195 Quotes by Tim Duncan

It always feels good to win, it’s always tough to lose.

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.

I don’t usually set personal goals.

When our assists lead to baskets, that’s us playing our best, and we begin knocking down shots.

At this point, if I were to psychoanalyze myself, I’d have to say I am a clown, cleverly disguised as a regular person.

You’ve got to stay ready, especially around here. That’s what we preach, you’ll get your opportunity whether it comes at the beginning or in the middle or in the end whenever it may be. When your time comes, you need to be ready to go because you’re going to earn your minutes.

I’m not better when I force shots. I’m going to take them as they come. They are really sagging in there, trying to take me out of the game. It’s my job to find guys. I want to be aggressive and take my shots, but I can’t force them.

If we win, I’m happy. The rest of it is just stuff.

I am who I am because of the people who I grew up with and where I’m from.