I was rooting for Duncan, and he absolutely dominated the final, critical seven minutes of the third quarter. He stepped up when he was needed the most--in the second half of game seven--and lived up to his super-star sobriquet. But his post-game/award comments disappointed me.
First, he said that he knew what he wanted to do for himself, and his teammates. Unmentioned went the fans, who he thanks for their devotion in a scripted NBA commercial, and the city.
Then, he went on-and-on about his deserving teammates and team, but never complemented the Pistons for being as great as they are and making this series the classic it was. The Pistons were no less deserving; I've rarely seen a mentally tougher, more cohesive team in any sport.
I don't mean to sound petty, but Duncan looks like such a thoughtful man that I expected something more diplomatic, even if not Solomonic.
It is not the easiest thing to do in such a short time. I think he did great. He is a classy guy and living in this city I know the love he has for it, the community and the fans. His wife is due with their first child any day now.
Tim Duncan is a classy person, from what I have observed, and that interview came shortly after the game ended. My guess is he later remembered to thank the fans and the city.