The Tim Duncan Question

Tim Duncan just got bounced from the playoffs in an unusually excruciating way. But will a failed block shot really prove to be the last play of his career? Should it? To help us decide, here’s a retro diary from one of the greatest Game 7s in NBA history.

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  • The Grantland Basketball Hour (Ep. 10)

    Basketball legend Diana Taurasi and Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey join Bill and Jalen to talk about the NBA playoffs.

  • Summer Movie Preview pt. 1

    Bill Simmons, Wesley Morris, and Chris Connelly ask "What's at stake?" and "Are we sure they're good?" about various movie stars in their Summer Movie Preview.

  • Chuck Klosterman

    Chuck Klosterman calls in to give his thoughts on the NFL draft, whether there should be a change to the NBA's intentional foul rule, and the final season of 'Mad Men.'

  • Jimmy Kimmel, Cousin Sal, Bryan Curtis

    Jimmy Kimmel and Cousin Sal join Bill to discuss Mayweather-Pacquiao and what it was like to walk in with Manny. Plus, Bryan Curtis gives his perspective on the big fight.

  • Haralabos Voulgaris

    Haralabos Voulgaris stops by to discuss the Clippers' Game 5 loss to the Spurs and whether officiating had anything to do with it. Plus, is Jason Kidd a good coach?

  • Brian Windhorst

    Brian Windhorst joins Bill to discuss the Kevin Love injury, predict who will win the Eastern Conference, and ask if Paul Pierce is back.

  • Bill Barnwell

    Grantland NFL columnist Bill Barnwell calls in to talk about the upcoming draft before Bill Simmons declares his newfound hatred for a close Patriots rival.

  • The Grantland Basketball Hour (Ep. 9)

    Bill Simmons, Jalen Rose, and Zach Lowe countdown the 25 most intriguing people of the NBA playoffs.

  • The Grantland Basketball Hour (Ep. 8)

    Jalen Rose, Zach Lowe, and Bill Simmons ask which teams have a sense of urgency and whether there's a solution to the Hack-a-Shaq problem. Then: playoff predictions.

  • Bill's Dad

    Bill's dad calls in to talk about the Celtics making the playoffs, the Aaron Hernandez trial, and the Red Sox starting the season strong.

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