5 best moments from Tim Duncan's jersey retirement ceremony

5 best moments from Tim Duncan’s jersey retirement ceremony

Dec 18, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Former San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan smiles during a ceremony to retire his No. 21jersey after an NBA basketball game between the Spurs and the New Orleans Pelicans at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 25, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (L) and center Tim Duncan (21) sit on the bench late in the second half against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. San Antonio won 96-78. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

4. “Nanu”

Manu Ginobili followed Parker on the mic, on just like TP, his speech was oozing with funny inside stories and just as much heart.

The best revelation, though, came in a story about a costly mistake Ginobili made in a 2006 NBA playoff game that cost the Spurs the game. Manu was busy beating himself up and didn’t want anything to do with anyone, but Duncan was persistent.

Timmy wound up getting a hold of Ginobili and taking him out to dinner to let him know everything would be all right, but we already knew Duncan was a great leader. The best part of this whole story was the revelation that throughout their time together in San Antonio, Timmy called his friend “Nanu” rather than Manu.

https://twitter.com/DefPenHoops/status/810683950498717696

Possibly a Mork & Mindy reference? It wouldn’t surprise us. You can check out Manu Ginobili’s entire speech here.

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