Twitter Reacts Hilariously to Tim Duncan’s Retirement

After 19 illustrious seasons and five championship rings, Tim Duncan announced his retirement from the NBA Monday.

“The Big Fundamental,” long recognized as the greatest power forward of all time, exemplified excellence, consistency, and leadership. Already, the sports world and the internet alike has had many different reactions to Duncan’s announcement.

Many are taking this opportunity to show their appreciation for the star, but others are (thankfully) having some fun with this occasion, which is ironic, as Duncan, like his head coach Gregg Popovich, rarely cracked a smile throughout his career. Check out some of the reactions:

Some people aren’t taking the news very well…

Need someone to hold me like Timmy holds his basketball #TimDuncan #SpursNation pic.twitter.com/CSJIl50TEA

— Hannah Dickson (@hannahdeeee19) July 11, 2016

Tim Duncan fact: He is also a true fashion pioneer.

We'll miss you Tim Duncan, you and all of your exclusive dad outfits. pic.twitter.com/mRE6OGzGNA

— Brian Krasik (@bkrasik) July 11, 2016

I mean, who else would take a MVP picture dressed like this?

https://twitter.com/MussIDie/status/752559728266403840

I’m sure the Spurs organization, though grateful, can’t be too pleased with the news.

https://twitter.com/bobbyagnese/status/752506350480003072

Duncan: “I have five rings, I do what I want!”

https://twitter.com/Lahlahlindsey/status/752508866890493952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Savage.

https://t.co/vzDl8H9MAV

— Taylor Rooks (@TaylorRooks) July 11, 2016

Hmmm, good point…

Tim Duncan downloaded pokemon go & next day quit his job. tip of the iceberg, Amerca

— PFT Commenter (@PFTCommenter) July 11, 2016

Don’t give Tim Duncan your crappy Gatorade.

Tim Duncan won five NBA titles but to me his greatest accomplishment will always be "Tim Duncan Drinks Bad Gatorade" https://t.co/6AdwLehGLZ

— Rodger Sherman (@rodger) July 11, 2016

Get the tissues ready…

Wow Tim Duncan's HOF speech already leaked pic.twitter.com/Y7bIegGO1b

— jeffisrael.bsky.social (@jeffisrael25) July 11, 2016

The old make way for the new.

TD: hey Kawhi
KL: hey
TD: I'm retiring
KL: ok
TD: cool
KL: see you at the gym
TD: ok
KL: ok
TD: goodbye
KL: bye pic.twitter.com/K8peuK4O38

— Quixem Ramirez (@quixem) July 11, 2016

Thank you, Tim Duncan!

Tim Duncan retires after a magnificent 19-year career. One of the greatest players of all-time. pic.twitter.com/dEAYhvnlRX

— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) July 11, 2016