Open Thread: The elusive Tim Duncan spotted in his natural habitat.

Image of Big Fun during the draft make for a humorous post

On Wednesday night, the NBA world gathered to welcome 30 first round picks. From the Barclay Center in Brooklyn, New York, hopefuls gathered in the green room as NBA Commissioner Adam Silver called the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft.

Each team is given five minutes to officially make their pick.

As the evening progressed, the time between was filled with pundits discussing the previous pick, the upcoming team’s needs, and sometimes talking briefly with NCAA coaches, families, and players.

One variation on the night showed cameras located where franchises and front offices were watching and working as well frothier respective hometowns.

Here you can see San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich with members of the Spurs front office (or PATFO), Brian Wright next to Pop. The man facing away from camera is Gorgui Dieng, who transitioned from player to basketball operations representative since retiring.

And hidden in the back by the door frame in those bright shorts and Questlove t-shirt is none other than Timothy Theodore Duncan.

During the Draft broadcast, they showed the members moving about in the conference room. When the spotlight landed on San Antonio for the fourth pick, the Victory Capital Performance Center office was revealed, Duncan could be seen walking away, so much so that my wife even commented “it looks like he’s avoiding the cameras.”

You must understand that Tim Duncan, although seen in his natural habitat, has proven to be shy and elusive. He avoids cameras and lights and lurks front he corners of a gym while emerging to share infinite wisdom before withdrawing to the recesses of Blackjack Speed Shop.

If you visit the Reddit post, you’ll see most comments are from those who know the Spurs legend’s propensity for avoiding the spotlight.

Spurs fans should not be surprised that (a) he was in the room and (b) that he looks like he doesn’t want to be in the room.

One thing is for sure — he is still part of the franchise that he led through five championships while never missing a postseason. And his opinion is paramount in a room full of basketball minds.

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