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He reasonably could for 10-15 minutes off the bench or as a starter (for symbolic reasons) and the first sub every game -- I have a greater feeling he's more interested in being with his kids as they get closer to adolescence and puberty.
He reasonably could for 10-15 minutes off the bench or as a starter (for symbolic reasons) and the first sub every game -- I have a greater feeling he's more interested in being with his kids as they get closer to adolescence and puberty.
Highly doubtful. Not only would he not want to play as long, but his game will probably fall off a cliff after one semi-serious injury.
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I think he can easily play 4 more years and still be impactful assuming no injuries derail him: 2016 (23-25 mins)/2017 (18-20 mins)/ 2018 (15-17 mins)/ 2019 (10-14 mins)..6/7 years is a stretch, IMO..
2020 do it Timmy!
Popovich will retire with Duncan.
Duncan will play till "the wheels fall off."
Popovich promised Aldridge that Popovich will coach for the rest of Popovich's contract.
To me, that means Duncan play for the rest of Popovich's contract.
if he still loves it then he should play till the wheels fall off.
He will play the next two years and that's it. He will win back to back championships and retire on top.
It's a small miracle he's suiting up for next season..after 40 the human body starts breaking down at a high clip.
My prayers are he will be healthy this coming season
Both Federer and Duncan are aging so gracefully - just goes to show when the fundamentals, basics, economy of movement are there - there's less stress on the joints, muscles, etc. - hope they both play until the wheels fall off. Duncan at 39 still contending for championships and Federer still #2 in the world at 34.
This season or next season will be the last one I would guess. Manu's pretty much threatening retirement every year and talking about how he doesn't wanna come back. When you have that kind of mentality around you from a long-time friend, it's gonna be even harder for Duncan to stay around.
That said, team is stacked as right now. He will prolly stay for next season as well I'd assume. Ofc there's always that "retire on top" possibility if we win. Then there's also the " it let's try to repeat and go for 7" possibility too.
Either way, I'm grateful he's stuck around so long. Timmy's more than earned my respect.
Odds are 2 more years with no additional rings
4 years is realistic
If he limits his minutes that much, 6/7 years may not be a stretch. IMO, besides his desire, it would depend on how efficiently he could still get up and down the court.
Manu signed for two more years. I believe he wants to be on this team for two more years. It's going to be up to his body though. After that, I think there's plausible scenarios in which Tim may want to continue.
Being realistic, 2 more years. Its a year by year assessment for him. After 40, the body does start to decline at a faster rate. I could see him beyond 2 years in a smaller role than he has had up until now, but at a certain point, I think if he doesn't feel elite anymore it wont be worth it over pursuing other things in his life. He doesn't play to be good, he plays to be great.
Good point. His children, as I understand it, are also a major fact. He wants to spend more time with them. I'd say 2 years is probably the max, though there is a good chance he reaches it.
Kareem played 'til he was 42. He kept his numbers respectable; but there was significant drop-off in his final two seasons.
IMO, TD thinks about reaching a Bill Russell stratosphere in terms of # of rings. That's a rarely talked about factor.
Three tops. Two most likely.
What would a finals MVP at age 45 do for Duncan
He wants to win because he loves winning and being part of a process; not because he might be compared to another great.
Duncan doesn't really care about individual glory tbh, which is the main reason why the Spurs have managed to build this team-first culture.
Who told you that ?
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