Who has the highest IQ in the NBA?

Name: Tim Duncan

Nationality: American

Position: Power forward

Date of birth: April 25, 1976

Height: 2.13 meters

Weight: 112.5 kg

Current team: San Antonio Spurs

Number: 21

He was selected by the Spurs as the No. 1 pick in 1997 and has played for him ever since. He is a powerful forward and is good at rebounding.

Won the title of "Rookie of the Year" in 1998;

Won the title of "Most Valuable Player" (MVP) in the All-Star Game in 2000;

2002, In 2003, he was elected as the "Most Valuable Player of the Year" (MVP) twice; in 1999 and 2003, he was elected as the 2003 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP), becoming the third player in NBA history to win the award in his first two finals appearances. Players with honors (the other two are Magic Johnson and Air Jordan); selected to the NBA All-Star Team and All-Defensive Team for 6 consecutive years; the second person in NBA history to be selected to the NBA All-Star Team and All-Defensive Team for 6 consecutive years. player (David Robinson was the first, and he won this honor for seven consecutive seasons);

Selected to the "All-Star Team" for 6 consecutive times and participated in the All-Star Game;

15 Won the title of NBA "Player of the Week" for 4 times;

Won the title of "Player of the Month" 4 times;

In the past six seasons, he is the first player in the NBA to win the title of "Player of the Week". The player with the most double-doubles;

Represented the U.S. team in the 2000 Olympic qualifying tournament and was selected for the U.S. team in the 2000 Sydney Olympics, but was forced to withdraw due to injury. In 2004, he was selected into the American Dream Team 6 to participate in the Athens Olympics and only finished fourth.

Selected to the 2004-2005 NBA Western Conference All-Star Team.

Tim Duncan: The Stone Buddha of the Realm of Desire

Beyond the three precepts and not among the five elements, this is the highest realm of Buddhism. Duncan's unsmiling and dull character made people feel that he was boring and cold, which also gave him the stubborn nickname of "Stone Buddha". However, only those who truly know him understand that he is a lay monk who has broken the precepts. He has his own emotions and desires, his tears when his merits are perfected, his helpless depression, the joy of doing good, and the pain he endures... In short, he is a god and Buddha in the world of desire.

Wind and Rain Buddha Road

I heard that there are fairy mountains on the sea, and the mountains are ethereal. The U.S. Virgin Islands are like a string of beautiful pearls scattered at the intersection of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. In the midsummer of 1997, a god from this beautiful island country came to the NBA, the temple of basketball in the United States. He was "Stone Buddha" Duncan. At that time, under the dazzling light of Michael Jordan and the 1996 golden generation, Duncan was more like a morning star and did not attract much attention. This is very similar to his road to becoming a "Buddha". There is no thunder and lightning to open the avenue to the sky, only the wind and rain accompany him, and he moves forward in silence.

Duncan started playing basketball when he was 9 years old, but formal basketball training did not begin until he was 14 years old. Before that, he had always been obsessed with swimming. Duncan's introverted personality caused him to receive cold looks and disdain during his first two years on the Wake Forest University team. In this regard, Duncan said: "As long as I am willing, there is no obstacle that cannot be overcome. My goal is to continue to win, win championships, and become the best player." During those days, he controlled himself and endured the pain. He believes in his ability to interpret basketball. In 1994, he represented the United States in the Goodwill Games. Although this kind of event focused on "friendliness," it was a solid step for Duncan.

In 1997, Duncan joined the Spurs as the No. 1 pick and achieved another leap in his life. Duncan's arrival enabled Spurs coach Popovich to create a brand new tactic: the twin tower tactic. People started to look forward to the Spurs. But challenges are everywhere. Before Duncan, although the Spurs had "Admiral" David Robinson, one of the four ace centers, he could not achieve great things by himself in the paint.

During Duncan’s career, coach Popovich has to mention that this military-born coach is known for his strict military management. There is a close relationship between his unsmiling and cautious military style and Duncan’s personality. The harmonious beauty formed is reminiscent of Russell and Auerbach, Jordan and Jackson, and the two dynasties developed by these two combinations.

In the 1998-1999 season, Duncan and Robinson teamed up to win the first championship ring of their careers. However, due to the huge turbulence of the salary labor union, the value of the championship in the shortened season has been questioned. O'Neal has been worried about that year's finals several times. In the 1999-2000 playoffs, Duncan was unable to play due to injury and once again lost the opportunity to prove himself. So much so that when he signed a three-year contract with the team after his expiration in 2000, Spurs general manager Barford and coach Popovich "gained" a lot of ridicule. Then, as the Lakers established their three consecutive championships, Duncan and his Spurs were once again forgotten.

When talking about the top teams in the Western Conference, the Spurs are always forgotten. Even among the top three in Texas, people are more willing to turn their attention to Nowitzki's Mavericks or Yao Ming's Rockets. But the coach and teammates didn't see it that way. Robinson said: "If you are looking for a player who can do crazy dunks and make beautiful moves, like many players today, Tim is definitely not the person you want, but if you If you want a player who is versatile and can do everything well, then he is definitely the kind of person you want. No matter what others say, the best proof is action. Championship."

Ten thousand years is too long, just seize the day. At the end of his short three-year contract, Duncan truly realized his championship dream in the 2002-2003 season. In the final game of the Finals, he led the team in points, rebounds, assists and blocks, and was only two blocks short of reaching a quadruple-double. In the history of the Finals, even O'Neal, Bird, and Russell have never had such a perfect performance. The media even commented on it as "the most dominant and dominant performance in the history of the Finals." This kind of performance is not Jordan’s crazy scoring of more than 40 points during his sixth consecutive championship, nor is it the emotional torrent of Willis Reed limping on to inspire his teammates, but what Duncan brought to the NBA with his simple and unpretentious style of play. A majestic spirit.

On July 16, 2003, the Spurs signed a huge contract with Duncan for seven years and US$122 million. Nelson said jealously: "With Duncan, you have half a championship." "

Destined for this life

Under the dazzling lights of the 2004 All-Star Game in Los Angeles, Duncan's last shot that sealed the victory of the Western Conference was still his signature shot into the basket, without any trace of it. It's fancy. But the following example may upset those who have a fixed impression of Duncan. In 2003, Duncan was named the eighth Gentleman of the Year by GQ, a men's fashion magazine. From the perspective of ink painting, his careless dress and clumsy conversation are just freehand impressions of the "Stone Buddha" image, but deep in his heart, love and sincerity flow.

Being selected into the "Dream Six" was a great honor for Duncan, but he felt painful when facing an opponent that he could easily defeat in the qualifiers. That opponent was the Virgin Islands. Team. Since Duncan left in 1994, the Virgin Islands have never put together a decent team. It can be said that Duncan's departure completely destroyed the Virgin Islands' dream of building a decent team. In this regard, he apologized deeply and said: "This is the game I am most afraid of." He found the old coach Brown and told him that he was unwilling to participate in the game. He sat on the sidelines during the game and had no expression on his face when he saw his "Dream Six" teammates pouring the ball into the opponent's basket again and again. The game was over, and he stood up in relief. There was no high-five with his teammates or a smile of victory. He just felt that a painful baptism was finally over.

Faced with the emotional burden, he gave up the game; but sometimes for the emotional burden, he had to fight, even with pain.

When people are in the arena, they cannot help themselves. On December 6, 2003, the Orlando Magic faced the Spurs at home. Originally, the Magic had a big lead in the second half of the third quarter, but the Spurs quickly came back, frustrating McGrady's wish to end his 17-game losing streak. The one who killed the Magic was Duncan who scored 47 points. Recalling the good times in the "Dream Six" qualifying tournament, it was these two stars who helped the U.S. national team win the Olympic qualifying championship. But at this time, facing the already scarred Mai, he stabbed him for the 18th time, so he knew McGrady's mood very well. After the game, he called Tracy McGrady to comfort him and expressed his openness and sincerity. He is a role model of professionalism on the court and a constant source of friendship in life.

Historically, the Spurs and Lakers are destined to be rivals. From the confrontation between "Iceman" George Gervin and "Magic" Johnson to today's confrontation between Duncan and O'Neal, the Spurs have always struggled to take the lead. Until last summer, Duncan was at his peak. He performed well in the Western Conference semifinals against the Lakers, averaging 28 points, 11.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists, and led the team to defeat the Lakers 4-2. However, a year later, in the semifinals again, although the Spurs took a 2-0 advantage, they subsequently lost 4 games in a row, and their dream of defending the title was shattered. Duncan once again watched as O'Neal and Kobe Bryant continued to advance towards the championship trophy.

The Mystery of the Afterlife

For the future, Buddhism preaches that there is no desire and no pursuit. As long as there is Buddha in your heart, everything will fall into place. For Duncan, although the next seven years are very far away, his character of having no desires or pursuits has already reached the state of great transformation.

Duncan has never been impatient to chase a record. Looking around the current NBA, many players are often reminded by their teammates that they are close to a certain record or milestone, so they will deliberately do something to achieve this "achievement." But Duncan doesn't. The "quadruple-double" in last year's finals was talked about by everyone, but Duncan himself said that he didn't do it specifically, and he didn't have any special feelings.

The importance of this state to a person's future is self-evident. This means that this person has a vitality that never fails.

On April 15th, Beijing time, the Spurs defeated the absent-minded Nuggets 93:67, and finally locked up the third place in the Western Conference with a record of 57 wins and 25 losses. Why should I mention this game? Because at the beginning of this game, both sides were focused on the playoffs. Some players were not interested in playing and performed poorly. Ginobili said: "We know what our goal is this season. The playoffs are very different from the regular season. I can't wait to start the playoffs." But "Stone Buddha" was not affected by this factor. , he is still almighty. Tony Parker said after the game: "It's really scary when Tim plays like this. He moves so hard, and we all circle around him."

It was such a "tasteless" game that actually mobilized all his energy. passion for the game. After the game, he said: His condition is close to 100%, which is undoubtedly a nightmare for opponents in the playoffs. With the wild victory in this game, he issued a declaration to enter the playoffs: "Last year we did not expect that we could win the championship, but this year we will be full of confidence in the playoffs, and the real season has just begun." < /p>

Although the Spurs were eliminated early, Duncan's opponents would do well to remember the words of Jason Kidd: "Those who think Duncan is not the best player in this league have never paid serious attention to Duncan. The only way to defeat him is to attack his weaknesses. The problem is that no one can find his weaknesses.

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