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Duncan has had it with FIBA and its referees
08:46 PM CDT on Saturday, August 28, 2004
ATHENS, Greece – Tim Duncan wasn't available for comment after fouling
out of Friday's semifinal loss to Argentina.
The probable reason became clear after Saturday's bronze-medal game
victory over Lithuania, when Duncan spewed forth some of his
frustrations about officiating during the Olympics.
"I'm about 95 percent sure my FIBA career is over."
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) governs basketball played
outside the United States, including the Olympics.
Asked whether he is concerned that his experiences will deter NBA
players from playing in future Olympics, Duncan said: "I hope not. I'll
try not to share my experiences with anybody."
In eight Olympic games, including Saturday's, Duncan was whistled for 30
fouls. In Duncan's seven seasons with the San Antonio Spurs, his coach
Gregg Popovich recalls him fouling out once, maybe twice.
"He was very frustrated throughout the whole deal," Popovich, a Team USA
assistant, said. "To his credit, he kept his cool when a lot of guys
would have exploded."
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