2003 Tim Duncan is transported to 2024 NBA

picc · Post #1 » by **picc** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:12 am

He's put on a random east play-in level team, or an equally mid equivalent.

Where does he rank on the best players list?

blackcosmos · Post #2 » by **blackcosmos** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:24 am

Number 1

If 2003 TD play in today’s game. He is still the best player in the league.

KembaWalker · Post #3 » by **KembaWalker** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:32 am

Probably second behind Jokic

Post #4 » by **HMFFL** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:59 am

KembaWalker wrote:Probably second behind Jokic

Tim Duncan was on the all defensive team 15 times and on the first team 8 times. Jokic has never had the honor.

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Ruben Quevedo · Post #5 » by **Ruben Quevedo** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:03 am

Duncan saw early versions of the pace and space style (Nash suns and Lebron heat) and he was awesome. He would do just fine in today’s NBA.

KembaWalker · Post #6 » by **KembaWalker** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:03 am

HMFFL wrote:
KembaWalker wrote:Probably second behind Jokic
Tim Duncan was on the all defensive team 15 tines and on the first team 8 times. Jokic has never had the honor.

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I’m with you bro, I’ve been hyping Duncan as much as anyone in the LeBron thread but when it comes to yearly or short term peaks like this Jokic is on the GOAT 3 year heater

One_and_Done · Post #7 » by **One_and_Done** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:12 am

Best player in the league.

mastermixer · Post #8 » by **mastermixer** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:15 am

Put a prime Duncan in any era and any style of play and he’s probably at worst the 3rd best player in the league in any given year.

In this current year, I would have him at #1

sikma42 · Post #9 » by **sikma42** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:18 am

You put him on the Heat, 76ers or Hawks? Each one of those teams wins a title the next year with Timmy. The Heat would have a dynasty.

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BigGargamel · Post #10 » by **BigGargamel** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:19 am

With how sweet of a mid range game Duncan had, there is absolutely no reason that would not have extended to the three point line. Factor in his passing and defense, he would be amazing in any era.

CobraCommander · Post #11 » by **CobraCommander** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:29 am

blackcosmos wrote:Number 1

If 2003 TD play in today’s game. He is still the best player in the league.

Probably the best player on earth and pushing the hell
Out of jokic cause he was better defensively -

Damn and if Jokic, Duncan, Kawhi and SGA the faces of one league we would officially have no drama, no bs and the basketball league that KD and Kyrie always whining about - a league where basketball rules and no one talked about anything but on the court basketball- no politics no crazy club crap no fights no conditioning issues - just ball-

No commercials either lol

Lalouie · Post #12 » by **Lalouie** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:33 am

i think i figured out why all these cross era comparisons are about hypothezing older players playing today

because the thread starters are under are born after 2000 :lol:

and are at least too young to even remember kobe

Jasen777 · Post #13 » by **Jasen777** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:40 am

The tough part for Duncan would be that he'd have to admit he's a center.

BigGargamel · Post #14 » by **BigGargamel** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:52 am

CobraCommander wrote:
blackcosmos wrote:Number 1

If 2003 TD play in today’s game. He is still the best player in the league.

Probably the best player on earth and pushing the hell
Out of jokic cause he was better defensively -

Damn and if Jokic, Duncan, Kawhi and SGA the faces of one league we would officially have no drama, no bs and the basketball league that KD and Kyrie always whining about - a league where basketball rules and no one talked about anything but on the court basketball- no politics no crazy club crap no fights no conditioning issues - just ball-

No commercials either lol

All four of those guys you mentioned have been in commercials though. :lol:

sikma42 · Post #15 » by **sikma42** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:52 am

BigGargamel wrote:With how sweet of a mid range game Duncan had, there is absolutely no reason that would not have extended to the three point line. Factor in his passing and defense, he would be amazing in any era.

Big Duncan fan but I have doubts about whether he could extend his range. He also wasn’t a great mid range player or free throw shooter. Good thing is it wouldn’t be needed.

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makubesu · Post #16 » by **makubesu** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:55 am

It’s hard to settle on a precise number, but almost certainly ahead of Tyus Jones

FarBeyondDriven · Post #17 » by **FarBeyondDriven** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:00 am

I think he's exactly where he was during his playing days. Top 5

JustBuzzin · Post #18 » by **JustBuzzin** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:01 am

Was David Robinson still elite when the Spurs drafted Duncan?

Feels like that duo gets overlooked.

DCasey91 · Post #19 » by **DCasey91** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:14 am

It’s funny because earlier on he was better offensively yet post 2010 Spurs had a more modernistic approach.

Still would comfortably be top 3 along with Jokic/Giannis.

Just play spread action highly recommend a 3/4 that can playmake and shoot and your cooking as guard play there’s a ton of now.

Toronto if Duncan started would be awesome.

DCasey91 · Post #20 » by **DCasey91** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:17 am

mastermixer wrote:Put a prime Duncan in any era and any style of play and he’s probably at worst the 3rd best player in the league in any given year.

In this current year, I would have him at #1

I wouldn’t Duncan is great no doubt about it.

Jokic is literally broken op on offence.