Tim Duncan: Coach of whatever he feels like

[Nolan]

http://www.poundingtherock.com/2016/9/26/13060826/tim-duncan-coach-of-whatever-he-feels-like

In a huge win for the city and the fans, but even more so for the organization, Tim Duncan has officially joined the San Antonio Spurs staff. At Media Day this morning, coach Gregg Popovich had a bit of an announcement:

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While an official title is forthcoming, the Silver and Black’s new COWHFL won’t be on the bench during games due to his being “too smart for that.” But that should work fine for a franchise in transition.

Integrating Pau Gasol, as well as Euro transplants Davis Bertans and Livio Jean-Charles, will be that much easier with Duncan around to ensure that the Spurs culture is handed off to the next generation. I know I’ll rest easier knowing that Timmy’s sticking around to give advice.

We will find out if any word about his official title is planned.

Love the title!

Glad to see that he's sticking around. Just having him around the team is going to be huge.

[-Sammy-]

Glad to see that he's sticking around. Just having him around the team is going to be huge.

Agreed.

My speculation is that he'd be playing this season if he felt he could still be a net positive for the team. Hats off to him for recognizing that his body couldn't keep up with his heart for the game; a lot of players don't figure that out until they've stuck around a few years too long.

[Nolan]

Glad to see that he's sticking around. Just having him around the team is going to be huge.

Agreed.

My speculation is that he'd be playing this season if he felt he could still be a net positive for the team. Hats off to him for recognizing that his body couldn't keep up with his heart for the game; a lot of players don't figure that out until they've stuck around a few years too long.

I definitely feel that way too. You could tell that the knee was issue last year and it only got worse as the season went on.