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Tim named IBM Player Of The Year

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Tim Duncan of the Midwest Division champion San Antonio Spurs has been named winner of the 2001-02 IBM Award, determined by a computerized rating that measures a player's overall contribution to a team.

Duncan outscored the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year, Ben Wallace, 112.92 to 103.75 to win his first-ever IBM Award. The Minnesota Timberwolves' Kevin Garnett finished third with 101.51 points. The Clippers' Elton Brand (94.67), Lakers' Shaquille O'Neal (90.89), Nets' Jason Kidd (90.10), Celtics' Paul Pierce (89.32), Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (88.85), Magic's Tracy McGrady (87.29) and Sonics' Gary Payton (83.35) rounded out the top ten.

Duncan, who became the 14th player in NBA history to score 2,000 points and grab 1,000 rebounds in a single season, led the Spurs to their second straight Midwest Division title, the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference and a tie for the second-best record in the NBA this season at 58-24. The Spurs four-time All-Star finished the regular season ranked in the top ten in five major statistical categories and led the NBA in field goals made and free throws made. He finished fifth in scoring (25.5
ppg), second in rebounding (12.7 rpg), third in blocks (2.48 bpg), ninth in field goal percentage (.508) and sixth in minutes played (40.6 mpg).

During the 2001-02 season, Duncan notched a league-high 67 double-doubles and became only the fifth player since 1972-73 to rank in the top five in scoring, rebounding and blocks - joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Patrick Ewing, Hakeem Olajuwon and Shaquille O'Neal. Duncan also registered two 20-20 games this season with 29 points and 21 rebounds on January 29 vs. Charlotte and 24 points and 21 rebounds on February 12 at Sacramento. Duncan's top statistical performance of his career came on
December 26 vs. Dallas when he recorded a career-high 53 points (19-28 FGA, 15-15 FTA) with 11 rebounds, four assists and three blocks. During the 2001-02 season, Duncan was named the Western Conference Player of the Month for December, March and April and captured the Western Conference Player of the Week six times.

The IBM Award, created to honor the player who contributes most to his team's overall success, utilizes a computer evaluation of key offensive and defensive statistics to determine an overall leader.










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Comments

  • vincesanityvincesanity Posts: 2,027
    Congradulations.....

    He deserves it ~~~~~~image
  • DerrickDerrick Posts: 4,287 ✭✭
    I agree. He definitely deserves that award just like he deserves the MVP. If Tim Duncan doesn't win the MVP award, then they shouldn't even an MVP award from now on out, because he's carried the Spurs on his back the whole season, and guided them to a great record, season, and playoff spot. His numbers are out of control GREAT...he definitely deserves it.
  • duncangalduncangal Posts: 3,140 ✭
    Thank you guys, stats don't lie. He truly does deserve MVP, but if he doesn't get it, just wanted everyone to see who truely should have it.
    I still collect Tim Duncan! Love all high end auto's, and game used basketball of Tony Parker, and Ginobili too! image This means more to me than any card...You can catch me on my site: Highlight Reel Trading
  • duncangalduncangal Posts: 3,140 ✭
    ttt
    I still collect Tim Duncan! Love all high end auto's, and game used basketball of Tony Parker, and Ginobili too! image This means more to me than any card...You can catch me on my site: Highlight Reel Trading
  • HondoHondo Posts: 1,902
    very nice lil duncan... now all thats left is MVP.. after they rap up the championship of courseimage
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  • DisrealTVDisrealTV Posts: 1,153 ✭✭
    JOYCE WHAT ARE YOU DOING ON LINE?? ITS ALMOST GAME - TIME... another triple - double coming up... total domination by duncan is what he did to the sonics... hey joyce.. my cards in yet?
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  • duncangalduncangal Posts: 3,140 ✭
    Don't worry, I won't miss it, lol. I'm not taking the Sonics lightly, they can be tough. I haven't received your cards yet, will let you know when I do! image
    I still collect Tim Duncan! Love all high end auto's, and game used basketball of Tony Parker, and Ginobili too! image This means more to me than any card...You can catch me on my site: Highlight Reel Trading
  • airKobe08airKobe08 Posts: 739
    duncan deserves it and i'm glad if he gets it! It just creates more motivation for my lakers to play the mvp of the league.

    Like duncan said.....if he wins~ People are gonna go at him even worse........
    especially people like shaq!!
  • duncangalduncangal Posts: 3,140 ✭
    Thank you, I think, lol
    I still collect Tim Duncan! Love all high end auto's, and game used basketball of Tony Parker, and Ginobili too! image This means more to me than any card...You can catch me on my site: Highlight Reel Trading
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