![]() ![]() He's the Spurs' all-time leader in total regular season points (26,496), rebounds (15,091), blocks (3,020), minutes (47,368) and games played (1,392).Not only was he the third player in NBA history to reach 1,000 career wins, he was the first player to reach 1,000 wins with one team. San Antonio Spurs Hall of Fame forward Tim Duncan won’t be accompanying coach Gregg Popovich on the bench next season, the team confirmed on Thursday, as the former assistant plans to step away.He finished his career with 15 All-NBA Team (tied for most all-time) and 15 All-Defensive Team (most all-time) honors. Duncan earned recognition in making 15 All-Star teams, 15 All-NBA teams and 15 All-Defensive teams, two Kia MVP awards and two Finals MVPs before joining the coaching staff as an assistant in.He's the only player in NBA history to start and win an NBA championship in three separate decades. In his third NBA season, Tim Duncan was once again spectacular by ranking 9th in scoring, 3rd in rebounds, and 7th in blocks. Tim Duncan Is The Most Underappreciated Superstar In NBA History Tim Duncan won 5 Championships, 3 Finals MVPs, 2 MVP Awards and he should be one of the.In addition to the championships, MVPs and Finals MVPs, Duncan led the Spurs to a 1,072-438 regular season record, the best in NBA history over 19 seasons."Thank you coach Pop, for being more than a coach. Buford before thanking Popovich, who he played under for all 19 of his seasons. ![]() The soft-spoken superstar addressed his family, ex-Wake Forest coach Dave Odom and Spurs general manager R.C. From my teammates, from these guys over here (group of ex-teammates and coaches), than they can explain that they got from me, and I know that." "To all of you in here, the fans, all of San Antonio - thank you," Duncan said. "The love and support is overwhelming, especially over the last couple weeks. ![]() The hour-long ceremony - which took place after San Antonio's 113-100 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans - was hosted by Spurs legend Sean Elliot, and featured speeches from coach Gregg Popovich, who teared up when he said that Duncan is "exactly the same person now as he was when he walked in the door," and Duncan's long-time teammates Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. 21 jersey was raised to the rafters of the AT&T Center Sunday night, officially immortalizing "The Big Fundamental" as one of the greatest players in San Antonio Spurs history. Watch Video: NBA weekend in review: Spurs retire Tim Duncan's numberĪfter 19 seasons, five NBA championships and two MVP awards, Tim Duncan's No. ![]()
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