While the world watches the likes of Carmelo Anthony and the Miami Heat’s big three make their choices on their futures, Tim Duncan also has an opt-out clause in his contract. Duncan has until June 24 to tell the Spurs if he will be returning to the team or opting out his deal.
ESPN reports that the date of the decision is sooner than normal contract so the Spurs have more than ample time to react to what Duncan decides.
“Such opt-in or opt-out dates for most players are typically June 30, right on the eve of free agency, but sources told ESPN.com the contract is set up to provide the Spurs with a fairly firm read on the 38-year-old stalwart's plans for next season before offseason business starts July 1.
The date still can be moved closer to July 1, sources said, if both parties agree to do so, but it obviously behooves San Antonio to have an answer as early as possible so it can properly chart its course not only in free agency but for the June 26 draft.”
Duncan spoke after Game 1 and said he doesn’t know what the future holds for him at the moment and retirement is certainly an option.
"I don't know when I'm going to retire," Duncan said at a news conference before Game 1 of the Finals. "I don't know what the factors are going to be. I don't know any of that and I don't care about any of that stuff right now. It will happen when it happens.”
The Spurs are on the verge of another NBA championship and whenever Tim Duncan decides to call it a career he will certainly find himself in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
[ESPN]
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