Duncan on Jordan in 1998. I don't like MJ. I'm just somebody not impressed by him.

[Lebron23]

Did Jordan trash talked Duncan during his rookie season? Saw this article on facebook. He said he respected Jordan, but he doesnt like him as a player. Nobody impressed duncan during that time. Maybe he was a huge fan of big man dominating in the nba.

[Lebron23]

Duncan getting trolled by the Jordan fans on facebook.

[Uncle Drew]

Duncan too real to fall for the propaganda machine.

[ThatCoolKid]

I don't like MJ either. Duncan is a smart man.

[light]

Did Jordan trash talked Duncan during his rookie season? Saw this article on facebook. He said he respected Jordan, but he doesnt like him as a player. Nobody impressed duncan during that time. Maybe he was a huge fan of big man dominating in the nba.

I only knew one other person around that time who was like that. He really disliked Jordan. He was a big Hakeem fan. But he talked about MJ with such disgust - it was unusual back then.

[hateraid]

Where's all the MJ fans calling Duncan salty?

[Phoenix]

That's the first I'm aware of Duncan vocalising an opinion on any player.

[1987_Lakers]

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-news-i-dont-like-michael-jordan-when-a-rookie-tim-duncan-boldly-expressed-his-views-on-the-six-time-champion-chicago-bulls/

Look at the comments.

The Man • 5 hours ago
So people were shocked that Duncan wouldn't kiss Jordan's @ss? Lol! Good for Tim!

Millsmills682@gmail.von The Man • 5 hours ago
The Man you a Jordan hater you little bitch. Just like Tim Ducan. Jealous mother ****ers.

:oldlol:

[1987_Lakers]

Source OP?

I'm doubtful

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-news-i-dont-like-michael-jordan-when-a-rookie-tim-duncan-boldly-expressed-his-views-on-the-six-time-champion-chicago-bulls/

[tpols]

a douchebag like mike probably rubbed duncan the wrong way... more of a quiet humble type.

[3ball]

I guess that's why mj completely destroyed Duncan the 2 times he faced him, once without Pippen

Duncan had the kind of athleticism that MJ destroyed

MJ would repeatedly beat Duncan just like Kobe in 08'.... EASILY

[HBK_Kliq_2]

Opposite personalities so that makes sense. Jordan's personality was why he was able to 3peat twice though. Duncan never even won back to back.

[2ball]

I guess that's why mj completely destroyed Duncan the 2 times he faced him, once without Pippen

That was old man MJ at that.

[Overdrive]

I only knew one other person around that time who was like that. He really disliked Jordan. He was a big Hakeem fan. But he talked about MJ with such disgust - it was unusual back then.

There were quite some in my circle of friends. It was like 50/50 among guys that played themselves. The casuals all were Jordan dickriders, but it's not like everyone was that impressed by him. Personally I resented him, but like most of us I accepted his greatness after retirement.


Opposite personalities so that makes sense. Jordan's personality was why he was able to 3peat twice though. Duncan never even won back to back.

Duncan was a Ray Allen shot away from 5 with 4 FMVPs. If they come back to win like they did the next year he has, 6 and 4. More FMVPs than anyone but Jordan. As it is he's matched with Lebron, Shaq and Magic. Who cares if he never repeated? I'd take Duncan's 5 over the Piston's repeat anytime.

[LAmbruh]

salty! :roll: :roll: :roll:



https://media.giphy.com/media/l3zox5SCefLHK66hW/giphy.gif

[RRR3]

There were quite some in my circle of friends. It was like 50/50 among guys that played themselves. The casuals all were Jordan dickriders, but it's not like everyone was that impressed by him. Personally I resented him, but like most of us I accepted his greatness after retirement.



Duncan was a Ray Allen shot away from 5 with 4 FMVPs. If they come back to win like they did the next year he has, 6 and 4. More FMVPs than anyone but Jordan. As it is he's matched with Lebron, Shaq and Magic. Who cares if he never repeated? I'd take Duncan's 5 over the Piston's repeat anytime.
I always thought the Heat would have beaten the Spurs in 14 if Ray missed that shot personally. But yeah Duncan has a sterling resume for sure.

[iamgine]

Patrick: That’s it. You met Jordan?

Duncan: But Jordan’s Jordan. I’ve always respected him but I’ve never been a fan of his.

Patrick: Why aren’t you a fan of Jordan’s?

‘Duncan: Because everybody else is.

Patrick: Oh, so you don’t like Michael Jordan because everybody else does.

Duncan: No, I don’t like Michael Jordan because I don’t like Michael Jordan. You got me wrong there. I respect Michael Jordan.

Patrick: You respect him. You just don’t like him?

Duncan: I’m just somebody that isn’t that impressed by him. There really isn’t anybody in the world I’m impressed with.

Bear in mind Duncan was 21 at the time so forgive him if he sounds like a retard. I think what he was trying to say is although he respect Jordan's skill, he's indifferent towards Jordan as a person or player.

[Monta Ellis MVP]

I heard that Jordan made fun of Duncan for being gay.

[PoutinPippin]

I heard that Jordan made fun of Duncan for being gay.
This makes sense

:oldlol:

Trash talk king

[Cyrus334]

I'm not surprised.

Duncan seems like a quiet humble guy and Jordan is... well the complete opposite lol.

[Norcaliblunt]

Nobody who is really apart of the NBA and the basketball industry likes Jordan. He’s just a cash cow backed by very powerful entities so he has brown nosers left and right. But no one really likes dude.

[PoutinPippin]

Nobody who is really apart of the NBA and the basketball industry likes Jordan. He’s just a cash cow backed by very powerful entities so he has brown nosers left and right. But no one really likes dude.

Being the best has haters in his profession, oh well. It’s 22 years deep of being considered one of the three greatest athletes and best basketball player ever. Bound to rustle some feathers, and get panties in a twist. He’s a legend. Kids still buying his sneakers to this day more than anyone else. Oh and obviously has friends. Peers even. See Oak.

[Roundball_Rock]

Jordan dipped out instead of taking the challenge of the new lions like Duncan. Perfect timing to leave right before Duncan won his first chip and two years before Shaq/Kobe won theirs. :oldlol:

[Bronbron23]

Did Jordan trash talked Duncan during his rookie season? Saw this article on facebook. He said he respected Jordan, but he doesnt like him as a player. Nobody impressed duncan during that time. Maybe he was a huge fan of big man dominating in the nba.

Nothing wrong with this. Why does he have to like him? I mean he is kind of a dick. Plus its competition. You dont have to like your competition. I actually prefer this over tbe buddy buddy love fest that goes on today

[hateraid]

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-news-i-dont-like-michael-jordan-when-a-rookie-tim-duncan-boldly-expressed-his-views-on-the-six-time-champion-chicago-bulls/

3ball deleted his comment :lol

[Norcaliblunt]

See Oak.

You bring up a good point. The only friend he has is another dude people can’t stand.

[PoutinPippin]

Jordan dipped out instead of taking the challenge of the new lions like Duncan. Perfect timing to leave right before Duncan won his first chip and two years before Shaq/Kobe won theirs. :oldlol:
He came back older after both hit their prime / peaks and won multiple rings? Grasping at straws there DaCheezy. Make sense with your terrible troll attempts.

[scuzzy]

PoutinCoach stay poutin

[aceman]

I guess that's why mj completely destroyed Duncan the 2 times he faced him, once without Pippen

Duncan had the kind of athleticism that MJ destroyed

MJ would repeatedly beat Duncan just like Kobe in 08'.... EASILY

Jordan & Duncan played different positions

[Da_Realist]

I think what he was trying to say is although he respect Jordan's skill, he's indifferent towards Jordan as a person or player.

This. Plus MJ has friends all over the NBA space (teammates, rivals, foes, media). Nobody knew Kobe and MJ were close until last week. Ewing just said he and MJ talk all the time. Jerry West said he's friends with MJ. You guys are reading too much into this and projecting your own feelings out there.

[PoutinPippin]

This. Plus MJ has friends all over the NBA space (teammates, rivals, foes, media). Nobody knew Kobe and MJ were close until last week. Ewing just said he and MJ talk all the time. Jerry West said he's friends with MJ. You guys are reading too much into this and projecting your own feelings out there.
DaRealist truth

[ShawkFactory]

Jordan & Duncan played different positions

Insane that this took so long to be said :lol

[Roundball_Rock]

PoutinCoach stay poutin

:lol

How many times has he banned by this point?

Coach/Samurai Swish/Money Mitch 23/Money 23/Pippen, get your talking points straight. I was Fatal9 for 4-5 years, remember? :roll:

[3ball]

.
Lebron choked in the clutch and missed the walk-off attempt - he needed Ray Allen to save him:


http://cdn.makeagif.com/media/10-05-2015/XxRuyC.gif



Naturally, Jordan MADE his walk-off attempt in his first meeting against Duncan/Popovich to send the game into overtime:


http://cdn.makeagif.com/media/10-05-2015/rP-QUs.gif



After hitting the walk-off, MJ dominated overtime, including 2 dunks over Duncan:


https://media.giphy.com/media/26tn2Uph26JX7BeHS/giphy.gif



.
In his 2nd meeting against Duncan, MJ dominated Duncan even more thoroughly:


https://media.giphy.com/media/TbKAH5Pl5N91S/giphy.gif

http://cdn.makeagif.com/media/4-11-2015/cyFnUr.gif

https://media.giphy.com/media/VgAj53MW9ee5O/giphy.gif


It's obvious that Jordan only ever DOMINATED Duncan and guys like Duncan - they weren't "rivals" like they are for Kobe and Lebron.. :.. 6/6

[scuzzy]

-
:lol

How many times has he banned by this point?

Coach/Samurai Swish/Money Mitch 23/Money 23/Pippen, get your talking points straight. I was Fatal9 for 4-5 years, remember? :roll:
:lol

I feel bad for him and DaRealist

everyone of these threads it's always the same course of action "I think what ______ is trying to say is....."

aka extreme coping

[PoutinPippin]

:lol

How many times has he banned by this point?

Coach/Samurai Swish/Money Mitch 23/Money 23/Pippen, get your talking points straight. I was Fatal9 for 4-5 years, remember? :roll:
What are you talking about? And who is Fatal9?

[HBK_Kliq_2]

There were quite some in my circle of friends. It was like 50/50 among guys that played themselves. The casuals all were Jordan dickriders, but it's not like everyone was that impressed by him. Personally I resented him, but like most of us I accepted his greatness after retirement.



Duncan was a Ray Allen shot away from 5 with 4 FMVPs. If they come back to win like they did the next year he has, 6 and 4. More FMVPs than anyone but Jordan. As it is he's matched with Lebron, Shaq and Magic. Who cares if he never repeated? I'd take Duncan's 5 over the Piston's repeat anytime.

Other players on Duncan's tier have had a repeat or 3peat (Mike, Magic, Shaq, Hakeem, Lebron). Hell, Kobe even had a repeat with Gasol. Also by 2013 Duncan was no longer the same player, he had a 2.9 BPM in playoffs.

[PoutinPippin]

http://cdn.makeagif.com/media/10-05-2015/rP-QUs.gif

https://media.giphy.com/media/26tn2Uph26JX7BeHS/giphy.gif

https://media.giphy.com/media/TbKAH5Pl5N91S/giphy.gif

http://cdn.makeagif.com/media/4-11-2015/cyFnUr.gif

https://media.giphy.com/media/VgAj53MW9ee5O/giphy.gif

God damn, 1999 Bulls with all that rest on legs in the shortened season would’ve absolutely sodomized that Spurs team. I’m sure Duncan in his personal life likes that action but good lord.

[HBK_Kliq_2]

Jordan dipped out instead of taking the challenge of the new lions like Duncan. Perfect timing to leave right before Duncan won his first chip and two years before Shaq/Kobe won theirs. :oldlol:

Jordan said he would of returned in 1999 for a 1 year deal, the problem was Scottie and Phil Jackson both wanted to leave desperately.

Also, Kobe would always destroy Duncan. So I'm sure Jordan would have his way with him as well.

I would of loved to see 1999 bulls vs 1999 spurs finals, that would of been the toughest opponent of the dynasty.

[RRR3]

Duncan got PoutinCoach absolutely TRIGGERED. :cry: why doesn't he love MJ? :cry:

[ShawkFactory]

.
Lebron choked in the clutch and missed the walk-off attempt - he needed Ray Allen to save him:


http://cdn.makeagif.com/media/10-05-2015/XxRuyC.gif



Naturally, Jordan MADE his walk-off attempt in his first meeting against Duncan/Popovich to send the game into overtime:


http://cdn.makeagif.com/media/10-05-2015/rP-QUs.gif



After hitting the walk-off, MJ dominated overtime, including 2 dunks over Duncan:


https://media.giphy.com/media/26tn2Uph26JX7BeHS/giphy.gif



.
In his 2nd meeting against Duncan, MJ dominated Duncan even more thoroughly:


https://media.giphy.com/media/TbKAH5Pl5N91S/giphy.gif

http://cdn.makeagif.com/media/4-11-2015/cyFnUr.gif

https://media.giphy.com/media/VgAj53MW9ee5O/giphy.gif


It's obvious that Jordan only ever DOMINATED Duncan and guys like Duncan - they weren't "rivals" like they are for Kobe and Lebron.. :.. 6/6

Why would a rookie be considered a rival to Jordan?

Literally a rookie

[PoutinPippin]

I’ve never been a huge Duncan fan, regardless of his take on Jordan.

Bronze medal mustering overrated CENTER, who takes it in his brown eye.

One of his rings doesn’t even hold value (1999) the worst professional NBA season ever, right next to 2012. And then his 2014 ring as a role player. With their best player being Kawhi Leonard. Damn near subtract two chips from his ring count on his resume.

[RRR3]

I’ve never been a huge Duncan fan, he's a little close for comfort to my crush Mikey.
Fixed

[1987_Lakers]

The fact that these MJ stans are shitting on Duncan for a comment he made 20+ years ago in which he simply said he wasn't a fan of MJ is one of the funniest/pathetic things I've seen on this site. Just shows you how nuts these guys are. :oldlol:

[RRR3]

The fact that these MJ stans are shitting on Duncan for a comment he made 20+ years ago in which he simply said he wasn't a fan of MJ is one of the funniest/pathetic things I've seen on this site. Just shows you how nuts these guys are. :oldlol:
Coach is literally attacking Duncan for apparently being gay (based on a comment his ex-wife said. She clearly had no reason to be bitter though right?), but he's the one who defended MJ's wiener size :roll: Coach needs to come out of the closet already, we all know he has an unhealthy amount of lust for MJ. Not that there's anything wrong with being gay (anyone who thinks there is ****ing sucks), I encourage Coach to accept himself for who he is.

[scuzzy]

The fact that these MJ stans are shitting on Duncan for a comment he made 20+ years ago in which he simply said he wasn't a fan of MJ is one of the funniest/pathetic things I've seen on this site. Just shows you how nuts these guys are. :oldlol:

"Those Jazz teams were NO JOKE, they beat 18yo Kobe coming off the bench"

[Duncan21formvp]

I didn't like MJ that is a fact, I wanted to point it out now when I came into the league.

[LAL]

Duncan being impressed by someone or something??

[GimmeThat]

odd coming from an elite pick-n-roller who doesn't appreciate guards setting picks for ball pressures

[HylianNightmare]

He wasnt impressed by anyone

[Horatio33]

Duncan is a psychology major and wrote a piece of coursework about snobs, narcissists and blowhards. I think he means he doesn't like the worship and idolatry around Jordan and all the commercials. But he's respects him as a basketballer.

[ArbitraryWater]

"Those Jazz teams were NO JOKE, they beat 18yo Kobe coming off the bench"

:oldlol:

[r0drig0lac]

who cares?

[ralph_i_el]

By the time Duncan came into the league, like half of MJ's shots were turnaround midrange shots. I'm sure Duncan saw that and said to himself: "He can't hit that shot over me, screw him".

[ralph_i_el]

Other players on Duncan's tier have had a repeat or 3peat (Mike, Magic, Shaq, Hakeem, Lebron). Hell, Kobe even had a repeat with Gasol. Also by 2013 Duncan was no longer the same player, he had a 2.9 BPM in playoffs.

Winning titles far apart is more impressive than winning back to back imo.

[ralph_i_el]

Coach is literally attacking Duncan for apparently being gay (based on a comment his ex-wife said. She clearly had no reason to be bitter though right?), but he's the one who defended MJ's wiener size :roll: Coach needs to come out of the closet already, we all know he has an unhealthy amount of lust for MJ. Not that there's anything wrong with being gay (anyone who thinks there is ****ing sucks), I encourage Coach to accept himself for who he is.

^This

[Roundball_Rock]

-
:lol

I feel bad for him and DaRealist

everyone of these threads it's always the same course of action "I think what ______ is trying to say is....."

aka extreme coping

:lol


The fact that these MJ stans are shitting on Duncan for a comment he made 20+ years ago in which he simply said he wasn't a fan of MJ is one of the funniest/pathetic things I've seen on this site. Just shows you how nuts these guys are.

They are a cult. :roll:


Jordan said he would of returned in 1999 for a 1 year deal, the problem was Scottie and Phil Jackson both wanted to leave desperately.

Krause talked about this on the Woj podcast a few years ago. With MJ eating up the cap ($30 million in 97', $33 million in 98' so probably $35-36 million for 99') they couldn't pay anyone else. Pippen, Rodman, Longley, Kerr were all free agents.

He was a free agent--he had 29 other teams he could have went to instead of taking his ball home because Pippen and Jackson weren't going to be there to hold his hand.


Also, Kobe would always destroy Duncan.

A SG versus a PF?

[KobesFinger]

I guess that's why mj completely destroyed Duncan the 2 times he faced him, once without Pippen

Duncan had the kind of athleticism that MJ destroyed

MJ would repeatedly beat Duncan just like Kobe in 08'.... EASILY

In this game, Jordan scored 29 on 39 shots (.308 FG) and won. I wouldn't call that destroying Duncan.

[Roundball_Rock]

In this game, Jordan scored 29 on 39 shots (.308 FG) and won. I wouldn't call that destroying Duncan.

29 on 39 shots? :lol Jordan took almost half as many shots as the entire Spurs team. No wonder their offense sucked without Pippen (down from #1 in 97' to #18 in scoring without Pippen in 98').

[hateraid]

Duncan is a psychology major and wrote a piece of coursework about snobs, narcissists and blowhards. I think he means he doesn't like the worship and idolatry around Jordan and all the commercials. But he's respects him as a basketballer.

That's a good take.

But let this thread roll. Always hilarious seeing Jordians play damage control

[Roundball_Rock]

Being the best has haters in his profession, oh well. It’s 22 years deep of being considered one of the three greatest athletes and best basketball player ever. Bound to rustle some feathers, and get panties in a twist. He’s a legend. Kids still buying his sneakers to this day more than anyone else. Oh and obviously has friends. Peers even. See Oak.

Why are MJ stans so big on sneaker sales? They bring this up again and again.

[LoneyROY7]

I've always liked Timmy.

[999Guy]

I think psychologically bigs just know they are better than smaller players.

Probably a primal thing. But bigs are all the goats in league history as far as dominance. Only a couple exceptions.

That hypothetical 99 finals series would’ve easily been Jordan’s biggest challenge ever. I highly doubt they win against that level of athleticism and defense.

I really think the all-time bigs would’ve just kicked his ass. Turned him into a jump shooter on offense, and a post-up gambler on defense.

[LostCause]

Duncan is a psychology major and wrote a piece of coursework about snobs, narcissists and blowhards. I think he means he doesn't like the worship and idolatry around Jordan and all the commercials. But he's respects him as a basketballer.


That’s what he said

Yet you have these dudes in here acting like teenage girls stretching what was said to fit an agenda. It’s like watching TMZ with these gossip takes

This isn’t important. Not everyone has to like someone. Big deal

[Manny98]

Jordan stans in literal tears in this thread holy shit y'all are pathetic :roll::roll::roll:

[light]

Why are MJ stans so big on sneaker sales? They bring this up again and again.

They think it's still 1989 and that everyone is buying Jordans specifically because they like Michael Jordan. They don't realize that Jordan Brand has not been about the player in a very long time.

[Roundball_Rock]

They think it's still 1989 and that everyone is buying Jordans specifically because they like Michael Jordan. They don't realize that Jordan Brand has not been about the player in a very long time.

True.

I think a lot of it is they want to be associated with the most popular, biggest bandwagon going so they are obsessed with indicators (or seeming indicators) of his popularity. A lot of their love for MJ seems to have nothing to do with what he actually did on the court.

[BigShotBob]

True.

I think a lot of it is they want to be associated with the most popular, biggest bandwagon going so they are obsessed with indicators (or seeming indicators) of his popularity. A lot of their love for MJ seems to have nothing to do with what he actually did on the court.

We trollin' now?

What a shame. The GOAT has ruined your mind :roll:

[Roundball_Rock]

MJ is a weird status symbol for many of his stans. That is why him being GOAT is such an obsession: if he slips to #2 or #3 then they are no longer part of the biggest, most awesome bandwagon there is.

[SATAN]

http://ballislife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/miley-mj-ballislife.jpg

[Soundwave]

Why are MJ stans so big on sneaker sales? They bring this up again and again.

Because if Kareem Abdul Jabbar was iconic in that way, that people today were still wearing his merchandise above any other player, I'm sure we'd be getting a long lecture from you about how much of an icon he is.

[Roundball_Rock]

Nope, my favorite in another sport is that sport's biggest icon and I can make a GOAT case for him without mentioning merchandise sales. :lol

[light]

Why was Duncan so dismissive of MJ but so praiseworthy of LeBron?

Duncan beat LeBron in the 2007 Finals but still tells him not to worry about it and that the league is going to be his soon?

Soon!? Duncan was still in his prime when he said that. That's not a very competitive thing to say.

This is not the pitiless Tim Duncan being portrayed at the moment.

[Nowitness]

Tim Duncan has written in published books on social psychology, so his point is even more valid and genius. Anyone who attaches themselves to the Jordan bandwagon lack any meaning in their life, and in most cases are empty. He saw this when he was in his teens and said he won't gravitate towards that mentality, that is why he made the comments. Not to diminish his ability or skills, because MJ is the best, but to say I truly love life, so it is impossible for me to adore MJ.

Sad that millions of Americans have nothing in their lives but riding the limp alcoholic, yellowed eyed chain smoker himself.

[Jay-B]

Did Duncan really say this? This sounds like something that he would no way say

[Stanley Kobrick]

Did Jordan trash talked Duncan during his rookie season? Saw this article on facebook. He said he respected Jordan, but he doesnt like him as a player. Nobody impressed duncan during that time. Maybe he was a huge fan of big man dominating in the nba.
interesting to say the least, tim is a humble lad.

[90sgoat]

http://ballislife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/miley-mj-ballislife.jpg

Good lord she a hoe.

[SouBeachTalents]

Being the best has haters in his profession, oh well. It’s 22 years deep of being considered one of the three greatest athletes and best basketball player ever. Bound to rustle some feathers, and get panties in a twist. He’s a legend. Kids still buying his sneakers to this day more than anyone else. Oh and obviously has friends. Peers even. See Oak.

I’ve never been a huge Duncan fan, regardless of his take on Jordan.

Bronze medal mustering overrated CENTER, who takes it in his brown eye.

One of his rings doesn’t even hold value (1999) the worst professional NBA season ever, right next to 2012. And then his 2014 ring as a role player. With their best player being Kawhi Leonard. Damn near subtract two chips from his ring count on his resume.
:roll: All this over a comment Duncan made 20 years ago

[Manny98]

This thread is a perfect example of how MJ has the most insecure fans :oldlol:

[3ball]

.
Tim Duncan once ripped Michael Jordan, praised Stephon Marbury in 1998 interview with Dan Patrick

https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/tim-duncan-true-feelings-michael-jordan-article-1.2712196


He said Marbury was "tha bomb" and MJ wasn't that impressive - so the Marbury comment confirms that his opinion was the opposite of reality

[SouBeachTalents]

.
Tim Duncan once ripped Michael Jordan, praised Stephon Marbury in 1998 interview with Dan Patrick

https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/tim-duncan-true-feelings-michael-jordan-article-1.2712196


He said Marbury was "tha bomb" and MJ wasn't that impressive - so the Marbury comment confirms that his opinion was the opposite of reality
Well not everyone has the ability to scout talent like Jordan does

[Lebron23]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9D2YiRytX8

Jordan dunks on Duncan in the All Star Game


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RVrIdRpUrU


Tim Duncan - 19 pts, 22 reb vs Bulls Full Highlights (1997.11.03) First game against Jordan

[WhiteKyrie]

a alpha like mike probably rubbed duncan the wrong way... more of a quiet gay type.

Fixed

[warriorfan]

Sounds like something a gay man would say.

[Lebron23]

Bump

[GimmeThat]

MJ gave him no hope. not that anyone was idolizing over Tim Duncan's Pillsbury Doughboy

[rmt]

This thread is Much Ado About Nothing. Duncan respected MJ but wasn't impressed by his personality (as he wasn't by anyone's).

There is a video clip (can't find it) of MJ in a gym (after the end of 97-98 season) being asked who is the most talented and MJ says something to the effect that there are lots of talented people in the NBA but don't go to sleep on Tim Duncan. I thought that was strange of MJ at the time - TD being a rookie and a big man.

[Hey Yo]

Opposite personalities so that makes sense. Jordan's personality was why he was able to 3peat twice though. Duncan never even won back to back.

Him quitting the league to rest up and the addition of Rodman is why the Bulls were able to 3peat again.

[Xiao Yao You]

Him quitting the league to rest up and the addition of Rodman is why the Bulls were able to 3peat again.

Sitting out didn't do him any favors as we saw when he first came back. They probably would have still had Horace if he hadn't quit and wouldn't have had to deal with Rodman's bullshit

[Da_Realist]

Him quitting the league to rest up and the addition of Rodman is why the Bulls were able to 3peat again.

You're still spouting this nonsense. :oldlol: Left the game the best in the league (maybe ever) winning 3 straight titles. Returned after not playing professionally for almost 2 years and climbed back to the top in a league that added new talent like Penny Hardaway, Grant Hill, AI, Webber, etc, winning another 3 straight titles. Basketball requires consistency. It's very hard to stop playing then return to dominate.

[Hey Yo]

You're still spouting this nonsense. :oldlol: Left the game the best in the league (maybe ever) winning 3 straight titles. Returned after not playing professionally for almost 2 years and climbed back to the top in a league that added new talent like Penny Hardaway, Grant Hill, AI, Webber, etc, winning another 3 straight titles. Basketball requires consistency. It's very hard to stop playing then return to dominate.

He clearly was petered out after 93. To think the Bulls would have 3peated again without him taking time off that he did are fooling themselves.

[Xiao Yao You]

He clearly was petered out after 93. To think the Bulls would have 3peated again without him taking time off that he did are fooling themselves.

8 in a row? Maybe not. Hard to do obviously. But sitting out for 2 years doesn't help anyone unless they are injured

[Da_Realist]

He clearly was petered out after 93. To think the Bulls would have 3peated again without him taking time off that he did are fooling themselves.

We don't know that. I think it's unrealistic to think the team would have won 8 straight or whatever but I don't think it's unrealistic to think they'd win 3 more during the next 5 years after 1993 had MJ kept playing. The Bulls had enough talent to be a championship contender every year. They would have been a tough out being led by the game's greatest player.

By the way, Kobe went to three straight Finals (winning two straight) between his 12th and 14th seasons after the team had been completely reconstructed since his earlier three titles. The second threepeat was nearly completed by Kobe without retirement. So it is not something we can't fathom.
But taking time off then coming back to win 3 titles, 2 league MVPs, 3 Finals MVPs? Never been done before. For good reason. Because it's extremely difficult to stop playing basketball for that long then come back to dominate the best players in the world.

[999Guy]

You're still spouting this nonsense. :oldlol: Left the game the best in the league (maybe ever) winning 3 straight titles. Returned after not playing professionally for almost 2 years and climbed back to the top in a league that added new talent like Penny Hardaway, Grant Hill, AI, Webber, etc, winning another 3 straight titles. Basketball requires consistency. It's very hard to stop playing then return to dominate.

I mean he didn't return to dominate. Shaq knocked him out early in 95.

[Xiao Yao You]

I mean he didn't return to dominate. Shaq knocked him out early in 95.

wasn't in basketball shape yet

[JohnMax]

That's Duncan's competitive side refusing to acknowledge a player he feels he's superior to.

Lebron is the same way. It's why he's still playing this late in his career. He thinks he can still catch and surpass Jordan.

[Axe]

http://ballislife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/miley-mj-ballislife.jpg
:roll:

[SATAN]

Him quitting the league to rest up and the addition of Rodman is why the Bulls were able to 3peat again.

Don't forget Steve Kirr bailing him out in game 6.

[SATAN]

wasn't in basketball shape yet

Bullshit.

[Xiao Yao You]

Bullshit.

he'd been playing baseball. Different conditioning. He was a different player after an off-season dedicated to basketball

[SATAN]

he'd been playing baseball. Different conditioning. He was a different player after an off-season dedicated to basketball

He was fine.

[Xiao Yao You]

He was fine.

Yeah he was fine if you're just another all time great. He wasn't at his GOAT standard until the next season though

[Xiao Yao You]

also didn't have Horace or Rodman. Kukoc start?

[Full Court]

Bronie fluffers still having bitch fits and trying to do damge control. :roll:

:lebroncry:

[Xiao Yao You]

Bronie fluffers still having bitch fits and trying to do damge control. :roll:

:lebroncry:

With an estimated net worth of $3 billion, Jordan has arrived on The Forbes 400, marking the first time a professional athlete has ranked among America’s wealthiest individuals (https://www.forbes.com/sites/justinbirnbaum/2023/10/02/michael-jordan-joins-forbes-400-worth-3-billion/).
– via Justin Birnbaum @ Forbes.com (https://www.forbes.com/sites/justinbirnbaum/2023/10/02/michael-jordan-joins-forbes-400-worth-3-billion/)



Goat doing Goat things

[Axe]

With an estimated net worth of $3 billion, Jordan has arrived on The Forbes 400, marking the first time a professional athlete has ranked among America’s wealthiest individuals (https://www.forbes.com/sites/justinbirnbaum/2023/10/02/michael-jordan-joins-forbes-400-worth-3-billion/).
– via Justin Birnbaum @ Forbes.com (https://www.forbes.com/sites/justinbirnbaum/2023/10/02/michael-jordan-joins-forbes-400-worth-3-billion/)



Goat doing Goat things
How did charlotte do while he was still the majority owner of the said team? :oldlol:

[SATAN]

Yeah he was fine if you're just another all time great. He wasn't at his GOAT standard until the next season though

I can't help wonder if you would be saying this if he never turned the ball over and went on to win another championship in 95. He had even practiced with and allegedly dominated the Warriors (of all teams) then rejoined practice with the Bulls before making an official comeback. Trying to keep it all quite for some odd reason. Maybe he wasn't sure of himself by his own standards yet. Can't have double standards just because it's MJ though. Lost fair and square.

[Xiao Yao You]

I can't help wonder if you would be saying this if he never turned the ball over and went on to win another championship in 95. He had even practiced with and allegedly dominated the Warriors (of all teams) then rejoined practice with the Bulls before making an official comeback. Trying to keep it all quite for some odd reason. Maybe he wasn't sure of himself by his own standards yet. Can't have double standards just because it's MJ though. Lost fair and square.

lost in baseball shape without a starting 4

[SATAN]

Lost by turning the ball over in a crucial moment. :(

[WhiteKyrie]

And Jordan dominated them in 1998. And he dunked on Timmy as an old 39 year old in the ASG. And then MJ’s little brother Kobe and apprentice used to dog walk gay old Timmy in the playoffs all the time.