I know many — if not most of us — have seen this before; but for me, it’s been a while. Honestly, it feels like something we should post once a year when the basketball gods are in their slumber.

Tim Duncan was sitting and talking with basketball legend Bill Russell in 2009 when the NBA decided to name the MVP award in Russell’s honor.

They are possibly two of the most like-minded basketball legends known for the acumen and IQ.

“The day after (Jackie Robinson) died his wife called me and said ‘I want you to be a pall bearer at Jackie’s funeral’. I said, ‘Of course, but could I ask why? Why me?‘ And she said, ‘You were Jackie’s favorite athlete’…and I feel the same way about you.” -Bill Russell to Tim Duncan

Russell goes on to say “I don’t think you’re finished yet,” and Duncan replies,

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