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I was a big Magic Johnson fan. And I guess people who knew that gave a name that... In that vein. I tried to play like him.

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Tim Duncan
Age: 48
Born: 1976
Born: April 25
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I would have loved to play against Bill Russell. He was such a force.
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When I'm away from basketball, I'm the biggest kid. I do a good job of keeping myself sane. But on the other hand, I'm more of a solitary guy, glad to be left alone.
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When our assists lead to baskets, that's us playing our best, and we begin knocking down shots.
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I'm surrounded by nothing but great people. I've been blessed with that, so really, I've got no choice but to be an all-around good person.
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I think Kevin Garnett is going to be really good at some point.
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I have the loving support of my girlfriend who still attends Wake Forest and is nearing graduation. She helps me cope with the everyday rigors of being an NBA player.
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I don't usually set personal goals.
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I'm not going anywhere. You can print that wherever you want to. I'm here and I'm a Spur for life.
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If we win, I'm happy. The rest of it is just stuff.
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I'm just going to play whatever game is in front of me.
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I'm still learning. Hopefully I can keep getting better, and not stop where I am now.
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I've never gotten too high or too low. It only messes you up.
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Charles Barkley taught me a lot when I played against him. How he would use his body or use his dribble to get people in there and all that stuff. Veteran moves.
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