Tim Duncan reminisces on when he told LeBron James the league would be his in 2007 | The Jump

#20HoopClass inductee Tim Duncan joins The Jump to revisit monumental and funny moments in his career and explain "What were you thinking."
0:00 Tim Duncan remembers when he told LeBron James that the league would be his in 2007.
1:47 On if he will ever consider joining social media in any capacity.
2:36 Duncan plays "What were you thinking?" when you went 21-20-10-8 to clinch the title in 2003.
3:20 What were you thinking when Tony and Manu pulled a prank on you?
5:16 What were you thinking when you got ejected for laughing on the bench.
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[@ErnestJeanAngeles]

I love it that Tim Duncan looks like he's sitting at a photo studio from the 90s.

[@teezusactinup5476]

That school photo background lol

[@gordonstewart4775]

Spot on lol

[@Greatstuff9596]

Dude right

[@gh8066]

hahah yearbook background

[@Taino13]

Class of 2008 😂

[@shanellmoonesinghe896]

I swear this is the most we’ve seen of TD in an interview since he’s retired

[@dukemypants]

He was on road trippin. He’s hilarious

[@manofaith75]

After all these years Timmy is still a very shy dude...

[@iamjonreed]

most ever

[@kendrabrown6345]

I knew he had a personality!!!

[@terell2k12]

Yeah he barely even interviewed during his career unless it was post game.

[@DavidBagga]

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

[@bmillz6243]

Fun fact, he was only listed as a PF for 9 of his 19 seasons, the other 10 he played center

[@TheEclipsadoYT]

@@bmillz6243 didnt know that, crazy ong

[@lionstigersbearsohmyanimal6741]

@@bmillz6243 in those 9 seasons he still was the best pf ever

[@patrickmatthews8191]

@@bmillz6243 he was more dominant when he was a PF than he was a C

[@bmillz6243]

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

[@FrancisSyCoCo]

Tim is doing himself a favor. Stay off the social medias! For your own sanity! 💪🙌

[@elliottwilson2352]

Factz

[@huntermoreno7805]

As all of us are watching him from our personal devices. 😓

[@the1truth420]

@@huntermoreno7805 a personal device is what you allow it to be. A hammer. A gun. A phone. You choose its purpose and use.

[@Tech-cy9yo]

he has burners

[@Joshua-fr1xp]

Agreed, its toxic. Wish LeBron would do the same.

[@nykia31]

This is the most I've heard Duncan talk in 20 years.

[@wisdomelue]

*ever

[@manofaith75]

now you can see why timmy would rather not talk on film, dude is crazy introverted not hatin just sayin.

[@iambrowntown]

@@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 😂

[@1vaultdweller]

I didnt know he can talk!

[@connorduke4619]

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).

[@basmets]

What a great guy. So well-spoken, easy-going, humble and easy to listen to. Miss him in the game!

[@alankoslowski9473]

Yeah, his play matched his personality. He played efficiently without showing off boasting. He was a uniquely humble great player. I miss him too.

[@estebanv9344]

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

[@teresamcgee-vd2uc]

Mike wasn't going to stop the spurs anyway

[@varevalo87]

TD is my MJ, and to see him laughing and smiling is pretty refreshing! BEST PF EVER!!

[@dualityofman1253]

Not a fan of the Spurs, but Tim Duncan seems like a really good guy.

[@sebastianabsolution655]

david robinson an tim duncan are the spurs. they are/were the real deal.🤗🤗🤗

[@johnlouiscaga8565]

A player that you most definitely want to look up to.

[@manofaith75]

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.

[@minjuice2269]

As a Lakers fan, I loved watching TD's game. Insane fundamentals. Loved watching those matchups between the Lakers and Spurs in the playoffs.

[@btruthful163]

@@manofaith75 No one is perfect, if what you heard about TD is true

[@StillTre_]

Tim was such a monster in his prime.

[@minjuice2269]

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.

[@JoshuaFrick3]

The Big Fundamental 🙌🏼

[@yomama8935]

Crazy thing is that his prime stretched throughout 3 decades

[@minjuice2269]

@@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.

[@zeroturn7091]

It wasn’t fair when he was at Wake Forest. I used to feel so bad for opposing teams.

[@jameeljohnson6504]

Professionalism, grace, and class personified. What a treasure Tim Duncan was as a player!!!

[@SiwoJones]

|| are you Stephen A Smith?

[@jameeljohnson6504]

@@SiwoJones hahaha...just an old dude who appreciates great basketball....without the yelling like S.A.S... hahaha

[@IWantToMature85]

They showed his ex-wife on one of these vids.

[@roshangeorge2127]

The Spurs have a history of bringing in classy players like David Robinson, Tim Duncan, Gervin and so on.

[@darko714]

I remember him as a badass bully on the court. He could even bully LeBron.

[@AMHoops]

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.

[@SeminarRoom]

Ayeee! Watup Kasey! Love your channel been watching your videos since u were 15k subs! Love the everyday content !!!

[@noahmaroto]

No way Pop ain’t going lol

[@frederickdelius1106]

AM Hoops!

[@tonymartineziv]

pop is gonna go! he will not be at the game tonight!

[@AMHoops]

@@tonymartineziv That is awesome!!!

[@bdictjames]

Always appreciate Tim's authenticity. I will miss the approach he brought to the game.

[@elite0510]

Imagine a conversation between Kawhi and Tim

[@Terror832]

Kawhi: “Hello Tim” Duncan: “Hello Kawhi”

[@rushikeshkulkarni9296]

@@Terror832 LMAOO bruh

[@Terror832]

@@rushikeshkulkarni9296 *insert Kawhi laugh*

[@elite0510]

​@@Terror832 Gonna be diplomatic asf Kawhi: "Hello Mister Duncan " Tim: " Hello Mister Leonard "

[@Terror832]

@@elite0510 Kawhi and Duncan eat carrots with a fork and knife

[@ToniKhoury83]

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

[@ryanmontague3377]

Wish Timmy said "Oh you mean my Quadruple Double game"

[@tapuwachitiga2547]

Robbed😭

[@kweefsweat5628]

They robbed that man

[@yonisaskhiryear1399]

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

[@user-bm9cv9vn2k]

Timmy wouldn't say that unless asked to

[@rapartist9309]

@@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

[@connorsherrington7863]

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)

[@8four276]

This guy is the humble goat.

[@UnknownFilipino]

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.

[@Rudyelf1]

Your Suns were always trouble.

[@patricajoseph5229]

@@Rudyelf1 ooo

[@yogirlchoseme8490]

@@Rudyelf1 yup for the lakers also both Spurs and Suns where always trouble for us 😔

[@dlxinfinite7098]

The Big Fundamental! No problems, no tweets, no scandals...just a quiet, but powerful presence. a true leader.

[@ADG.Est.1988]

Only rumours that have been unsubstantiated. This man had an illustrious career.

[@kierondhindsa1413]

@@ADG.Est.1988 what rumours ?

[@juelzvandv4302]

@@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).

[@vivek_shenoy]

How can a superstar be so humble?. Humility is truly the greatest quality anyone can have. Congratulations to the best PF ever.

[@humbleweare]

Yessir...much agreed.

[@darko714]

Because inside, he knew he was the best and it didn't matter what other people thought.

[@michaelseif1688]

Tim Duncan actually talking and being exciting, that's nice

[@justinshin2279]

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

[@breezy7016]

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

[@gseric4721]

And he's got *5 rings.* I thought he had 4 and had to check 😂😂😂

[@futurehofer1564]

HALL OF A FARMER 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@abcd-oh2te]

@@futurehofer1564 of farmers

[@henrydorval7487]

I think Timmy and Joe Dumars are the most classiest NBA players u can't really saying anything negative about either one of them

[@unspeakablyawesomebros3392]

@@henrydorval7487 David Robinson is definitely also in that conversation

[@Flixlim]

I wish Tim during what were you thinking had said "I was thinking the stat guy missed 2 blocks"

[@unspeakablyawesomebros3392]

He is too humble to do that.

[@HolyCoka]

My guy still looks like he in good health that’s good to see 💯💯

[@dionicio24]

I love Tim Duncan bro would’ve loved to see him and Kobe on the same stage.

[@DaggerMan11]

I just realized Tim Duncan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar have basically the same voice, except Kareem just has a slight New York accent

[@improbablyyourdad8458]

They have a similar swagger

[@Mr.ThereItGo]

Tim duncan was one 3pt shot from being 6-0

[@fusionn4316]

Blame Popovich for benching Duncan during crunch time. He probably would've prevented Chris Bosh from getting that rebound.

[@vanessamartinez211]

@@kkuwana Actually Tim Duncan should be 8-0 in 2002 season

[@BlackFlash7]

There's no guarantee the Spurs would've got back. That 2013 loss motivated them and lit a fire

[@TheFlowBrothers]

@@fusionn4316 well it doesn’t matter he still won 5. And that was the greatest shot ever hit too

[@manofaith75]

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.

[@futurehofer1564]

Tim Duncan is amazing, such a great role model and human

[@_Tree]

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

[@undercover1921]

Tim Duncan looks like a fun guy 😆

[@riverotter68]

Duncan played and carried himself like a true champion: humble

[@fatherandsonsgaming826]

Getting out of social media can get you out of lots of trouble. Salute to you Sir.. Probably the best PF ever to play.

[@adingdingdiiing6740]

"Why'd I drink it again?" 🤣🤣🤣

[@IgnorancEnArrogance]

Tim definitely seems like the guy that lives in the moment and never holds any grudges.

[@JHC2812]

Nothing but class from Tim Duncan!!!!

[@alexanderadonyae7937]

Tim Duncan when i was growing up was a boring superstar lmao but i always appreciated his low post game/backboard shots are legendary💯💪

[@peskypesky]

the bank is open!

[@Terror832]

Tim Duncan would tell good bedtime stories

[@ricardoduarte7730]

Dude chill

[@bmillz6243]

I have grown to appreciate Duncan so much more since his retirement, so awesome. Can a top 10 player be underrated?

[@Najdorf_]

Underappreciated I'd say since he wasn't flashy and he played for the spurs

[@KarmicBead]

He just seems like such a genuinely nice person

[@dwadeisthegoat2020]

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

[@dimitrijetucovic1307]

J. Cole ain't that boring.

[@michaelsledge3904]

Kendrick is Curry

[@alext7549]

lebron would be drake and wade is wayne. shaq and kobe kinda like jay and ye

[@delosreyesgino]

@@alext7549 well if that's the case then tim should be Nas.

[@ssj4goku18825theepic]

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

[@smdideleted6327]

I was 13 when LeBron was swept in 2007. I was so hype he just made the finals

[@AfroWasiu]

the way he ripped apart the pistons... crazy. cavs were def not supposed to win but lebron went insane

[@stevemeters3090]

Timmy retired and turned into the cool uncle.

[@IWantToMature85]

He needs a haircut though.

[@JBlitz96]

I truly feel like Kawhi became Tim 2.0, the quiet, the dedication, even the humor

[@upsych1042]

Did Kawhi stay on one team?😏

[@RavensShowYo]

@@upsych1042 You deserve a glass of vino my friend.🍷 Check Mate 😂

[@jontubine3910]

Nah

[@JasonWalkerJamaica]

Nope! Not even close!

[@benjaminan1183]

Not the leadership

[@rajkarantiwana1211]

If you're wondering where Kawhi got the laugh from 04:22

[@dustinlare2068]

Yo!

[@donovanpitts6907]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@agustsinaga4691]

Ayooo 🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀

[@shamus248]

as soon as i read this comment, i laughed in Kawhi

[@anthonylerma6869]

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.

[@Dologaming24]

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.

[@riverotter68]

Imagine how much better sports would be if all players had Tim's humility

[@rjinsigne9477]

Duncan is such a chill and down to earth individual

[@erikasmash]

I love hearing him speak, hopefully he gets on media more!

[@masondagosto8137]

More TD please. People in my generation don’t seem to understand how ridiculously incredible he used to be in his championship years

[@munimathbypeterfelton6251]

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.

[@ammonquitalig9077]

Without any character flaws?

[@ammonquitalig9077]

That might be reaching

[@larrybird69420]

tim looks like he's ready for his yearbook photo 😂

[@CinqueMalcolm]

straight up

[@nikoenciso01]

This the NBA I grew up on when ya could get tossed for laughing from the bench Classic Joey Crawford

[@KVJ-w7h]

That got my tight and Im not a SA fan like mind ya business ref

[@Peter-hx3im]

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.

[@arammeraz4269]

I’m so glad they got him to react to the Gatorade and the Joey Crawford incident 😂😂😂

[@mekhiah1987]

Tim with dreads still gets me to this day😭

[@Uncledrew187]

Bro why did Tim not have this hair in his prime?🔥

[@joshwarrey3728]

Because he's low-key and low maintenance

[@pleasantvalley85]

So now he’s not ?? Tf lol

[@joshwarrey3728]

@@pleasantvalley85 it's different when you're a pro athlete vs just a regular guy enjoying retirement in the islands

[@pleasantvalley85]

He’ll never be a regular guy lmao he had these when he was assistant coach as well

[@IWantToMature85]

His hair was better shorter. People just like this because they didn’t expect this style from him.

[@Tone213]

Lol him and Kawhi act just alike

[@Phyreuben1]

He actually makes the braids work but im so used of him being bald and a formal style of hair.

[@IWantToMature85]

How do they work lol? He was my second fav athlete, but his short haircut fit better.

[@Chigz10]

Nothing informal about his hair now

[@Phyreuben1]

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]

Sorry for the bad grammar. :))) im too lazy to fix my mistakes, hope u still get the point tnx.

[@Chigz10]

@@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

[@saz19s8]

5:07 this is the one we all want to know

[@mayson6035]

What were you thinking Tim ? Tim: wow Most Tim Duncan response ever lmao

[@sabarasts]

Tim is a great person, humble and very polite, greatest PF of all time !!!

[@winstonw2020]

Brutal interview.... that's all I'll say. Congrats Tim Duncan... classy guy, great player.

[@celcius_87]

Great interview

[@eleanorbautista6927]

Loved Timmy! I'll be a fan forever 👍🥰!

[@marcellusbalmores9713]

2:50 - 3:00 (look at rachel’s face) The face you make when your boss throws a bad joke at ya.😅😂🤣

[@Michigan_dad]

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!!!

[@quietstorm9436]

One of my absolute favorite players of all time. Such a classy guy.

[@DanGolag]

I never caught that "thanks for letting us have this one" after sweeping the cavs in 07, that was both hilarious and heartwarming.

[@topetee_baba4359]

Tim Duncan was sure a real man, he is lovable with no pretense..just down to earth..very unassuming. A pros' pro.

[@TheEqualizer70]

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.

[@mrgadget5023]

TD was such a beast. Such an ALL AROUND pleasant human. OLD SCHOOL INDIVIDUAL 💪🔥

[@pch0014]

Yesss! So happy they added the tech for laughing clip

[@baryam11]

whenever i see this tim duncan gatorade clip itsreal85 always comes to my mind when he did the voiceover

[@travel9two557]

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

[@peskypesky]

Timmy rules!! This was so fun to watch. :)

[@marcj6182]

It's just something bout this chick that grinds my gears🤣🤣 her voice or face or both 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@Beofware]

She's probably very sweet, but she seems fake somehow?

[@savlosavage]

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

[@NoName-cn3cp]

That was the most Tim Duncan interview ever lol

[@chrislaroquejr3764]

Bro, The Voice Over For Timmy’s Gatorade Bottle Incident Is Gold 😂👌🏼

[@mattnoir9674]

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.

[@tannerw5011]

same i haven’t had any media besides youtube for a minute now. great overall choice. drive my girl crazy tho lmao

[@poloonthegod110]

Gotta love big Tim

[@solodreamsz5343]

TD looked so peaceful nd stressfree

[@andresemilianoreyesgonzale2017]

Timmy Duncan ! Greatest PF of all time in my opinion :D 5 time champ and a pure winner ! Hats off to that guy !

[@luisvelez8096]

He was right on the money about LBJ. Congrats Timmy!

[@MikeS-48]

My 2nd favorite player of all-time! Looking forward to his speech tomorrow!

[@edavis2715]

The greatest power forward of all time

[@havocfrumda3122]

And arguably da best big man period.between him,Hakeem and bill Russell and honor mentions shaq n wilt

[@THEAdmiralXizor]

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.

[@cishansen4162]

Timmy's everyone's Fav uncle. Love you, mate. 🇦🇺

[@chuchuchuchia]

This guy is great from top to bottom and through every aspect of his life

[@dodger300100]

That clip at the start looks like itd be in Lebrons last dance documentary

[@KingKunta_]

I never liked the Spurs, but Timmy is that dude. He's so respectful and up front. Very humble too, much respect

[@grantkerridge]

He is such a beautiful human being. Nothing but respect for the best power forward of all time!

[@riccardoesclapon549]

Really enjoyed this video right up until the end when Stephen A. Smith started shouting at me 😂

[@dannye2759]

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!

[@lukewalker1639]

Gotta love Tim Duncan

[@dr.aisaitl7439]

Tim Duncan is just such a genuine guy

[@anijayachandran]

Love you Timmy

[@J0SHOFFICIAL]

Tim Duncan’s personality is exactly how I would expect a spur player to be.

[@sheilacade776]

❤ Tim Duncan you're the man....