingray5282 How on Earth could you have Shaq ahead of Duncan, when Duncan has more rings and didn't have another top 10 all-time teammate to rely on, ever?

[@justmatthere8521]

They forgot to list his other accolade, he's the only player to be ejected for smiling while seated on the bench.

[@claradavis9424]

Hi 👋 how're you?

[@racerx2107]

Hahaha yep

[@beckagrace7499]

Lol a forgot 🤣 about that!

[@lakermouse]

Lifetime Lakers fan here. Tears of happiness to be shared by all that love the game and for the great examples set by the humblest of people. Nothing but respect to the great Tim Duncan.

[@DisenfranchisedLiberal]

Greatest PF of all-time! The Big Fundamental. I'm a Lakers fan, yet I love and respect Tim Duncan.

[@AMan_629]

It’s a really weird sight to see Tim Duncan showing emotions and rocking dreads

[@pacha777]

I know he really hate to be there having to do the speak.

[@pacha777]

@@BrendonCMoore What is Tim personnality, look, game? 🧐

[@pacha777]

@@BrendonCMoore He always do HIS things and didn’t give a f about what nobody else opinions but the ones he really love... So his dreads make sense for people like him... A smart quiet not influencable man...

[@justin8910]

Two words: class personified.

[@BDortmund1]

The most humble man in all of basketball. You deserve to be where you are today.

[@richiebrz1670]

I was never a Spurs fan, but you have to respect this man. Not only is he an all time great, the man is also very well spoken. Congrats!

[@KawhiLowry]

This was a fundamentally sound speech

[@glorious_entertainment]

THE BIG FUNDAMENTAL

[@KawhiLowry]

@@Terror832 Ayo?

[@phb]

@@KawhiLowry lmao he gay

[@IAmDrewselum]

That was a fundamentally sound comment.

[@StephenHSmith-mn4iq]

tim duncan look like he walks through art museums in france

[@jan279]

With Tony & Boris. 😅

[@blackwolfjohnoates2003]

Because he likely does

[@jollyrancher9016]

Underrated comment.

[@negusnegus47]

😂

[@claradavis9424]

Hi 👋 how're you?

[@lovepeace8918]

Moving emotionally. Things happened for a reason, Timmy is a player who lifted spirits of San Antonio beyond it's dreams, a poor little City, and a NBA Star with a relatable humble character and amazing work ethics and God given talents.

[@sahm5071]

The amount of times I thought Tim would break down in tears had me on an emotional roller coaster. What a beautiful man

[@antonette1996]

Tim Duncan best PF of all time!!!!!!

[@rednaxelahcitorfaznebo2830]

He played Center most of the time!!!

[@justmatthere8521]

Say it again for the kids in the back!

[@serenitydrummer]

@@rednaxelahcitorfaznebo2830 mostly in the last few years. Up until 2013/2014 he was at the 4.

[@omnom433]

This man is the best at his position and isnt even talked about as much compared to other greats. Well done Tim 🙏💯

[@silentassassin1399]

When Timmy talked about Coach Pop even if it was short... Tears started coming. Damn it! Their relationship was amazing. Luckily, the man at 10:21 also started crying so I know I must have not been the only crybaby about that part.

[@JoseRodriguez-lj3zt]

Rc Buford spurs ex general manager now CEO of spurs entertainment.

[@pguerra3156]

R.C. Bufford crying in the background made me tear.

[@rubberbandclan1017]

The greatest 4-5 ever!!!! Greatest backboard shot too!!!!

[@kjaykingMVP]

Kobe up there with the bank shot 2

[@a.e.a.]

Greatest PF for sure but there were better centers

[@claradavis9424]

Hi 👋 how're you doing?

[@rubberbandclan1017]

@@claradavis9424 good and you?

[@claradavis9424]

@@rubberbandclan1017 I'm fine how is life over there?

[@Vnexpress1203]

Tim Duncan is great player and amazing man. The only bad thing he did during his career was he got a technical for smiling at the ref.

[@barbiefunkyfaceb]

What and amazing story about this island boy's life, before and after basketball A true legend and human being TIM DUNCAN MATTERS PEOPLE PEACE&LOVE

[@upsych1042]

Until his biggest moment, he's still able to make it not about himself. Kudos to you TD!👏👏👏❤❤❤

[@Bilnation]

The most underrated player of all time and we all acknowledge he is clearly the greatest PF ever. People just either forget or don’t know how fantastic he was. I still think he had a season or two in him. Just amazing.

[@jenisia3600]

Nah he aint underrated. Whenever u mention PF, Timmy always comes 1st to mind.

[@mrp4242]

Underrated? How? Because people don’t include him in the GOAT conversation that is dominated by LeBron and MJ? That’s because he’s not. BUT: First Ballot Hall of Fame, Generally considered the top PF of all time, multiple finals AND regular season MVPs, and he was selected #1 overall in the draft. I don’t get the ‘underrated’ bit. Now, if you want to talk about how ‘overrated’ Greg Popovich is, then I’m all ears.

[@dec1ple135]

You do realize you're calling him underrated on his HALL OF FAME INDUCTION SPEECH video?

[@barsbarsbarz]

Top 5 all time without a doubt, he's wildly underrated

[@omgbulldozer]

Underrated? Cmon now

[@Phoenix-nl2ut]

Damn why I start crying when he started talking about coach pop

[@pranavmanie1479]

What a big 3. What chemistry. Can't wait for Manu and Tony's HOF speeches.

[@vich3359]

Greatest PF ever 🙏🙏 I was 3 when he got drafted, literally grew up watching him. He means so much to us in San Antonio, absolute legend🙏

[@oeao2841]

My favorite player of all time...Greatest Spur of All Time...Greatest player of my generation... Tim Duncan HOFer 😭 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@joshuamasserant8215]

Funny that your avatar/profile photo is The Atlanta Braves and Tim Duncan is your favorite player. The Atlanta Braves & San Antonio Spurs are my two favorite teams since about 1986.

[@oeao2841]

@@joshuamasserant8215 that's cus its MLB season still

[@TOPBOSSJAMES]

Tim Duncan! My favorite player of all time! Thank you so much for those 5 championship 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 you brought to San Antonio Texas. Greatest PF of all time. Go Spurs Go!

[@protectourfreedom8221]

Nothing but respect for TD, my beloved Lakers best West rival...for his on court humility, teamwork and dominance. His foundational skills were unrivaled. Greatest PF in league history, no doubt.

[@fortuneybiernas5778]

The reason after MJ and Bulls, I became a Spurs fan until now. Timmy is such a humble guy. A great ball player. But a greater person.

[@gatsbynopre16]

Im a Jordan and Bulls fan too growing up in the 90s, but after MJ retired, it didn't took long enough for TD to be my next basketball hero

[@xXxALeXFuTexBaLxXx]

I miss manu, tony and Timmy crew 😩

[@SoloJourneyandPJ]

Me too I’m crying 😭🥴🐐

[@sasarasasarasa]

Who don't 😢

[@davidbaclian337]

That was a special team. They were were like an oiled machine.

[@kian2135]

That team with Danny green and kawhi just hit different

[@markelgoated3905]

@@sasarasasarasa me since my favorite team is the heat if you know you know but Tim is one of my favorite players

[@africankidreacts6186]

This is the last time we are ever going to hear from him. Cherish this moment

[@mediamannaman]

Hopefully we'll see him and Manu's & Tony's HOF inductions (sitting quietly in the audience).

[@guesswhonot1620]

He could always go back to coaching, you never know...

[@serenitydrummer]

@@guesswhonot1620 Probably not. He said in a podcast it wasn't really for him. I could see him in the front office though. Maybe even player development.

[@JankoMW]

He did an hr long podcast

[@cbandz5731]

Tim Duncan is the nicest and the most thankful person I’ve ever seen

[@noonevincecarterfan]

Can't remember the last time I was in tears..besides right now. God bless you Timmy! This moment was priceless!

[@vitotrimlett8874]

This if not the best is one of the best, most concise most flowing and appropriate acceptance speech I've ever heard

[@juanv.1738]

GOAT. The San Antonio natives would run through a wall for this man. Thank you Tim, for bringing me absolute bliss in the form of 5 championships and 19 winning seasons.

[@h8ted_luv34]

Josef stalin? I thought u were dead

[@juanv.1738]

@@h8ted_luv34 I rose from the dead to watch 2014 NBA championship highlights

[@AB-sw4kb]

@@juanv.1738 that's fair

[@abdullahsaud8937]

When Timmy start talking thanking Pop I just can’t hold it

[@unknownyes9470]

I was never a fan of Tim's game not because he wasn't a legendary player or was wack, it was cus I was a laker fan and this guy was a huge hurdle my team faced. However, I was always a fan of his character, how he carried himself while being a top player. Respect to Tim, congrats, you earned it sir.

[@coolmoe3289]

Wow. Shout out to Alonzo Morning.. Man Literally hooked Him Up.. That was An amazing story.. 👍🏿👍🏿

[@admanalang3129]

Chris King (played for the Grizzlies for a few seasons) deserves a shoutout too! He was the 'Wake Forest Alum' that Duncan was referring to in this speech.

[@coolmoe3289]

@@admanalang3129 ... Good info.. 👍🏿👍🏿 I thought Randolph Childress would have had a Good NBA career..

[@jungleboy13]

I wonder if that Chris King, was the import of Ginebra when they had the championship back in the 90’s? lol. Maybe just the same name.

[@gregoryingram7561]

Had no Ideal that Alonzo played a big role in his life, never really cared for alonzo until now, it just goes to show how big the NBA family is, and what goes on behind the scenes as fans we never know.

[@coolmoe3289]

@@gregoryingram7561 ... Right 👍🏿👍🏿

[@Renjico00]

The Best Power Forward in NBA history. Beautiful speech, much respect!

[@kailashchimbaikar6286]

I can watch him talk for centuries and not be bored. Love you TD

[@sohumparanjpe2639]

Love you TD, your humility and grace in victory and defeat is inspirational. Love you and what you stand for

[@wazzup233]

Look at Tim Duncan man, so inspirational. #GOAT 🐐

[@captainamerica1705]

Timmy is the reason why I fell in love in basketball

[@J0SHOFFICIAL]

One of the greats and one of the most humble, you are the definition of what it is to be a spur.

[@ER-wb2fb]

Such a pleasure watching you through out your whole career..i will always cheer for you forever..one of your biggest fan here..thank you TD 21❤

[@mikeking9061]

I was never a Spurs fan probably because they beat the Knicks in 1999. With that said, Tim Duncan is the true definition of greatness. I'm proud of him.

[@youngipman23]

One of the most humble and greatest NBA players ever

[@druhye]

Great man right there congratulations Duncan 👏🏾🎉 that was some great times when he came the league best wishes on his next journey in life

[@mybeehive5718]

I can’t help to shed a tear hearing Timmy’s speech. It was so natural and obviously comes from his heart 😢 Congratulation Timmy you are such a great basketball player & a best person to ever play the game on & off the court, you have a biggest heart & you are a role model to the future of the NBA, it will be hard to emulate your greatness. Thank you for playing with your heart & leading SA to 5 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆