![]() ![]() It was a marvelous effort from both men that will stand in the annals of basketball history. Garnett didn't fall behind with his 25 points, 13 rebounds, six assists, three steals, and one block. The defense didn't know how to deal with Duncan's versatility. It's a fundamentalist coach's dream to have a big that plays like how they did.ĭuncan eventually ran away with the victory after posting a superb stat line of 33 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, a steal, and four blocks. Both showed power and finesse in the post as well as the vision to find the open man when they get doubled. If somebody asks what a traditional big man can do on the court, you show them the first game of the 2001 Playoffs' first-round duel between the Spurs and the Timberwolves. The Battle of the Titan Forwards (April 21, 2001, MIN 82-87 SAS) He had a stat line of 22 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, a steal, and two blocks in 44 minutes of action. Meanwhile, Duncan had a solid night despite the loss. He was the sole reason the Wolves didn't lose that game. He finished with 32 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and three blocks on 67% shooting. Garnett put on a monster display as almost all of the Timberwolves' plays went through him. ![]() Meanwhile, Duncan was also starting to carry the Spurs load for an aging Admiral Robinson. Starbury left for the Big Apple, and it was up to him to carry the team on his own. This game encapsulated how much Garnett meant to the Timberwolves throughout the time he was with the franchise. The Kevin Garnett Show (November 17, 2000, SAS 94-99 MIN) It was a signal to the fans of what's to come whenever these two butt heads down low. Garnett had an equally impressive stat line of 25 points, 11 rebounds, one assist, four steals, and a block. Duncan finished with 28 points, 19 rebounds, three assists, and a block. The two young stars put on a show as they wowed the crowd with their moves. Meanwhile, Duncan played for only 35 minutes as he had teammates like Vinny Del Negro and Jarren Jackson to back him up in spite of David Robinson's absence. Garnett played for 40 minutes in an attempt by him and Stephon Marbury to keep the Timberwolves in the game. Tim Duncan entered the league during the 1997-98 season after being drafted by the Spurs with the top overall pick, and it didn't take long before the two showed how explosive their coming battles will be for the coming years. The Opening Salvo (February 24, 1998, MIN 99-105 SAS) These games are listed in chronological order to showcase how these two have fared in their rivalry through the years. If you're looking for five of the most explosive duels, you don't have to anywhere but here. They've squared off a total of 44 times, spoiling the league with a rich trove of matches to go back to and review. And the league is always given a treat when they face each other. However, no one can deny that they both command double teams and respect from their opponents whenever they are on the court. The Big Ticket makes a lot of explosive highlights The Big Fundamental has as bland of a playing style as humanly possible. Garnett is expressive and energetic Duncan is probably the guy Kawhi Leonard took inspiration from in terms of privacy. The two future Hall of Famers is the complete opposite of the other. ![]() The two big men have defined what a power forward should be able to do during the 2000s and are still influential in how many of today's bigs play. It appears Spence did thorough research to make sure he had the hypothetical upper hand before comparing the two basketball Hall of Famers to himself and Crawford, even if the San Antonio Spurs great Duncan’s nickname of “The Big Fundamental” was given due to his boring yet dominant style of play.Ask any NBA fan worth their salt to list down 10 of the best power forwards to ever lace them up, and you'll likely hear Minnesota Timberwolves franchise player Kevin Garnett and San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan come out of their mouths. If I compare it to basketball, it's like Tim Duncan versus Kevin Garnett.” I'm going to be the better fighter overall. The jab, the hook, blocking, whatever it is. I feel like I am more durable, especially if we stand there and we just go at it. “I feel like, just, I'm the stronger fighter. I'm going to fight my heart out,” Spence told a group of reporters. It's time to put the work in and get down to the weight that we agreed on. Although Spence (28-0, 22 KOs) was in NFL mode, he reached for a basketball comparison between legends to better describe his highly anticipated welterweight clash against Terence Crawford (39-0, 30 KOs) on July 29. ![]()
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