Tim Duncan quotes

Tim Duncan is an American basketball player, widely regarded as one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history. His career with the San Antonio Spurs was marked by remarkable consistency, leadership, and five NBA championships. He is known for his humble demeanor and fundamental style of play, earning the nickname "The Big Fundamental." Here are 17 of his quotes:

The time when there is no one there to feel sorry for you or to cheer for you is when a player is made. (Tim Duncan)
I'm just going to play whatever game is in front of me. View quote
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I enjoy jokes, smiling, and making people smile. I may be a little different, but that's OK, who wants to be normal anyway? View quote
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I'm surrounded by nothing but great people. I've been blessed with that, so really, I've got no choice but to be an all-around good person. View quote
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I'm an idiot. View quote
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Charles Barkley taught me a lot when I played against him. How he would use his body or use his dribble to get people in there and all that stuff. View quote
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In all seriousness, it really should be difficult for me to be too strange. After all, a great family raised me. View quote
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When our assists lead to baskets, that's us playing our best, and we begin knocking down shots. View quote
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When you have to stop and think about things is when they go wrong. View quote
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I have always liked knives. Then somebody gave me one. Then somebody gave me another one. Then I liked having them and started buying them. I started finding ones I liked, ones with funky blades. View quote
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I'm not going anywhere. You can print that wherever you want to. I'm here and I'm a Spur for life. (Tim Duncan)
I have the loving support of my girlfriend who still attends Wake Forest and is nearing graduation. She helps me cope with the everyday rigors of being an NBA player. View quote
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The only nickname I've ever had is Merlin, like the magician. I don't know why. View quote
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I like R&B. I listen to music, not singers. View quote
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I'm not better when I force shots. I'm going to take them as they come. They are really sagging in there, trying to take me out of the game. It's my job to find guys. I want to be aggressive and take my shots, but I can't force them. View quote
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I'm not serious most of the time. View quote
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At this point, if I were to psychoanalyze myself, I'd have to say I am a clown, cleverly disguised as a regular person. View quote
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Tim Duncan

Tim Duncan - Image
Photo: Keith Allison from Owings Mills, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Occupation: American Basketball Player
Born: April 25, 1976
Quotes count: 17