Social media reaction to Tim Duncan’s retirement

Future NBA Hall of Famer Tim Duncan retired Monday after 19 seasons with the San Antonio Spurs.

Duncan, 40, played his entire career with the Spurs, where he won five NBA titles.

The U.S. Virgin Islands native won two MVPs, three NBA Finals MVPs and was selected to 15 NBA All Star games.

Here’s a look at the reaction across social media on Duncan’s retirement.

The Spurs put together a tribute video for Duncan.

#ThankYouTD, for everything.https://t.co/tsjN4go8Rk

— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) July 11, 2016

Former teammates weighed in.

Even tho I knew it was coming, I’m still moved by the news. What a HUGE honor to have played with him for 14 seasons! #ThankYouTD

— Manu Ginobili (@manuginobili) July 11, 2016

Ex-Spur Bruce Bowen on Tim Duncan: “Best example of a leader. Didn’t give lip service. Wanted guys to put time in to get the best results.”

— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpearsESPN) July 11, 2016

Ultimate praise given to Tim Duncan from former teammate @adaniels33. pic.twitter.com/ldARXk7j42

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) July 11, 2016

 

Former rivals weighed in too.

Congrats TD #19yrs #GoSpursGo

— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) July 11, 2016

Kobe Bryant tells me of frequent foe Tim Duncan: “More cutthroat than people give him credit for. I loved everything about him on the court”

— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 11, 2016

Shaquille O’Neal (@SHAQ) to ESPN on the retirement of longtime rival Tim Duncan: “Greatest power forward ever. Unbreakable power forward.”

— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 11, 2016

Upset at Tim Duncan we didn’t get to honor him at a Mavs Spurs game. Happy I’ve had the opportunity to witness his greatness so often

— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) July 11, 2016

Here’s a look at his stats and longevity.

Spurs won 1,072 games during Tim Duncan Era (1997-2016), 155 more than any other NBA franchise… pic.twitter.com/mNiNWfcztU

— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) July 11, 2016

Tim Duncan, by the numbers. pic.twitter.com/dZxE2kFIzB

— Doctor NBA (@DoctorNBA) July 11, 2016

Tim Duncan retires as all-time Spurs leader in:
· Points: 26,496
· Rebounds: 15,091
· Blocks: 3,020
· Games: 1,392 pic.twitter.com/kaFHcvs0C4

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 11, 2016

Five-time NBA champion Tim Duncan retires after 19 seasons with San Antonio Spurs. https://t.co/fCqCmEqvIx pic.twitter.com/SaMnlK4mZY

— AP Sports (@AP_Sports) July 11, 2016

A number of media members tweeted about it too.

ALL HAIL THE GREAT TIM DUNCAN https://t.co/T2ZPp9gLdu

— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) July 11, 2016

I have purchased one autograph in my life, back in college: an autographed photo of Tim Duncan getting a rebound. A giant in sports history.

— Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) July 11, 2016

Most underrated aspect of Tim Duncan’s all-time greatness: His leadership rivaled that of the great Magic Johnson’s. Will be dearly missed.

— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) July 11, 2016

Tim Duncan will go down as the 2nd best power forward to ever play the game, behind only Brian Scalabrine.

— NOT NBA Tonight (@NOTNBATonight) July 11, 2016

 

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