After Leaving NBA Legend in Fear for One Year, Compassionate Clip of Tim Duncan and Drunk Teammate Resurfaces

Published 08/19/2023, 6:40 AM EDT

When you talk about the NBA, legends emerge not only for their skills on the court but also for their humanity off of it. Tim Duncan, often heralded as one of the greatest team players in NBA history, stands as a testament to this notion.

Recently, an old clip resurfaced, showing his compassionate side. Not only that, Tony Parker’s recent Hall of Fame speech unveils a surprising vulnerability. Let’s dig into the multifaceted persona of the legendary Tim Duncan.

A glimpse of compassion by Tim Duncan

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Basketball’s allure extends beyond slam dunks and three-pointers, occasionally revealing heartwarming glimpses of brotherhood. An old clip that recently resurfaced, tweeted by TheHoopCentral, showcases a compassionate side of Tim Duncan. They also added the fitting caption, “Throwback to Tim Duncan helping Aron Baynes out of the club. Never gets old.”

Throwback to Tim Duncan helping Aron Baynes out of the club. 😂😂
Never gets old.
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— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) August 18, 2023

The clip captures a moment where Duncan helps his teammate, Aron Baynes, who seems to have indulged a bit too much in revelry. This candid display of looking out for one another humanizes the towering figure and serves as a reminder that legends, too, possess a gentle side.

Tim Duncan was a true leader of the San Antonio Spurs, where he led the team to five NBA championships. Much like coach Gregg Popovich, he showed the way with selfless play. His teammates looked up to him due to his work ethic and basketball IQ.

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Tony Parker’s unexpected fear

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Talking about Duncan’s legacy, another Denver Nuggets star emerges from the recently inducted Hall of Famer. Tony Parker, in his Hall of Fame speech, confessed an unexpected fear that gripped him for an entire year during his early days in the league. The fear was stemmed from none other than Tim Duncan.

Parker revealed that Duncan possessed a unique power, a superpower even, in the way he looked at his teammates. “He’ll just look at me,” Parker shared, “And when you’re 19 years old coming from France, it’s very scary when Tim Duncan looks at you.”

However, his admiration for Duncan’s prowess on the court remains evident. He concluded, “To me, he is the best power forward ever.”

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Tim Duncan’s resurfaced clip and Tony Parker’s candid admission brings forth the lighter side of these legends. Furthermore, it also highlights the layers of their personas that often remain hidden behind the highlight reels and championships.

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Yusuf is an NBA content writer at EssentiallySports. Yusuf has been an NBA fanatic since his childhood days. NBA experts such as Chris Haynes and Shams Charania are his go-to sources to stay updated about all the inside scoops from the hoop world.

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After Leaving NBA Legend in Fear for One Year, Compassionate Clip of Tim Duncan and Drunk Teammate Resurfaces

A glimpse of compassion by Tim Duncan

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