Tim Duncan, arguably the greatest Spur of all time, wrote a goodbye letter to San Antonio and the people that call it home.
Tim Duncan’s legacy in San Antonio will forever be golden. For all the “dad life” and “Tim Duncan is boring” jokes, it’s a pretty inarguable fact that Duncan is one of the greatest to ever play. Duncan retired on Monday, and today there was a letter posted on the Spur’s website titled “A Letter From Tim.” It reads:
"“If asked to write a script for my career 19 years ago, there is no way I would have been able to dream up this journey.I stand here at the end of this ride and look back in awe of what I’ve experienced.The wins and losses will be remembered, but what I’ll remember most is the people:The fans inside the arena and out, the staff and coaches who pushed me and held me together, the teammates (and even opponents) who will be lifelong friends, sharing my ups and downs with my family and close friends, and, most importantly, the snapshots of my kids growing up and reveling in watching Dad work. That is what I will cherish the most.Thank you to the city of San Antonio for the love and support over these years. Thank you to the fans all over the world.Much Love Always,Tim”"
Even in retirement, Duncan refers to playing basketball as work. The NBA has not only lost a great player, but by all accounts one of the greatest teammates in professional sports. Tim Duncan will be remembered for a very long time.
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