ESPN’s Richard Jefferson has said some stupid stuff over the years, including a few shots at Duke. He makes for good TV and all, but from time to time, he really says some stupid stuff.
He didn’t help himself here and it doesn't really matter if he was serious or not. Video never goes away but context does. Here’s what he said after Tim Duncan filled in for Gregg Popovich:
“Tim Duncan has been carried by people his entire life. Except for his hairdresser. Tim Duncan has been getting credit for so many things that he hasn’t done.