#ThankYouTD
It should not come as a major surprise to me as he is already 40 years old and had played in his prime but I never would have figured (or I just refuse to believe) that it will be this soon. And so, Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs has announced his retirement after seventeen glorious seasons in a very Tim Duncan way: low-key, classy and heartfelt.
TIMMY BY THE NUMBERS
Being a true blue basketball fan that I am, I must admit he and Tony Parker have started the obsession for me, at least in the NBA. There is so much connection in there that despite being boring the Spurs team as some would say, they stood out to me.
He taught me that it is not just about having the talent and capacity to do things that would get you to the top, but it is hard work and humility. There is no need for trash talk as actions will speak more than anything. He is the best power forward that there is in his time and he deserved all the respect.
He is and will always be one of the greatest Spurs players the world has ever known.
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| Timmy's retirement letter. Thank you, Big Guy! |
What I am going to miss the most is the partnership that he had with Tony Parker. Add Manu Ginobili and you will get the best (at least for me) Big Three out there. They have brought out the best in each other while putting the Spurs on a pedestal in the West.
Next year it will be Manu. In a few, Tony will, too. (In the PBA, my Jayjay Helterbrand will soon hang the jersey for good as well.) We really are getting old. ha
But here's to the Big Fundamental.
Thank you for being you.
Much love,
April x
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