Muhammad Ali vs. Tim Duncan (Better Philosophy for Success)
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Muhammad Ali vs. Tim Duncan (Better Philosophy for Success)
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Muhammad Ali vs. Tim Duncan (Better Philosophy for Success)
Is it better to not talk any trash and show no emotion like Tim Duncan or is it better to talk trash and try to get inside of your opponent's head? Personally, I think that it is better to be like Tim Duncan. People that talk trash only motivate me to play better. I also have a lot more respect for people like Duncan.
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Different kind of Trash Talking.
Ali talked to the Media, but I don't think he talked to his opponant much.
Guys like Jordan talk to their opponant but we as fans don't hear what's said.
As a fan, I love the entertaining interview. I love the guy like Ali who's so much fun to listen to.
Now, as far as what's more effective, I think intensity is important, whether it's quiet intensity or trash talking intensity. Personally, when I play, I'd rather not trash talk, I'd rather just concentrate on the game, so I think, if I'm playing the game, I agree with you, I'd rather play with Tim Duncan than say a trash talking guy like KG or Jordan.
but Ali's a bad comparison, cause Ali was a great interview, and I love it when guys are great interviews.
Ali talked to the Media, but I don't think he talked to his opponant much.
Guys like Jordan talk to their opponant but we as fans don't hear what's said.
As a fan, I love the entertaining interview. I love the guy like Ali who's so much fun to listen to.
Now, as far as what's more effective, I think intensity is important, whether it's quiet intensity or trash talking intensity. Personally, when I play, I'd rather not trash talk, I'd rather just concentrate on the game, so I think, if I'm playing the game, I agree with you, I'd rather play with Tim Duncan than say a trash talking guy like KG or Jordan.
but Ali's a bad comparison, cause Ali was a great interview, and I love it when guys are great interviews.
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When you talk trash, you better be able to back it up or you end up making urself look like an idiot.
If ur quite and fail to succeed, ppl will call you out for being weak.
its always good to be humble man
If ur quite and fail to succeed, ppl will call you out for being weak.
its always good to be humble man
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Luv those Knicks wrote:Different kind of Trash Talking.
Ali talked to the Media, but I don't think he talked to his opponant much.
I guess that has sth to do with being in a heavyweight fight throwing punches at each other kind of takes away the possibility to talk much to begin with But as far as boxing goes i doubt there was anybody as much interacting with his direct opponent than Ali, be it with talking or gestures .
But Ali actually isn
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Luv those Knicks wrote:Different kind of Trash Talking.
Ali talked to the Media, but I don't think he talked to his opponant much.
Guys like Jordan talk to their opponant but we as fans don't hear what's said.
As a fan, I love the entertaining interview. I love the guy like Ali who's so much fun to listen to.
Now, as far as what's more effective, I think intensity is important, whether it's quiet intensity or trash talking intensity. Personally, when I play, I'd rather not trash talk, I'd rather just concentrate on the game, so I think, if I'm playing the game, I agree with you, I'd rather play with Tim Duncan than say a trash talking guy like KG or Jordan.
but Ali's a bad comparison, cause Ali was a great interview, and I love it when guys are great interviews.
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Ali is considered hands-down GOAT
Duncan is one of the greats, but not the best
So maybe that answers the question; Ali was more successful with his philosophy than Duncan has been with his.
But I think it also depends upon the makeup of the athelete. Duncan has admitted that he plays better when he is keeps his emotions in check, but some (Kobe, Jordan) need to fire themselves up
Duncan is one of the greats, but not the best
So maybe that answers the question; Ali was more successful with his philosophy than Duncan has been with his.
But I think it also depends upon the makeup of the athelete. Duncan has admitted that he plays better when he is keeps his emotions in check, but some (Kobe, Jordan) need to fire themselves up
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I think that in a team sport, it's better to be humble. No matter how good you are, you're relying on teammates, and they may not be able to back up your talk.
But in something like boxing, it's all you, and when you're the best like Ali was, I think the emotional victory can kind of assist the literal victory.
But in something like boxing, it's all you, and when you're the best like Ali was, I think the emotional victory can kind of assist the literal victory.