Why is Tim Duncan called the Big Fundamental?

I just don't get it...

Do you think there are other 'big fundamentals'?

Because he is fundamentally sound.....

What I don't get is Tim Duncan being fundamentally sound. What does fundamentally sound even mean? lol

It means he has a really good b-ball IQ.

Because just about every aspect of his game are fundamentals

It means his fundamentals are very strong.....

Can anybody explain that without using the word fundamental?

I told you, it's because he's very smart under the basket. All of his post moves are textbook.

Post moves.... I know he is very good. But every other NBA players are good at something too.

I know TD is a good player, a good leader and a matured player, but I don't understand him being fundamental.

Cause you never see him with cool dunks or anything fancy. He does FUNDAMENTAL stuff only.

Yup, he's got better post moves than everyone in the NBA right now.

Oh, so big fundamental = "He only does fundamental stuff?" If so, how about Pau Gasol, Dirk Nowitzki and other non-fancy players?

Dirk-fades away
Gasol-not good enough

Bron wrote:

Dirk-fades away
Gasol-not good enough

LOL - @ fades away...


Anyway if that's the case... why is TD being even talked about for all time best PF? B/c Dirk can do the post moves, 3pters and everything...

K†™ wrote:

Bron wrote:

Dirk-fades away
Gasol-not good enough

LOL - @ fades away...


Anyway if that's the case... why is TD being even talked about for all time best PF? B/c Dirk can do the post moves, 3pters and everything...

I meant to write fade aways as in he does them. Fade aways are not a fundamental.

I know - but that means...
TD = fundamentals only
Dirk = Fundamnetals + others


right?

K†™ wrote:

I know - but that means...
TD = fundamentals only
Dirk = Fundamnetals + others


right?

Fade Aways are against all fundamentals. Doing fade aways is doing opposite of what the fundamentals say.

Dirk and Pau Gasol are both very skilled, fundamentally sound players. Players can have flash and fundamentals, it's just not that common (ex. MJ or KB). The reason Tim is "the Big Fundamental" is because he is skilled in every aspect of the game, and uses proper techniques. For example, Shaq uses brute strength to get post position. Amare uses quickness to get position. Duncan gets post position the way they teach you in high school, the proper way. Further more, he is one of the few players that banks shots in, and the only player in the league I can think of that banks shots from 12-15 feet out. He can pass, efficient dribble, ability to drive, can finish with either hand, and manages to do all of this, the right way. That is why Tim Duncan is "The Big Fundamental"

MontasMob59 explained it all

Kibby wrote:

I know - but that means...
TD = fundamentals only
Dirk = Fundamnetals + others


right?

A fadeaway jumpshot or a three pointer is NOT fundamentals for a big man

Tim Duncan is the Big Fundamental cause he does everything by the book. He is your prototypical F/C and not real athletic.

Because he is a fundemental part of his team

Kibby wrote:

I know - but that means...
TD = fundamentals only
Dirk = Fundamnetals + others


right?

Yes,also add KG=Fundmanetlas+power+others

TD is most fundmaentally player sounds because he's based all on fundamentals,never relides on athelticism,smart player and is good at everything with his fundamentals

Btw,Shaq used great footwork to get to his post position

montasmob69 (miles) wrote:

Dirk and Pau Gasol are both very skilled, fundamentally sound players. Players can have flash and fundamentals, it's just not that common (ex. MJ or KB). The reason Tim is "the Big Fundamental" is because he is skilled in every aspect of the game, and uses proper techniques. For example, Shaq uses brute strength to get post position. Amare uses quickness to get position. Duncan gets post position the way they teach you in high school, the proper way. Further more, he is one of the few players that banks shots in, and the only player in the league I can think of that banks shots from 12-15 feet out. He can pass, efficient dribble, ability to drive, can finish with either hand, and manages to do all of this, the right way. That is why Tim Duncan is "The Big Fundamental"

Thanks - very good answer.
I have two questions now.
1. Should a proffessional player know something more than fundamentals? And in what way?
2. Where do you rank Tim Duncan on the all-time PF list? Why?

@Kibby:He will probably answer your questions when he will be around