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Tim Duncan
Timothy Theodore Duncan is an American former professional basketball player and coach who spent his entire 19-year career with the San Antonio Spurs in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Big Fundamental", he is widely considered the greatest power forward of all time and one of the greatest players in NBA history, and was a central contributor to the franchise's success dur…
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Born 25 April 1976 · Q193020
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2026· 30 entries
The Press Democrat: Timothy William Duncan
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Blog de Basket: The 10 best power forwards in NBA history: from Duncan's dominance to the legend of Pau Gasol
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ESPN Singapore: 50 Greatest Black Athletes debate: Tim Duncan vs. David Robinson
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Basketball Forever: Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett Lead 2020 Hall of Fame Class
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Basketball Network: Mavs announcer recalled mistakenly almost calling Tim Duncan George Gervin during a game: "I caught myself"
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BasketNews.com: Wemby already achieves record that Spurs legend Tim Duncan never reached
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Basketball Network: “Don’t even try and tell me that kid can’t play basketball” – Larry Bird predicted Tim Duncan's greatness after a rough summer league
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BVM Sports: Why Darryn Peterson reminds Marc J. Spears of Tim Duncan?
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Yahoo Sports: DeMarcus Cousins Speaks Out On 'Disrespected' Spurs Icon Tim Duncan
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Air Alamo: Ranking the five best seasons Tim Duncan's teammates ever had
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Public attention spiked: 20,205 Wikipedia readers in one day, 9.1× the usual 2,213, with 1 article edits. Editors noted: restore previous lead image; in-game jersey more recognizable and commonly-used for depiction than warm-up attire as "natural and appropriate representations of
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Public attention spiked: 13,404 Wikipedia readers in one day, 6.1× the usual 2,213, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 21,231 Wikipedia readers in one day, 9.6× the usual 2,213, with 1 article edits. Editors noted: Early life implement edit request by User:Anathema8
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Public attention spiked: 32,064 Wikipedia readers in one day, 14.5× the usual 2,213, with 2 article edits. Editors noted: Playoff disappointments (2007–2013) ref mod
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Public attention spiked: 20,736 Wikipedia readers in one day, 9.4× the usual 2,213, with 0 article edits.
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2022· 1 entry
To commemorate the NBA's 75th Anniversary, The Athletic named Duncan as the ninth greatest player in NBA history, the highest-ranked power forward on their list
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2020· 4 entries
Duncan stepped down as assistant coach
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It was announced that Duncan would be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on August 29
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Leading the Spurs to a 104–103 comeback win over the Charlotte Hornets, which Popovich missed for personal reasons
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And named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021
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2019· 1 entry
The San Antonio Spurs named Duncan an assistant coach
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2017· 3 entries
In 2017, Duncan and his girlfriend welcomed their first child.
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In August 2017, BlackJack Speed Shop, in partnership with The Tim Duncan Foundation, organized urgently needed supplies for victims of Hurricane Harvey.
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Duncan and his girlfriend welcomed their first child
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2016· 2 entries
The Spurs retired Duncan's No
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Announced his retirement from the NBA after 19 seasons with San Antonio
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2015· 5 entries
In a win over the New York Knicks, Duncan recorded 16 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in his NBA-record 954th victory with one team, surpassing John Stockton's 953 wins with the Utah Jazz
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Duncan re-signed with the Spurs to a two-year deal
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Awarded Twyman–Stokes Teammate of the Year Award (2015).
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Passed Alex English to move into 16th place on the NBA's all-time scoring list with 30 points against the Los Angeles Clippers
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Duncan sued his former investment adviser Charles Banks, claiming over $20 million in losses
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2014· 1 entry
Duncan scored his 25,000th point in the first half of the Spurs' 93–80 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, becoming the 19th player in NBA history to reach the milestone
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2013· 2 entries
Duncan became the oldest player to record a 20–20 game in NBA history, finishing with 23 points, 21 rebounds, and the game-winning jump shot against the Atlanta Hawks
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Awarded All-NBA Team (2013).
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2012· 3 entries
Duncan agreed to re-sign with the Spurs
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In the third game of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Duncan set the record for most career blocks in playoffs history, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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Head coach Gregg Popovich decided to give Duncan a night off by listing him on the official scorecard as "DNP-OLD", poking fun at his 36-year-old body
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2010· 2 entries
Duncan recorded his third career triple-double against the Golden State Warriors
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Duncan was named as the starting forward for the West for the 2010 NBA All-Star Game
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2009· 2 entries
Duncan was ranked 8th by Slam magazine among the top 50 NBA players of all time
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Duncan was inducted into the Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame
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2008· 1 entry
Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (2008).
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2007· 2 entries
Awarded All-NBA Team (2007).
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Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (2007).
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2006· 1 entry
Was named one of the Next 10 Greatest Players on the tenth anniversary of the release of the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team by the TNT broadcasting crew
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2005· 3 entries
Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (2005).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (2005).
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Awarded Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award (2005).
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2004· 1 entry
Awarded All-NBA Team (2004).
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2003· 8 entries
Duncan signed a seven-year, $122 million contract with the Spurs
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Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (2003).
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Awarded Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award (2003).
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Awarded Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (2003).
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Awarded Best NBA Player ESPY Award (2003).
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Awarded NBA Most Valuable Player Award (2003).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (2003).
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Duncan was also a member of the USA team that recorded ten wins and qualified for the 2004 Summer Olympics
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2002· 5 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with _Retired Basketball (2002).
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Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (2002).
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Awarded NBA Most Valuable Player Award (2002).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (2002).
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Duncan was named to the ACC 50th Anniversary men's basketball team honoring the 50 greatest players in ACC history
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2001· 5 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with _Retired Basketball (2001).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (2001).
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Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (2001).
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In 2001, Duncan established the Tim Duncan Foundation to fund programs involving health awareness and research, education, and youth sports and recreation in San Antonio, Winston-Salem, and the United States Virgin Islands.
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Duncan established the Tim Duncan Foundation to fund programs involving health awareness and research, education, and youth sports and recreation in San Antonio, Winston-Salem, and the United States Virgin Islands
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2000· 6 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with _Retired Basketball (2000).
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Awarded NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award (2000).
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Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (2000).
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Awarded Best NBA Player ESPY Award (2000).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (2000).
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Legislature of the Virgin Islands President Vargrave Richards said, "He is a quiet giant
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1999· 8 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with _Retired Basketball (1999).
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Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (1999).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1999).
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Awarded Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award (1999).
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When he was called up to the Olympic Qualifying Team
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Sports Illustrated described him as a "quiet, boring MVP"
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“If you show excitement, then you also may show disappointment or frustration. If your opponent picks up on this frustration, you are at a disadvantage.”
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Joined United States Basketball in 1999.
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1998· 5 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with _Retired Basketball (1998).
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Awarded NBA Rookie of the Year Award (1998).
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Awarded NBA All-Rookie Team (1998).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1998).
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Duncan was selected as one of the last two players for the United States national team for the World Basketball Championship
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1997· 6 entries
Awarded John R. Wooden Award (1997).
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Awarded Best Male College Basketball Player ESPY Award (1997).
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Duncan scored 16 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks in a 65–62 victory over Clemson
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Duncan scored 26 points and 14 rebounds in an 81–69 win against Duke
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Played for San Antonio Spurs (1997–2016).
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Joined San Antonio Spurs in 1997.
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1996· 1 entry
Led the ACC in scoring, rebounding, field goal percentage, and blocked shots, becoming the first player in conference history to lead all four of those categories
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1993· 2 entries
Joined Wake Forest in 1993.
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Played for Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's basketball (1993–1997).
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1989· 1 entry
After Hurricane Hugo destroyed the island's only Olympic-sized swimming pool, Duncan was forced to swim in the ocean instead, and his fear of sharks ruined his enthusiasm for the sport
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1976· 1 entry
Born 1976-04-25.
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