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25 most memorable moments from Tim Duncan’s career

By Brad Rowland

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) speaks during a press conference with his children Sydney (left) and Draven (right) after game five of the 2014 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) speaks during a press conference with his children Sydney (left) and Draven (right) after game five of the 2014 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich and power forward Tim Duncan (right) embrace during practice before game seven of the 2013 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat at the American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich and power forward Tim Duncan (right) embrace during practice before game seven of the 2013 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat at the American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

First Championship – June 25, 1999

The 1998-1999 NBA season was bizarre in that it was a shortened by a lengthy lockout. Teams played only 50 games, and for the most part, it was a calamitous experience. However, the Spurs won the championship and, well, Tim Duncan was very, very good at the age of 22.

For reference, Duncan averaged 27.4 points, 14.0 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game during the a six-game NBA Finals triumph over the Knicks, and it was apparent to anyone who paid attention that he was taking over the league. It is fair to say that there was a certain stigma associated with this particular title by non-Spurs fans, simply because of the weirdness of the season, but that didn’t apply to Duncan.

In addition, this was the last time that the San Antonio Spurs were “David Robinson’s team” from a roster construction standpoint. Moving forward, it was Tim Duncan time, and while the supporting cast was ever-changing, the foundation was sturdy to say the least.

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