Watch Tim Duncan and Pau Gasol Go Head to Head During a Spurs Practice
Tim Duncan cannot tear himself away from the game of basketball. After retiring in July, the 5-time NBA champion has been seen at the San Antonio Spurs’ practice facility on several occasions. We can now add Monday’s practice to the list, because Duncan was spotted again.
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Instead of participating as a coach or helping the younger players develop, Duncan was seen playing Spurs center Pau Gasol in a one-on-one contest. In their version, Duncan stayed on defense and Gasol stayed on offense. If Duncan stopped Gasol from scoring, he received a point. If Gasol scored, he received a point.
Tim Duncan, Pau Gasol going no 1-on-1 at #Spurs practice pic.twitter.com/S0lL4OzLJf
— Mike Monroe (@Monroe_SA) December 12, 2016
Pau Gasol, practicando un 1vs1 con Tim Duncan en un entreno de los Spurs pic.twitter.com/HcCUpe1j8u
— More Than A Game ™ (@Pasion_Basket) December 12, 2016
Timmy is at practice today playing some one-on-one with @paugasol pic.twitter.com/ydb5TVMaTE
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) December 12, 2016
At one point during the matchup, the 40-year-old Duncan fouled Gasol during a shot attempt and immediately raised his arm, admitting to the foul just like he used to do as an active player in NBA games.
The most amazing part about Pau and Duncan going one-on-one: TD fouled Pau on a jumper AND CALLED IT HIMSELF. First foul he’s ever committed
— Jeff McDonald (@JMcDonald_SAEN) December 12, 2016
Pau Gasol vs Tim Duncan at practice today #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/KQUT1NFt5I
— Hannah Trippett (@Hannah_Trippett) December 12, 2016
After the game, reporters caught up with Gasol to ask him about the experience. He said Duncan used the time to give him a few tips on his game. Though he is 36 years old, Gasol can still learn a thing or two from the perennial All-Star.
Who won the one-on-one challenge? “We tied,” said Gasol.
Gasol on playing Tim Duncan 1-on-1… #Spurs pic.twitter.com/1nQlGgKZMr
— Jabari Young (@JabariJYoung) December 12, 2016
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Watch Tim Duncan and Pau Gasol Go Head to Head During a Spurs Practice
Tim Duncan cannot tear himself away from the game of basketball. After retiring in July, the 5-time NBA champion has been seen at the San Antonio Spurs’ practice facility on several occasions. We can now add Monday’s practice to the list, because Duncan was spotted again.
RELATED: Although He’s Retired, Tim Duncan Is Still the Last Person to Leave Spurs’ Practice
Instead of participating as a coach or helping the younger players develop, Duncan was seen playing Spurs center Pau Gasol in a one-on-one contest. In their version, Duncan stayed on defense and Gasol stayed on offense. If Duncan stopped Gasol from scoring, he received a point. If Gasol scored, he received a point.
Tim Duncan, Pau Gasol going no 1-on-1 at #Spurs practice pic.twitter.com/S0lL4OzLJf
— Mike Monroe (@Monroe_SA) December 12, 2016
Pau Gasol, practicando un 1vs1 con Tim Duncan en un entreno de los Spurs pic.twitter.com/HcCUpe1j8u
— More Than A Game ™ (@Pasion_Basket) December 12, 2016
Timmy is at practice today playing some one-on-one with @paugasol pic.twitter.com/ydb5TVMaTE
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) December 12, 2016
At one point during the matchup, the 40-year-old Duncan fouled Gasol during a shot attempt and immediately raised his arm, admitting to the foul just like he used to do as an active player in NBA games.
The most amazing part about Pau and Duncan going one-on-one: TD fouled Pau on a jumper AND CALLED IT HIMSELF. First foul he’s ever committed
— Jeff McDonald (@JMcDonald_SAEN) December 12, 2016
Pau Gasol vs Tim Duncan at practice today #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/KQUT1NFt5I
— Hannah Trippett (@Hannah_Trippett) December 12, 2016
After the game, reporters caught up with Gasol to ask him about the experience. He said Duncan used the time to give him a few tips on his game. Though he is 36 years old, Gasol can still learn a thing or two from the perennial All-Star.
Who won the one-on-one challenge? “We tied,” said Gasol.
Gasol on playing Tim Duncan 1-on-1… #Spurs pic.twitter.com/1nQlGgKZMr
— Jabari Young (@JabariJYoung) December 12, 2016