“He helped us achieve the long-term goals that we set, winning championships. He helped me as an individual to grow up and be a better a player. “But I can say that Tim is probably the best thing that ever happened to me. Led by the steady hand of David Robinson and a sophomore big man named Tim Duncan, the Spurs took down the New York Knicks (no, seriously) in five games. Obviously, having owners like Red McCombs and Peter Holt was fantastic and coaches like Larry Brown and Pop were phenomenal. Both players were selected first overall by the Spurs in the NBA draft Robinson was selected in 1987 and Duncan was selected. The 7'1' Robinson and the 6'11' Duncan played on the frontcourt of the San Antonio Spurs from 1997 through 2003.
“Tim was maybe the best thing that happened to me in my whole career. In NBA basketball, the term Twin Towers refers to the duo of David Robinson and Tim Duncan. Playing together was the best thing for both of us. When somebody like that comes in, they can only enhance what you’re doing. One of the greatest players in NBA history, Tim. Robinson on Tim Duncan: "Tim is probably the best thing that ever happened to me in my career. So when the team won the lottery with a chance to snag David Robinson out of Navy, it was a no-brainer. In an interview with HoopsHype’s Alex Kennedy, Robinson credited Duncan for helping him win championships and allowing him to “grow up and be a better a player.”
Tim was maybe the best thing that happened to me in my whole career. Our community guidelines apply which should remind everyone to be cool, avoid personal attacks, not to troll and to watch the language.Spurs legend David Robinson says Tim Duncan was “probably the best thing that ever happened to me” during his career. David Robinson had a lot of respect for Tim Duncan, and Robinson once claimed that the power forward getting drafted to the Spurs was 'the best thing' that happened to him during his entire career. This is the Spurs community, your Spurs community. Join in the conversation, start your own discussion, and share your thoughts. Between winning five championships and earning two MVPs, 15 All-NBA Team nods, and 15 All. Tim, he’s a humble guy, Robinson told TNT’s Ernie Johnson. San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan left a major mark on the franchise during his storied 19-year career. Remember, were it not for a hurricane (“such bad luck”), Timothy Theodore Duncan might just have been the Virgin Island’s most celebrated Olympic swimmer. Tim Duncan and David Robinson blended harmoniously, guiding the Spurs to the franchise’s first two titles in 19. Where would the Spurs have landed in the draft, and where would Tim Duncan have been drafted. One group was anchored by David Robinson, the Spurs’ All-Star center who had missed most of the previous season due to injuries.
#TIM DUNCAN DAVID ROBINSON FULL#
Spurs fans heard he was out for the remainder of the season and I am sure we all said “such bad luck.” But then, the lottery gods shined down and not only did Robinson make a full recovery and participate the following season, but in his absence (and the Spurs losing record) he had acquired a partner in crime. Such is the case with David Robinson breaking his foot in 1996. The idea, of course, is that without knowing the outcome one can never know whether an event is truly “good” or “bad” and that, in fact, in life the good and bad times intertwine. Seeing that the son’s leg was broken, they passed him by. The day after, military officials came to the village to draft young men into the army. The following day, his son tried to ride one of the untamed horses, was thrown, and broke his leg.Īgain, the neighbors came to offer their sympathy on his misfortune. “Such good luck!” the neighbors exclaimed. The next morning the horse returned, bringing with it two other wild horses. In their first season together in 1997-98, Robinson and Duncan shared the load equally as Robinson averaged 21.6 points, 10.6 rebounds and 2.63 blocks, while Duncan averaged 21.1 points, 11.9. “Such bad luck,” they said sympathetically. Upon hearing the news, his neighbors came to visit. There was once an old farmer who had worked his crops for many years. While Duncan ultimately won more titles, he was always flanked by a combination of current or probable Hall of Famers such as Robinson, Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker, and Kawhi Leonard. It'll be a busy ceremony for the former Spurs players. Robert Horry: Hakeem Olajuwon was 20 times better than Tim Duncan. What's happening: The Naismith Hall of Fame announced the full list of presenters on Wednesday. One of my favorite’s is called The Farmer’s Luck. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich chose Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker and David Robinson to present him to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame next month. My daughter and I read every night together and one of our favorite books in entitled Zen Shorts, about a panda who befriends a trio of siblings and uses stories Buddhist teachings as they navigate their life.
0 kommentar(er)
