How Did Tim Duncan Agree to This Interview...? The Richard Jefferson & Larry Show | Ep. 1
Summary
TLDRIn a light-hearted and humorous interview, NBA legend and five-time champion Tim Duncan discusses his career, the 'Redeem Team', and his post-retirement life. He shares anecdotes about memorable moments with Larry, his complex relationship with referees, and a memorable ejection for laughing during a game. Duncan also touches on his definition of success after retiring and his thoughts on current NBA fashion trends. The conversation is filled with playful banter and reveals a different side of the usually stoic player, showcasing his personality and sense of humor.
Takeaways
- 🏆 Tim Duncan is a five-time NBA champion and Olympic bronze medalist, known for his significant contributions to the 'Redeem Team'.
- 🤝 The interview is a relaxed conversation between Tim Duncan and Larry, where they discuss their shared history and mutual comfort.
- 💦 Tim admits to being nervous during his first interview, showing a more human side to the sports legend.
- 🤔 Tim believes that he and his team don't get enough credit for starting the 'Redeem Team' and its success.
- 🏀 When faced with a hypothetical scenario to start, bench, or cut players, Tim chooses to start all three mentioned (Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, LeBron James) and cut himself, showing humility.
- 👨👧👦 Tim's definition of success has evolved since retirement, now focusing on raising good kids and finding new outlets outside of competitive basketball.
- 🎉 His favorite NBA memory includes moments with Larry and his family, highlighting the importance of personal connections in his career.
- 😂 Tim shares a humorous story about being ejected from a game for laughing at a referee's call, demonstrating his lighter side.
- 🎤 When asked about his karaoke song choice, Tim playfully deflects and ends up jokingly choosing 'Baby Got Back', adding levity to the interview.
- 👕 Tim expresses his frustration with the current fashion trends in the NBA, feeling that his own style was ahead of its time.
- ⏰ The interview ends with playful banter about the length of the conversation and a humorous disagreement about future appearances, leaving on a light-hearted note.
Q & A
Why did Tim Duncan walk off into the sunset without anything?
-Tim Duncan did not explicitly state why he walked off into the sunset, but it is implied that it was to avoid situations like the interview he is currently in.
Who decided that Tim Duncan should be the first guest on the show?
-Larry and Richard decided that Tim Duncan should be the first guest because he spent a lot of time with Larry and was someone Larry was truly comfortable with.
What does Tim Duncan believe about the credit he and his team receive for their achievements?
-Tim Duncan believes that he and his team do not get enough credit for starting the uptick in redeeming their team's performance.
How does Tim Duncan feel about receiving individual credit for the team's success?
-Tim Duncan feels that while he gets a lot of credit and blame for everything, he was just better than others on the team.
In a hypothetical scenario, who would Tim Duncan start, bench, or cut from a list of NBA legends?
-Tim Duncan would start David Robinson, bench Manu Ginobili, and cut Tony Parker.
How has Tim Duncan's definition of success changed since retiring from the NBA?
-Tim Duncan's definition of success has shifted from competing towards a singular goal like winning a championship to raising good kids.
What is Tim Duncan's favorite NBA memory?
-Tim Duncan's favorite NBA memory involves Larry, and includes moments of holding Larry after their first championship and carrying his kids after one of the championships.
Can you describe the incident where Tim Duncan was ejected from a game for laughing?
-Tim Duncan was ejected from a game for laughing after receiving a technical foul call from referee Joey Crawford. It was a heated game, and Tim's laughter did not sit well with the referee.
What is Tim Duncan's go-to karaoke song and why does he like it?
-Tim Duncan's go-to karaoke song is 'Baby Got Back' by Sir Mix-a-Lot, although he admits he cannot sing it well.
How does Tim Duncan feel about his fashion sense being in style now after years of criticism?
-Tim Duncan is bothered by the current fashion trends in the NBA, which he feels are similar to his own style that was criticized in the past.
What was the outcome of the interview with Tim Duncan?
-The interview concluded with Tim Duncan being asked if he would join again, to which he declined. However, the interviewer gave the interview an A-plus rating.
Outlines
🏀 Tim Duncan's Interview: Reflections on Basketball and Life
In this engaging interview, Tim Duncan, a five-time NBA champion and Olympic bronze medalist, discusses his career and life after basketball. He shares his thoughts on not receiving enough credit for his contributions to the Spurs' success, particularly for starting the 'Redeem Team'. Duncan also humorously navigates hypothetical scenarios where he has to start, bench, or cut iconic players like Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, and LeBron James. The conversation shifts to his post-retirement life, where he finds success in raising his children and reflects on memorable moments from his career, many of which involve his interactions with Larry. Duncan also touches on his complex relationship with referees, including a memorable incident with Joey Crawford that led to him being ejected from a game for laughing. The interview concludes with Duncan's thoughts on current fashion trends in the NBA and his self-deprecating humor regarding his style.
🎤 Tim Duncan on NBA Fashion and His Post-Interview Thoughts
This segment of the interview delves into Tim Duncan's views on the evolving fashion trends within the NBA, with a playful nod to his own influence on the style seen in the league today. Duncan is asked about his interviewing skills and his ability to manage time during the conversation, which he admits he struggles with. The dialogue also includes a light-hearted moment where Duncan is invited back for a future show, which he humorously declines. The interview wraps up with a self-assured grade of 'A plus' from the host, and despite Duncan's playful refusal to return, there's an underlying mutual respect and camaraderie between the two. The segment ends on a high note, with the host expressing gratitude for Duncan's participation and looking forward to a potential future engagement.
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Keywords
💡Tim Duncan
💡Larry
💡Redeem Team
💡Championship
💡Interview
💡Success
💡Referring to Larry
💡Technical Foul
💡Karaoke
💡Fashion
💡Memorable Moments
Highlights
21 Savage and Tim Duncan as guests on the first episode.
Tim Duncan discussing the lack of credit received for starting the 'redeem team'.
Duncan's self-deprecating humor about being better than Larry.
The conversation about starting and benching NBA players, including Tony Parker and David Robinson.
Duncan's refusal to answer a question about starting Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, and LeBron James.
Duncan's definition of success post-retirement and the shift from competing to raising children.
Duncan's favorite NBA memory involving Larry and memorable championship moments.
The story of Tim Duncan being ejected from a game for laughing at a referee's call.
Duncan's humorous take on his ejection from the game for laughter.
The discussion about Tim Duncan's go-to karaoke song, 'Unwritten' by Natasha Bedingfield.
Duncan's playful banter about not knowing his karaoke song and suggesting 'Baby Got Back' instead.
The inappropriate joke made by the interviewer and Duncan's reaction to it.
Duncan's thoughts on the current fashion trends in the NBA and how they compare to his era.
The lighthearted critique of the interviewer's skills and the overall flow of the interview.
Duncan's playful refusal to return for a second season of the show.
The conclusion of the interview with a humorous exchange about the quality of the interview.
Transcripts
why did you just walk off into the
sunset without anything was it to avoid
interviews like
these mostly
mostly that was that was much longer
much more
painful when Larry and I were talking
about who should our first guest be we
wanted someone that spent a tremendous
amount of time someone that Larry was
truly comfortable with Mr 21 Savage
himself the big fundamental five-time
NBA champion and Olympic bronze medalist
Tim Duncan hey Richard how are you I'm
good I'm not nervous you're sweating a
little bit this is one of my first
interviews so we're gonna get straight
to the hard-hitting questions
immediately all right do you feel you
don't get enough credit for the start of
the redeem
team I think we
get I I yes I believe that we don't we
don't get enough credit do you feel like
you get enough credit individually we
should get a lot of the credit for
starting the up Tick in redeeming you
what we did that you led why why is it
why did I lead it you were a two-time
champion MVP like what do you mean you
get all the credit and blame for
everything you know that yeah but I was
just better than
you thank you Tim question one you've
already asked me four questions okay
question five start bench cut Tony
Parker Manu job David Robinson so I have
to start one person yes um I'll start
David
okay bench Manu and I'll cut the French
boy can I do it again wait I got start
bench cut kobby Bryant Michael Jordan
LeBron
James no I refuse to answer that one you
can't plead the fit I will start all
three of them and cut and bench myself
that is a correct answer that's a
correct answer okay how about this this
is one of Larry's questions since youve
retired how is your definition of
success changed right you're not
competing every single day towards a
singular goal and that was winning a
championship or being great like how do
you find that outlet raising good kids
tell me more about your children
no no how are yours by the way good no
they're not they're not happy looking
back on your career yes what was your
favorite NBA memory my favorite NBA
memory was holding Larry multiple times
I have memories of of in me and the bus
after the first one I have memories of
carrying my kids after one of the
Championships I have memories of
standing on the stage and and the
confetti all over I got I've got a a ton
of great memories most of them involving
Larry I understand that you've had a
complex relationship with referees
famously Joey Crawford Tim is the only
person to ever be kicked out of a game
for laughing and a technical foul call I
think it's on Tim Duncan sitting on the
bench Can you take us through that
moment and I'm just going to let you
look at this and then let you
react and a blocking foul Joey saying
Alto moving papovich doesn't like that
one either and another technical foul
and this was one Duncan Duncan's out of
the game he's thrown dunan out of the
game it was a a heated game
and things happened things happen
emotions were involved emotions were
involved so you laughed a lot and he did
not like that he did not enjoy me
laughing did you enjoy getting thrown
out for laughter now I do now you do now
now I do it was yeah it is one of the
more memorable moments will you describe
what's going on
here we're walking onto the court after
a timeout you got in the way overreacted
as usual I
overreacted and um we went about our
ways okay uh me and my therapist see
those very differently but okay that's
that's fine what is your go-to karaoke
song and why is it Unwritten by Natasha
bingfield uh two-part questions I don't
even know what song that is okay okay um
you can hum a couple of bars maybe it'll
it'll come I don't know I don't hum you
don't you can sing it go for it no I I
can't sing
I just like give me some of the
lyrics what is your go-to karaoke song
uh I don't know baby got back I guess
would you like to sing some of that for
maybe a younger generation there's not
there's not it's not good sound in here
but baby got back yeah sure okay I'll go
with that shout out
Vanessa that was inappropriate I was
that's not okay that wasn't okay that
was I just okay okay I'm sorry but
that's your what okay yeah but I don't
really know why
okay does it bother you that after
getting years of criticism for your
genes that those genes are now in style
this is one of my biggest gripes
watching uh these games the dress of
individuals that allowed to dress the
way they are right now you were was I
ahead of the you were ahead of the trend
it was kind of like '90s fashion is back
but like you brought it to the
2018s yeah or kept it
uhhuh okay see this question I don't
know where that
was your interviewing skills have to
take questions somewhere but it's fun
you're doing well why are you looking at
time how long you thought you said going
be your your questions are so good or
your answers your answers okay you're
not good with time are you I'm not I'm
not will you join us
again yeah no yeah we could do it but I
think I think we covered everything that
we need to cover yes uh shout us out and
see who you want on the next Richard and
Larry
show starring Tim Duncan as our co-host
I didn't agree to that you didn't agree
to any of this I didn't agree to any of
this
[Music]
no I would give this an A plus interview
youve done a job I I think most people
agree I've I've done a job yes so thank
you Tim I look forward to having you on
in season two I will not be back no okay
all right thank you
everyone perfect done
he
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