SAN ANTONIO SPURS QUOTES

I’m not dying, just moving to another chapter. I don’t have a script; that’s the beauty of it.

— Tim Duncan

I couldn’t fathom the way people have reached out. I’ve gotten so many messages. I’m literally blown away.

— Tim Duncan

Here (in San Antonio) you get a consistent base. That’s special. That’s not everywhere.

— Tim Duncan

I took less money so we could stay competitive, so we could win championships. That’s all it was about.

— Tim Duncan

The money was never a big deal to me… From year to year I never knew who was making what, and I think that’s the best perspective to have.

— Tim Duncan

I started not enjoying myself as much. It wasn’t fun at times.

— Tim Duncan

I don’t really care how the ranking goes. I’m in the conversation. I’m OK with that.

— Tim Duncan, when compared to Michael Jordan

I think I’ve taken my rings out on 4 or 5 occasions.

— Tim Duncan