“Subjecting himself to learning and maturing in a college atmosphere was wiser than entering the NBA early.”
—Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

"He's not throwing behind-the-back passes, he's not doing tomahawk jams, he's not doing anything that's very flashy. He's just a very unassuming guy who goes about his job, and the next thing you know he's got 23 points and 20 rebounds."
—Veteran NBA coach Byron Scott

"If Tim starts making threes, we can all go home."
—Mavs head coach Avery Johnson

"He's been clutcher than clutch. At the end of close games, everyone knows we're going to him. That makes it much tougher on Dunc, of course—and he still comes through."
—Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich

“He’s not a good passer, he’s a great passer. He’s the best passer I’ve seen at his size since Bill Walton.”
—Popovich

“Tim has been a joy.”
—Popovich

“He sees the court as well or better than a lot of guards. When I look at him I see nothing but greatness.”
—Hall of Famer Jerry West

“He would have gone to the 1992 Olympics and held his own against the world.”
—Tricia Duncan

“If you’re looking for a fearless warrior who plays his A-game every single night, you'd have a hard time finding anybody better than Timmy in any era.”
—Former Wake Forest head coach Dave Odom

"His hoop IQ is extraordinary."
—All-Star Lamar Odom

“Dunc is one of the few players in the NBA with a significant go-to move; his inside pivot into the rocker step position off the glass is deadly from 12 to 15 feet.”
—Former All-Star Reggie Theus

l“Don’t be fooled. He’s much more vicious than he looks.”
—NBA veteran Joe Smith

"Some great players will take a possession or two off. Tim never does."
—Celtics forward Raef LaFrentz

“He’s a great player, there’s not any question about that.”
—Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan

“He’s got the footwork of Kevin McHale, the athleticism of David Robinson. That’s a heck of a talent.”
—Former All-Star Brad Daugherty

“Dunc is a real thinker out there—plus he‘s got a tremendous work ethic to go with all the talent.”
—NBA executive Donnie Walsh

“He’s a quiet assassin who is skilled in all aspects of the game.”
—Nuggets head coach George Karl

“He has an understanding of the game I can really appreciate.”
—Hall of Famer David Robinson

“Mom never got to see Timmy play ball seriously. But I think she’s looking down from heaven cheering him on—the loudest voice among all the angels. I think Timmy still hears her.”
—Cheryl Duncan Lowery