Upon Tim Duncan's retirement, Jason and Rich look back at the Spurs legend's career and conclude that, yes, he was interesting (and one of the best NBA players who ever lived). They discuss what about Duncan’s game made him seem boring to some, why the debate over whether he was a power forward or center misses the point, his fear of sharks, competing with Alonzo Mourning at age 16, why he was the last great four-year college player, how dominant the Spurs were in 1999, Duncan’s love for paintball, why there are no pictures of him at a Renaissance Fair, his failed attempt at a “Merlin” nickname, his relationship with Gregg Popovich and his teammates, stories of him being nice or funny to his opponents, and some eye-popping numbers about his career and the Spurs’ success. 

<p>Upon Tim Duncan's retirement, Jason and Rich look back at the Spurs legend's career and conclude that, yes, he was interesting (and one of the best NBA players who ever lived). They discuss what about Duncan&rsquo;s game made him seem boring to some, why the debate over whether he was a power forward or center misses the point, his fear of sharks, competing with Alonzo Mourning at age 16, why he was the last great four-year college player, how dominant the Spurs were in 1999, Duncan&rsquo;s love for paintball, why there are no pictures of him at a Renaissance Fair, his failed attempt at a &ldquo;Merlin&rdquo; nickname, his relationship with Gregg Popovich and his teammates, stories of him being nice or funny to his opponents, and some eye-popping numbers about his career and the Spurs&rsquo; success. </p>

Over and Back tells stories about NBA, ABA & pro basketball history. Hosted by Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch. Part of The Step Back NBA Podcast Network, powered by Fansided.

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Upon Tim Duncan's retirement, Jason and Rich look back at the Spurs legend's career and conclude that, yes, he was interesting

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