<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (LAZY @ Jan 11 2007, 02:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>He's just a boring player in general. Bank shot after bank shot</div>If you appreciate fundamental ball then you would never say duncan is a boring player.
The reason why some people dislike Tim Duncan is because he doesn't get on SportsCenter Top 10 every night. That, in my opinion, is also why Paul Pierce and Elton Brand don't get the respect they deserve. The average fan nowadays would rather have a team full of ankle breakers and high flyers than have a team that plays smart, fundamental, and plays defense.Tim Duncan is the best PF to ever play the game, IMO. And you know what gets me the most? When people don't like a player or a team, they say "he sucks" or "they suck." When in reality, they are better than their favorite player/team, and they are just jealous.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Mobruler @ Jan 10 2007, 11:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Like everyone in here has said, he's just boring. He does everything fundamentally to perfection, and puts you to sleep. He's not vocal, not animated, and everyone is just sick of San Antonio. As a Detroit fan, I didn't even resent him. I can't say I liked him beating us, but he's a quality dude.He was hella fun to watch at Wake Forest, though.</div>I don't know about you guys, but I find winning teams on television fun to watch, unlike losing teams. I hear your points and cases that he's not vocal, animated, etc. enough. But why does he have to do? He has one big passion, and that's to win, and ever since he's been drafted by San Antonio, he's been doing that with the Spurs. I still remember when David Robinson left, everyone doubted him, yet two seasons later, he shown why he is/was/however elite in Game 7 of the 2005 Finals. How come no one has ever mentioned Dwyane Wade? It's because he drives to the whole alot, is a speedy player, likes to make dunks, and draw contact of fall on his ass after a play to make the crowd cheer. Maybe Duncan should start pulling some classic Vlade Divacs out there trying to flop a bit? :dribble:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BALLAHOLLIC? @ Jan 11 2007, 12:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>If being a boring player means winning two MVP awards and 3 NBA titles then sign me up. I don't see how you can hate the guy. Tim Duncan is arguably the best power forward in NBA history, he's a classy guy who never runs into off court problems, he's a proven winner.You can call him boring but I doubt anybody on this site wouldn't want Tim Duncan on their favorite team. It's a shame that he's such an amazing player and he doesn't get credit for it.</div>I agree. I actually think he's one of the most lethal players in the game. Why do people make such a big deal because he's quiet? Haven't you heard that it's the quiet ones tat always get you? Ever heard that actions speak louder than words?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (L_C @ Jan 11 2007, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>People hate him cause he wins and doesn't make a huge deal out of it.</div>People hating on a humble person? That doesn't speak well for sports fans, or our society as a whole.
Apparently everyone wants to ignore my post. I don't see what the point is in everyone saying, "EVERYONE HATES TIM DUNCAN FOR ILLOGICAL REASONS" and unanimously agreeing on it. Obviously not all people hate Tim Duncan just because he wins.
I hate him. He's always f*cking arguing every damn call the refs make, and then he does this aggravating thing where his eyes get really wide and he holds his arms out. Stupid pig *ucker, play the game. I'm glad this tech rule was put in place just so he stops more.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ginger Jesus @ Jan 11 2007, 03:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I hate him. He's always f*cking arguing every damn call the refs make, and then he does this aggravating thing where his eyes get really wide and he holds his arms out. Stupid pig *ucker, play the game. I'm glad this tech rule was put in place just so he stops more.</div>So you don't mind me bringing up that game (4 or 5) of last year's first round between the Suns and the Lakers where Nash went off about the jump ball situation? I think you do mind. Come on, guy, it's basketball; it's an emotional sport. If everyone just took calls like it is 24/7, then it would be a truly boring sport to watch. Name me one player that's been in the league for over four years that has never whined on more than 5 calls? I doubt you can name me a legit player, because it's an emotional game played by players that carry emotion. It's not a soap opera, but it's reality, right?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ginger Jesus @ Jan 11 2007, 03:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I hate him. He's always f*cking arguing every damn call the refs make, and then he does this aggravating thing where his eyes get really wide and he holds his arms out. Stupid pig *ucker, play the game. I'm glad this tech rule was put in place just so he stops more.</div>Well, somebody is jealous of Duncan's success... and somebody in this thread is mad about the Spurs beating them in the conference finals a couple years ago (not naming any names.. cough cough Ginger Jesus.. cough cough).If you are going to hate on him for arguing calls, then you must only like 7 players in the NBA.
He's not flashy, has an old school style of game, a quiet personality, he reminds me a little of Tom Brady. He has multiple rings, has played on great teams his entire career, and he never opens his mouth on any subject, he just plays the game and doesn't have an ounce of controversy in his body. Also usually the same thing with Brady, the only reason why people hate him is because their jealous of his continous success.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (WELCOMEtotheJUNGLE @ Jan 11 2007, 04:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>He's not flashy, has an old school style of game, a quiet personality, he reminds me a little of Tom Brady. He has multiple rings, has played on great teams his entire career, and he never opens his mouth on any subject, he just plays the game and doesn't have an ounce of controversy in his body. Also usually the same thing with Brady, the only reason why people hate him is because their jealous of his continous success.</div>Not to jump off-topic, but most people who hate Brady, hate him because of the Super Bowls he won were being won by a field goal in all 3 (the Eagles won technically was won by a field goal if you think about it..it was 21-14, and Vinatieri hit a field goal to push the Patty's up 24-14. The Eagles cut it to a 24-21 game when Freddy Mitchell caught that touchdown pass. That really iced the cake for New England. That's the chip on Brady's shoulder that is held by most people.) They don't look at the numbers he put up in the regular season, the playoffs, and in the Super Bowls to the way he got them there (except in XXXVI..he only passed for 107 yards, and still got the MVP in the victory over my Rams. Vinatieri should have gotten the MVP, IMO. Regardless of whether he was a kicker or not, he delivered a deadly boot to the ball on that 48 yarder.) I'm not a Brady fan, but the guy wearing the number twelve Patriots jersey is one hell of a player, and that shouldn't be taken from him, but I think the idea of why most people dislike him so much is for the sole fact of their excuses that Vinatieri won the Super Bowls. He did, but the fact remains that Brady made those quirky passes that helped them to the top in two of those Super Bowls, and on that final drive of the one I dreaded. Hands down, Brady is one hell of a player.But back on topic, why should players be flashy now in days? To be on Sports Center's top 10 plays, or just make more fans scream and yell? That's what gets to me. I just don't understand the hate factor; it seems to me it's all because the "boring" stereotype of player can win games, while others who play the same style usually do not.
Well, since no one responded to my post and decided to pay attention to a post which I assume is much better than mine was, I will pretend like someone responded to me.<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticBalla32 @ Jan 11 2007, 02:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>If you are going to hate on him for arguing calls, then you must only like 7 players in the NBA.</div>That is pretty poor logic, and I think you know it. That's like saying if you hate Antoine Walker for turning the ball over, you must hate everyone for turning the ball over. It's pretty annoying when one of the games best players complains about getting a foul when it is clear that it happened. Complaining is not wrong and it can add emotion to the sport, but there is definitely a limit. I have a hard time believing that there is no player out there whose complaining gets out of hand in your opinion.I don't agree with S2S' wording, but I do think the opinion is valid. Again, to suggest that everyone only hates Tim Duncan because he wins is an insult to my intelligence and pretty short-sighted.
I can see how people don't like his style of game, but I can't understand for the life of me how people wouldnt respect the guy. Since he has joined the NBA, the Spurs have been the most successful franchise not in just basketball, but in basketball, football, baseball, hockey, and any other sport you can think of. His winning percentage is flat out ridiculous. He doesn't cause problems outside of the game, he is a team player and a great leader, he has the best fundamentals in the game, and he is a winner. People don't like him because sometimes, he puts in layups instead of dunks. People dont like him because they are tired of seeing their team lose to the Spurs in the playoffs. As a spurs fan, I couldnt have asked for a better man or basketball player.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Justice @ Jan 11 2007, 04:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Well, since no one responded to my post and decided to pay attention to a post which I assume is much better than mine was, I will pretend like someone responded to me.That is pretty poor logic, and I think you know it. That's like saying if you hate Antoine Walker for turning the ball over, you must hate everyone for turning the ball over. It's pretty annoying when one of the games best players complains about getting a foul when it is clear that it happened. Complaining is not wrong and it can add emotion to the sport, but there is definitely a limit. I have a hard time believing that there is no player out there whose complaining gets out of hand in your opinion.I don't agree with S2S' wording, but I do think the opinion is valid. Again, to suggest that everyone only hates Tim Duncan because he wins is an insult to my intelligence and pretty short-sighted.</div>I know, I was being sarcastic when I said that. You obviously didn't notice, sorry if you took it the wrong way.And Tim Duncan complain over calls, but so does EVERY player in the NBA, bro. You just don't like Duncan because you KNOW he's one of the best of all-time, and because he knocked out your favorite team. You want your team to get where he has been, and that kills you. That's the main reason you don't like him, it's that simple. Admit it or not, it's the truth.
How pathetic. Every time someone disses duncan you just say 'yeah well you're jealous that your team hasn't won a championship.' Grow up.
I think hes a good player just like Shaq said hes the Big Fundamental. Hes a solid big man in this era and we should all watch him, guess the great post players are one in a thousend.I know he whines a bit, and it can be annoying, but hes still a top player in the leauge.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ginger Jesus @ Jan 11 2007, 06:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>How pathetic. Every time someone disses duncan you just say 'yeah well you're jealous that your team hasn't won a championship.' Grow up.</div>Your argument of Tim Duncan is void; you simply don't like him because he puts alot of emotion into his game at different moments, just as every player in the league does as I said in my last post. I think the truth of the reason you dislike him is because San Antonio defeated Phoenix two seasons ago in the Western Conference Finals. I think if the Suns and Spurs hardly played over the past couple of years, and that didn't happen, I doubt that you would be criticizing Duncan about right now.
Duncan's not the most exciting player in the NBA and is on the least exciting team in the NBA. I can see why some dont like his style of play. I am not his biggest fan but he is a great player and one of the most fundament players I have ever seen. He is a great player and looks like a great person. While Im not his biggest fan I do think he deserves more respect than what he is given and he is a much better player than people think he is.
