Tim Duncan - Postup Powerhouse (Late Career Highlights)

Tim Duncan is the greatest power forward of all-time. While that is unquestionably true, that doesn’t quite do him justice. Obviously Tim is a transcendent talent, because what else can you call a player who has won a championship in three different decades? He’s a 5x NBA champion, 3x Finals MVP, 2x NBA MVP, 15x All-Star (All-Star MVP in 2000), 14th on the all-time scoring list, 6th on the all-time playoff scoring list, the all-time leader in career double-doubles, 10x All-NBA First Team (3x Second Team, 2x Third Teamer), as well as being THE San Antonio Spur. He’s got myriad more awards and achievements, but what should be highlighted is the consistency and excellence he has brought to the league. In his 19 year career, he has NEVER missed the playoffs. Also important to note is that since 2000, the Spurs have won at least 50 games every year. That’s absolute insanity considering the lockout 2011-12 campaign only had 66 games.

As I was saying before, to say that Duncan is the greatest power forward of all-time understates his greatness. Wherever you rank him in your all-time list, his unparalleled excellence over the course of nearly 2 decades in the league (and four great years in college) warrants at least a conversation into the top 5. I’m not trying to tell you where he belongs, but to simply pigeonhole him as a power forward does not do Duncan justice. The clips shown here are obviously at the tail end of Timmy's career. I wish I could do more, and I might be able to down the road, but because of formatting issues, and overall quality (video quality, not ability), I'm not really able to do any of his early stuff (at least in this video). Obviously this isn't the only source of Duncan content, so I strongly encourage you to seek out some prime Timmy clips. MOREOVER, this video is about ONE SPOT. This video is meant to showcase how he ate the league alive from one spot, with basically one move and a few counters. Duncan does have a left hand, but it isn't showcased very much in this video because I CHOSE to do the left block (when you're talking about it from a post entry).

They didn’t call Timmy "the Big Fundamental” for nothing. He’s got everything you could ever want in a basketball player, to the point where if you sat down and watched any game of his, there is a strong chance your basketball IQ would benefit greatly. His footwork is flawless, his jumper wasn’t the prettiest, but by god did he make it work. He could bury you in the post, turn over either shoulder, have you flying by with a shot or pass fake, or in some cases, just moving you with his eyes. Tim could trick you every which way, and if you somehow managed to stay down, he’d just move onto to his counter (and sometimes the counter to his counter’s counter). If that wasn’t enough, he used his strength or his quickness, or just WILL a shot in (that 3 pointer against Phoenix in the playoffs in 2008 comes to mind). That bank shot won San Antonio at least a hundred games by itself. His post game, along with Hakeem and McHale, are what I study when I need to teach a move. His preparation was perfect and the greatest part about Tim wasn’t how much he won, but how hard he continued to work despite the accolades. As Pop said after Duncan announced his retirement: “he’s the same person as far as his values as the day he came in.” Thanks for everything, Tim.

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[rydersonthestorm]

"The key to being extraordinary is doing the common things uncommonly well."

[augustjologs]

Duncan deliberately took a salary cut just to re-sign Ginobili! That is leadership beyond words!

[danielallyway]

People used to call his game “boring.” But now, it would be so fun to watch! Better than watching players brick dozens of 3’s all game.

[dominicdo]

You can tell by Kawhi's play that he learned a lot from Duncan. The elite defense, and efficient non flashy plays. Tim Duncan is awesome

[Dhk]

I still remember I think it was 06 and on espn they showed the highlights of the hawks spurs game. they showed the dunk highlights from Josh Smith, and maybe a spin move from Tony Parker. After, they showed the box score which showed Duncan had like 41pts 15reb and 3blks. He didn't have "highlight worthy" clips but he was so efficient.

[dgoudeau]

he wasn't flashy but damn he always gave you huge buckets when the game was on the line

[underrated]

Man i miss watching Duncan play. He was so oldschool. Best power forward ever.

[TotalJabroni]

Duncan could average 12 and 8 in the league at 50 without trying. His style of play is ageless, it's pure skill and IQ.

[bballdragon]

The greatest thing to watch is the work he puts in before he gets the ball. He seals off his defenders so well, getting great position in his spots where he can operate and use his moves.

[ConcaCon]

That one-handed push shot over the right shoulder always mystified me. It always looked awkward and off-balance as hell, but that was his go-to move and there was seldom an answer to it.

[danielallyway]

There are very few BIG MEN in NBA history that were this long, strong, and quick-footed in the post. Underrated post moves!

[InFaMOusNYC]

0:40 Lmao Dunc slapped Birdman wit the rock & then postered him. Hilarious! 😆

[drewbledsoe]

Incredible thing is all these post up move clips were taken when he was 36 yrs and older. Go back to 98-2003 it'll blow your mind!!!

[ChaseTheBass]

You know you are one of the GOATs when you get a whole "Late Career Highlights" video

[HiFi]

He won 5 rings in the era's of prime Kobe, Shaq and Lebron. 🐐!

[deepfried]

As a Knicks fan I've experience a lot of frustration in my life. But nothing compares to that '99 final when Timmy D was just UNSTOPPABLE in the post. Every play, nothing flashy, just a bank shot and 2 points. The utter consistency was maddening

[vincentcarter]

people call it boring but i call it finesse

[TheHdgie]

Youve managed to make a 10 minute compilation of Duncan owning everyone (especially poor Kaman) and he was atleast 5 years past his prime in these clips. Early Duncan was an even bigger monster.

[danielcongleton]

its amazing to me how right handed he is. Even his left sided hooks are right handed. I figured there would be more versatility in his post up game. The dude has 3 moves, and still unstoppable. Props

[ashylarry]

Never used left hand, everyone knew it, still couldn’t stop it.