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Tim Duncan has an incredible car collection. Duncan is one of the most iconic players to ever play in the NBA. The Basketball Hall of Famer collected five NBA championships, three Finals MVPs, two NBA MVPs, and 15 NBA All-Star Game appearances, all of which were achieved while playing only for the San Antonio Spurs. […]

LeBron James has once again ascended the NBA’s all-time wins list, surpassing Tim Duncan to claim the second spot. This achievement came as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 119-101 on Wednesday night, improving their season record to 11-7. In the game, James recorded his sixth triple-double of the season, contributing 16 […]

What is a power forward in the NBA? It’s an answer that has changed a lot throughout basketball and the NBA history. Whether they functioned like a second center or as a fourth shooter spreading the floor, the power forward is incredibly versatile. Many people on this list weren’t playing anything near the same type […]

Nike is going back into their vault of classics as they plan to resurrect the notorious Nike Air Flightposite sneakers from the late 90’s and early 2000’s. The shoes also made their debut in Hollywood and have gained mainstream notoriety as a result, so it was only a matter of time before Nike added these […]

ESPN’s forecast for the San Antonio Spurs chances this NBA season is a bit of a good news/bad news situation for the storied franchise. On the plus side, they’ve got Victor Wembanyama, who’s added 25 pounds of muscle this offseason and is sure to build on his already promising skillset from his Rookie of the […]

In the game of basketball, which is known for rim-rattling dunks and offensive explosions, defense has become a forgotten art. Defense is half of the game, and having a game-changing stopper is oftentimes the thing that can push teams over the top. The saying goes that “defense wins championships,” and that has been proven true […]

Perhaps quietly, the San Antonio Spurs feature one of the NBA’s top all-time rosters. NBA 2K25 reflects that in sense. In Tim Duncan, the Silver and Black sports one of the very best players in NBA history. David Robinson gives them another big man who ranks among the top centers to play the game. A […]

As generational a talent as Victor Wembanyama may be, the San Antonio Spurs have been here before. Kind of. Wemby followed David Robinson and Tim Duncan as iconic top overall picks in the franchise’s history. They’re now following suit in a different way with moves meant to surround their young cornerstone with veteran help. In […]

Veteran NBA reporter Zach Lowe recently grabbed headlines by stating he thought Tim Duncan ranked ahead of the late Kobe Bryant among the NBA’s best ever players. It’s a statement with which some, if not many, disagree. An often overlooked reality, though, suggest that the San Antonio Spurs Hall-of-Famer should get the nod over the […]

Would it be preposterous to put Tim Duncan ahead of Kobe Bryant on an all-time ranking of NBA players? It depends on who you ask but it absolutely should not be. Duncan may not stack up to Bryant in terms of popularity but he was absolutely on the same level as him, if not better. […]

With the 2024 NBA Finals and the champion Boston Celtics official celebration behind us, ’tis the time to reflect on not only this season, but NBA champions of the past as well. Thanks to Tim Duncan, David Robinson, Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker and Gregg Popovich, the San Antonio Spurs and their fans have multiple title […]

When San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan joined the inaugural “Richard Jefferson and Larry Show” recently, Jefferson started the interview by asking the Hall of Famer whether he chose to retire from the NBA in sudden fashion so that he could avoid any sort of real fanfare and attention. In typical Duncan fashion, he simply […]

It is the biggest singular moment in San Antonio Spurs’ history. The “Memorial Day Miracle” helped usher in an era that would see the franchise go on a two-decade run rarely seen in sports annals. Twenty-five years later, we take you through 25 encompassing moments to represent the 25 years since Sean Elliott’s tip-toe three-pointer […]

Because he’s widely regarded as the best power forward in NBA history, it makes sense that San Antonio Spurs icon Tim Duncan would be asked to pick between three players who are among the very best the game has ever seen. After all, T.D. played against Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant. Former NBA […]

The greatest San Antonio Spurs player of all-time played extensively with three teammates who are also in the Basketball Hall of Fame. Between David Robinson, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, Tim Duncan was asked which one he’d start, which he’d bench and which he’d cut. The popularized game that centers on sports discussions was one […]

When San Antonio Spurs generational talent Victor Wembanyama earned First Team honors on the NBA’s All-Defensive list, he did something that not even franchise GOAT Tim Duncan accomplished. While there’s no way to top Duncan when All-NBA teams are announced, Wemby can join the game’s greatest power forward in one regard. No Spurs rookie has […]

Focus on defense has long been a San Antonio Spurs mantra. From Tim Duncan and David Robinson to Kawhi Leonard, the attention to that side of the ball set a foundation for five championships in 15 years. It’s also translated to vast recognition when you include the likes of Bruce Bowen and Alvin Robertson. Victor […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ fourth and eighth picks of the upcoming NBA Draft will represent the ninth and tenth selections the franchise has had inside the top 10. With Victor Wembanyama, they’ve now famously hit on every one of their three No. 1 picks when you include Tim Duncan and David Robinson. Beyond that trio, […]

The San Antonio Spurs now have three images of one of their fabled 7-footers holding a Rookie of the Year trophy. With Saturday’s presentation, Victor Wembanyama joins David Robinson and Tim Duncan as Silver and Black icons who’ve won the honor. “It’s always something that pushes me even more,” Wemby said. “You have to carry […]

San Antonio Spurs’ Legend Tim Duncan is the next 100 OVR player in NBA 2K24 MyTEAM thanks to the upcoming Cerebral Event. This new set also adds several other Dark Matter Players, like Paul George, DeMar DeRozan, and more. Furthermore, players can collect some Galaxy Opal and Pink Diamond player items to improve their MyTEAM […]

Nikola Jokic is continuing to climb the NBA’s all-time totem pole. Jokic is the league’s preeminent unsolvable puzzle, as there seems to be no defensive coverage in existence that has a chance in the world to slow down the Denver Nuggets star other than to hope that he misses. In fact, Jokic’s greatness has gotten […]

It has been 30 years since San Antonio Spurs Hall of Famer David Robinson scored 71 points in the 1993-1994 season finale. Three decades later, the Spurs again feature a 7-footer who put up some astronomical numbers of his own. Though Victor Wembanyama is naturally linked to Robinson and fellow San Antonio icon Tim Duncan, […]

There’s a basketball saying that goes “Defense wins championships.” There have been several notable defenders who have been rewarded with the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award. The Defensive Player of the Year Award is given annually to the best defender of the regular season. However, there have been times when great defenders have […]

Another month, another Rookie of the Year award for generational talent Victor Wembanyama. Another day, another link to San Antonio Spurs legendary big men David Robinson and Tim Duncan. Not surprisingly, Wemby has been named the Western Conference Kia Rookie of the Month for March. It’s the third straight month in which he’s won the […]

The San Antonio Spurs may be the worst team in the Western Conference, as they took another loss, a 117-106 defeat on Friday night in a tough matchup against the reigning champion Denver Nuggets, but the future remains bright for one of the league’s most storied franchises, thanks in large part to the presence of […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics have been rolling as the season reaches its unofficial halfway point (more like 3/5 point) in the form of the All-Star Break. The Celtics are currently holders of the number one overall record in the NBA by a whopping 4.5 games over the next-closest team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and […]

Watching Nikola Jokic play basketball is truly an experience. In an era where fancy moves and dribble combos go viral, the Denver Nuggets superstar plays the game in the most basic way possible. His moves are not always eye-popping, but they’re efficient and they work almost every time. It’s always a treat watching the two-time […]

Following the San Antonio Spurs most recent game, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic didn’t hold back on his effusive praise for Victor Wembanyama. “He’s going to change the game, 100 percent. He’s already on that path, so just enjoy and watch the show and let the guy change the game,” Jokic shared That came from […]

The San Antonio Spurs fell 120-108 to the shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. But the big story wasn’t the Spurs’ eighth loss in a row, it was Victor Wembanyama’s block party. Despite the loss, Wembanyama put on a show for the Spurs crowd. Wemby had 19 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, and an absurd […]

Discussing the best NBA players of all time is always a fun activity for fans who religiously follow the game. Of course, the weight of one’s opinion varies based on their credibility, with the musings of those who play or have played in the league bearing more weight. Thus, it became a huge point of […]

What are the odds? Or maybe this is the way it’s supposed to be. 39 years ago to the date that Michael Jordan dazzled in his Madison Square Garden debut, Victor Wembanyama plays his first-ever game at the “Mecca of Basketball.” But, fair or not, it’s another one of the game’s greatest players with whom […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama has enjoyed a very strong start to what figures to be a legendary NBA career. Recently, Wembanyama dropped a career high of 38 points in a road win against the Phoenix Suns, marking the second consecutive game in which the Spurs had defeated Phoenix in their own building. […]

San Antonio sat in collective disbelief. Efforts aimed at processing what they had just seen in Phoenix actually matched their joy. Because of a national television broadcast, many around the country watched in awe as well. The heralded big man and unanimous top overall pick in the most recent NBA Draft had just put the […]

The highly anticipated debut of Victor Wembanyama was spoiled a bit by foul trouble, but the final results of the No. 1 overall pick’s stat line should leave a smile on Spurs fans’ faces. 26 years after the debut of franchise legend Tim Duncan, Victor Wembanyama finished with an eerily similar stat line in his […]

The San Antonio Spurs are one of the best franchises in NBA history. The Spurs have captured five NBA championships since 1999, which is the fifth-most in the history of the Association. Coincidentally, these rings were made possible due to the perfect draft picks that the franchise selected in the first two rounds of the […]

Former San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge seems to be considering a return to the franchise, but not as a player. Spurs Hall-of-Famer Tim Duncan reunited with the team three years after his retirement in a coaching role, and it appears that Aldridge is contemplating making a similar decision. Aldridge recently took to X, […]

When fans make their top NBA players list, the criteria of impact, longevity, accolades, and swagger always come up. Some fans value one more than the other. This is why Allen Iverson gets on top of people’s lists a lot despite falling short of a ring. But, a lot of individuals tend to overlook Tim […]

Throughout the entire 2023 NBA Draft process, the San Antonio Spurs stood out as the best possible destination for consensus first overall pick Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs organization has had a stellar track record when it comes to bringing out the best in a franchise big man. And with Gregg Popovich still at the helm, […]

Tim Duncan and Tony Parker spent many years playing together in the NBA with the San Antonio Spurs, and they became great friends while enjoying a lot of success. Tim Duncan played in San Antonio from 1997-2016 and Tony Parker was there from 2001-2018. The two were part of the Spurs’ ‘big three’ that also […]