American · Saint Croix, US Virgin Islands · Born 25 April 1976American basketball power forward/center widely regarded as the greatest player at his position and one of the most successful players in NBA history.
Tim Duncan was born in Saint Croix, US Virgin Islands in 1976. San Antonio Spurs selected him first overall in the 1997 NBA Draft from Wake Forest. His 19-season career — spent entirely with the Spurs — produced five NBA championships (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014), two Finals MVP awards and two regular season MVP awards. He was selected to 15 All-Star games and named to the All-NBA First Team 10 times. His career rebounding average of 10.8 and his 3,020 career blocks place him among the all-time elite at his position. His partnership with Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili across multiple championship teams is considered the greatest sustained trio in Spurs history. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020. He won five championships with three substantially different supporting casts — the most complete demonstration of a player's impact on a franchise in NBA history.
Fundamental basketball skills and leading San Antonio Spurs to five NBA championships
His five championships with three substantially different supporting casts is considered the most complete demonstration of a player's impact on a franchise in NBA history.
Did You Know?How They Played
Post play, mid-range shooting, defensive anchor, fundamentally sound
Lasting Impact
Greatest power forward in NBA history, known as 'The Big Fundamental'
Career Honours
- NBA Champion 5x
- Finals MVP 2x
- NBA MVP 2x
- 15x All-Star
- 3x Defensive Player of the Year
| Club | Period | Apps |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Spurs | 1997–2016 | 1392 |
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