Who's better? Garnett or Duncan?

Question

I think Garnet has more skills than Duncan, but Duncan is more effective.

Answer 1

DUNCAN

Answer 2

Garnett has more talent but Timmy Duncan is a proven champ and got skills too

Answer 3

GARNETT....

Answer 4

just look at the stats for Duncan.

4 championships, 3 finals mvp's, 2 nba mvp's, and i think every year but one he's been all nba and all defence team, only year not an all star the game wasn't played in the lock out season.

look at the impact both had on there teams too. compare the spurs and t'wolves from 98 to 06. the spurs rose to three nba championships the t'wolves none, every year the spurs where in the post season, the t'wolves never made an impact.

yes the t'wolves didn't have as good a team as the spurs but garnett was in the way of them getting better, look at the celtics, garnett finally realised he can rely on other players to make the shots and to call the shots. and look at how alot of the celtic players improved. if Garnett had that thinking in minnesota what could the t'wolves had accomplished???

Answer 5

duncan overateed. KG IS THE **** BABYY. garnett!!

Answer 6

i agree with what you say...but then duncan really had more team players (that are decent) around him when he won his championships...david robinson, sean elliot back then...now tony parker, manu ginobili, and bruce bowen...when garnett was in minnisota a lot of the times he really didn't have enough to win a championship...but in boston he had plenty of help (who knows what would have happen if garnett was on a good team, and duncan was on a c**p team)

Answer 7

(I'm Not Thinking from The Stand Point Of Rings Because That Comes Through Team Effort And A Different Team Would've Meant Different results For Both Players) So I'll View This From An Individual Perspective



This Is One Of the Hardest Questions I Have Ever Had To Answer I Almost Didn't. Think About It Duncan Is Composed Garnet Is Intense Yet There Personality Works As Part Of Why They Are So Productive Garnett Can Do just About Whatever He Conceives On The court Duncan Does Only What Is Necessary They Are Equally Focused And Just About As Good  But I Pick Duncan Only Because Of His Bank Shot In The Corner I Don't Think It Can be covered With Single Coverage      

Answer 8

KG. People talk tto much about Duncan building a (not quite a) dynasty. He helped build a great team along with the other great players around him. Garnett never had anybody around him to help him build a good team. The one year he has a good team around him he wins a championship. Coincidence? I think not. Garnett is quicker, longer, and has a better outside shot. He's the better player.

Answer 9

Before u lost ur 5pts u should ask ur self and some fans why Duncan is better then KG

Duncan

NBA 4title

All star

NBA final MVP

much more

KG

All star

NBA title

Defense of title

Duncan is the best PF in NBA right now

sorry but it was a great question, but u lost 5pts for no reason.

I gained 2pts for that. Lol

Answer 10

Duncan.  He also provides more intangibles.

Answer 11

Duncan is bigger...Garnett has to move more...because Duncan is bigger and can post he is better.

Answer 12

Garnett is more versatile than Tim Duncan. But The Big Fundamental has proven himself better than the Big Ticket. I agree with you that he is also more effective than KG. Why? Isn't he the guy who changed San Antonio's fortune? I mean, when they drafted him back in 1997, they immediately became contenders. Kinda like LeBron James turning Cleveland's fortune. Those once in a lifetime franchise changing type of guys.  

Answer 13

This reminds me a little bit of the Bill Russel - Wilt Chamberlain comparisons (just a little).  I go with Duncan.  TD carried the Spurs for the last several years, and he becomes more effective during the playoffs and the finals.  KG is a sure HOFer but he wasn't able to do much with the T-Wolves.

Answer 14

Garnett now, but Duncan every year before this one.  

Answer 15

Although I like Garnett better I would have to admit Duncan is the better overall player.

Answer 16

Garnett

Answer 17

Garnett. More emotional. Duncan always has the same sad face.

Answer 18

tim duncan for sure garnett might have won a championship this year but he hasn't won multiple rings nor is he such a big precense (as duncan is) in the post  

Answer 19

Duncan...he has done so much more in his career...

USBWA College Player of the Year (1997)

Naismith College Player of the Year (1997)

John Wooden Award (1997)

ACC Player of the Year (1996, 1997)

NBA Rookie of the Year (1998)

NBA MVP (2002, 2003)

NBA Finals MVP (1999, 2003, 2005)

NBA Champion (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007)

NBA All-Star Game MVP (2000)

must I say anything else? not to mention that he built a dynasty...

Answer 20

come the **** on garnett hands down

Answer 21

Duncan will go down as a top 3 PF of all time. I say he is better than Garnett because he can consistently be counted on as a go to guy at any point in the post. He can do it with power or w/ that sweet bank shot from the high post. He can take over a game offensively which Garnett has been criticized for late in games.

W/ that said, KG has more athleticism and excels in passing. He is one of the greatest; but I feel that Duncan is the better of the two.  

Answer 22

**TIM DUNCAN**

Answer 23

i'd say they're equal. garnetts explosive/aggresive type of play is equal to duncans patient/calm type. they have 2 things in common though, they are both very powerful in the post and have a lot of finesse (for 7 footers, they can still hit the occasional 15 footer except garnetts is straight down the net while duncans is the bank shot)

Answer 24

although I love the Big Ticket's game, passion and leadership, and the fact he put the latest banner up in the rafters, the better OVERALL player is Tim...I was CRUSHED the year we missed the pick position needed to draft Duncan and I am POSITIVE if he had been teaming with the likes of Mercer, Paul, Walker and Chauncey the C's would have IN EXCESS of twenty banners up there by now...