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McDyess has been an integral part of the Spurs’ rotation as a defender, with the versatility to guard the entire gamut of NBA big men. His most famous moment, of course, was the tip-in to beat the Lakers earlier on this rodeo trip. McDyess credits Popovich’s minutes management for potentially prolonging his career another season. “It’s the best situation I’ve ever been in,” McDyess said. San Antonio Express-News

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Parker said he was grateful for the support he had gotten from teammates who say he deserved to have been selected. Veteran Antonio McDyess, himself a former All-Star, was most miffed. “I can’t believe Tony’s not on the team,” he said. “There’s a lot of good players on this (Spurs) team, and Tony does a lot for everybody on this team. San Antonio Express-News

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The Pistons often had a stereo blaring music in their locker room before games. That won’t be found in the Spurs’ locker room. After the Spurs’ win over the Golden State Warriors on Monday, the team enjoyed a dinner together in San Francisco. “When I got there, the Pistons were playing music, rapping and cursing,” McDyess said. “They said that’s what worked for them. And half of them said that if they don’t go out [the night] before a game they don’t play well. On this team you don’t get that. Different things work for different teams.” Yahoo! Sports

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Jeff McDonald: McDyess joked he should get some time off after exerting himself for two dunks. "He's dunking again now, after a few years," Manu says. Twitter

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The first 41 games of McDyess’ supposed farewell season have served to lob an awfully big monkeywrench into those plans. At 36, the Spurs’ eldest statesman has been playing so well, and feeling so spry, he has lately begun to reconsider retirement. “If I could play here another year,” McDyess said, “I would definitely contemplate it.” San Antonio Express-News

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For the record, McDyess says he’s still leaning toward retirement but is leaving the door to a 16th season slightly ajar. “I’m not going to say never,” McDyess said. San Antonio Express-News

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If the Spurs are to make a run to a fifth NBA title, McDyess will no doubt play a prominent role. It’s little wonder, then, Popovich isn’t buying McDyess’ retirement plan. “I think he’s got more in him, personally,” Popovich said. San Antonio Express-News

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Frank Isola: I still remember talking to Antonio McDyess at MSG after a preseason game & he said "sprained knee, no problem." Dice then missed 2 years Twitter

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"We're so much more relaxed," McDyess said. "It's hard to explain. It's a feeling we didn't have last year for each other. It was like we was total strangers on the court with each other ... guys were like afraid to say anything. Now it's like if you mess up, anyone can say something. You've got to be able to take it if you ain't done something right." NBA.com

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Antonio McDyess had said this likely would be his final NBA season. He's not backing off. Barring an unexpected turn of events, the San Antonio Spurs forward will retire after this, his 16th season. "No doubt,'' McDyess said in an interview with FanHouse before Thursday's game at Denver about retiring. "I've been in it for 16 years. I'm tired. My body is breaking down. I'm just tired. Enough is enough.'' FanHouse.com

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"If I'm willing to retire, definitely it's not about the money right now,'' McDyess said. "(Playing) 16 years is a long time. I had fun. I've been blessed to play that long. Just to get to this point of my career is definitely a great thing. But I know when to say, 'No (more).' I know when to stop because I can't do it no more. I'm out there and can't run around with young guys and waking up with achy bones for no reason. That's kind of telling me it's time to let it go.'' FanHouse.com

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McDyess did acknowledge there's a slim possibly he could come back for a 17th season. "I hate to say never, that I won't (ever play again) because I still love the game,'' McDyess said. "But if you ask me right now, it will definitely be, 'Yes, I'm done after this year.' ... It's a strong, strong, strong yes (of retiring after this season). ... I'm pretty sure I will retire, but I still got friends that still say, 'Hey, Dice give us one more year.''' FanHouse.com

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Veteran big man Antonio McDyess, the Spurs' oldest player at age 36, said he doesn't plan to play past this season. “I didn't know what to expect when they signed me (in 2009), and I'm glad to be back,” McDyess said, “but I think this is it. I'm the oldest player (on the Spurs) now, and I feel like it. I'm not trying to see any more years. I'm pretty sure this is it. “My body just can't take it. I'm not Juwan Howard. I can't believe he's still out there, even though he is in great shape.” San Antonio Express-News

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