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The Toronto Raptors reached the NBA Finals for the first time in its franchise history, thanks in large part to the phenomenal play of All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard who single-handedly carried the team for the majority of their playoff run. In a press conference ahead of Game 2, Leonard credited three Hall of Famers who […]

Toronto Raptors power forward Pascal Siakam made NBA history in his first NBA Finals game on Thursday. According to Basketball Reference’s official Twitter account, Siakam becomes just the fourth player with a maximum of three years’ experience to score at least 30 points in his first NBA Finals game. He joins Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hakeem Olajuwon, […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic says he modeled his offensive game after San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan. Both Jokic and Duncan aren’t athletic at all. They use their large frames and basketball fundamentals to dominate the game. Duncan, of course, was nicknamed The Big Fundamental. Jokic, whose Nuggets are tied with the Spurs at […]

New York Knicks rookie center Mitchell Robinson had just turned 21. The Louisiana native has been one of the few bright spots on a 15-62 Knicks roster, displaying a natural shot-blocking ability not seen since Spurs legend Tim Duncan showed up in San Antonio. With six games left as of this writing, the second-round pick […]

Thursday night marked one of the most memorable occasions in the storied career of Manu Ginobili, as the San Antonio Spurs retired his No. 20 jersey and raised it to the rafters of the AT&T Center. Former teammate Tony Parker was one of the many notable names in attendance for the momentous event, and the […]

A now-retired Tim Duncan honored longtime San Antonio Spurs teammate Manu Ginobili during his jersey retirement ceremony at the AT&T Center on Thursday, right after the Spurs dispatched the Cleveland Cavaliers. The five-time NBA champion described the moment in which he first heard of Ginobili, a rather unflattering, yet hilarious anecdote: “I got that call […]

The San Antonio Spurs trio of Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, and Tony Parker was one of the most iconic Big 3’s the league has ever seen. However, as it turns out, the trifecta did not exactly start on the best of terms. According to Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, Duncan was actually a bit skeptical […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen is a big fan of new 6-foot-8 wing Otto Porter Jr. Speaking to Michael Lee of The Athletic, the 52-year-old coach explained why he considers Porter to be one of the most valuable players on his team, even going as far as comparing him to San Antonio Spurs legend Tim […]

Blake Griffin is one of the best power forwards in the league right now. He’s currently in his first full season with the Detroit Pistons after being traded by the Los Angeles Clippers last year. In his eight-plus years in the league, he has formed friendships with his fellow NBA players, past and present. He […]

Denver Nuggets star big man Nikola Jokic wants to spend his entire career in the Mile-High City and become the Tim Duncan of Denver. Duncan spent his entire legendary career with the San Antonio Spurs. The future Hall of Famer, along with Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers) and Dirk Nowitzki (Dallas Mavericks), are three legends who played for […]

Ben Simmons’ thirst for wanting to become an all-time great reportedly isn’t stopping with Los Angeles Lakers president and NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson, as the Philadelphia 76ers point man has sought out talks with franchise greats Allen Iverson and Julius Erving, as well as Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili, according to […]

Tim Duncan has retired from the NBA in 2016, but up to this point, he’s still being paid by the San Antonio Spurs. Yep, you’ve read it right. If you’re in doubt, then see for yourself. You won’t believe who your NBA team still has on salary https://t.co/c333xCf8k0 pic.twitter.com/qvmEEhfe3N — The Crossover (@TheCrossover) January 11, […]

In the first half against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, DeMar DeRozan etched his name into San Antonio Spurs history. DeMar DeRozan, playing against his former team for the first time since the blockbuster offseason trade, became the first Spur to have 15+ points, 10+ rebounds and five + assists in a half since the […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan may be retired, but he’s still around the franchise all the time and the future Hall of Famer is apparently stinking up the locker room with his garment, according to Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich. Duncan never had the fanciest clothes during his playing days. If you didn’t know […]

Serge Ibaka of the Toronto Raptors was red hot in the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers. And in the process, he achieved a feat last accomplished by NBA great Tim Duncan. As observed by Justin Kubtatko of StatMuse, Ibaka — who went 11-for-11 from the field in the first half replicated a similar […]

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green is notorious for trash talk and he has been known to go toe to toe with the best of them. Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant are two guys though early in his career that he learned he couldn’t talk trash to. Green opened up in an interview with […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Lonnie Walker IV has built a special bond with franchise legend Tim Duncan. It has been two years since the future Hall of Famer laced it up and his no-nonsense style of effective fundamental basketball has been missed by the league. In spite of his retired status, the 15-time All-Star always had a […]

Tim Duncan can still take you down in the post and take your lunch money. He put on a show after practice with the San Antonio Spurs as he schooled some of the Spurs big men on their post game. He looks like the Tim Duncan we all remember. Duncan out here schooling the youngsters […]

The biggest move the San Antonio Spurs made over the offseason was trading for DeMar DeRozan, but not to be overlooked is Jakob Poeltl coming over in that deal and getting the opportunity to study under future Hall of Famer Tim Duncan. Duncan has taken Poeltl under his wing, teaching him the critical skills he’ll […]

In an attempt to keep up with the ever growing competition in the Western Conference, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is dipping into the archives by utilizing plays from eight years ago, as revealed by The Athletics’ Ethan Strauss when speaking with several Western Conference scouts. “That’s not so much the case with […]

With the recent conclusion of this year’s induction of the newest members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, some analysts have begun setting their sights on the 2019 class. In his piece for Bleacher Report, Zach Buckley presents four potential inductees for next summer’s Hall of Fame ceremonies. Topping Buckley’s list is Los […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan is no stranger to schooling opposing big men. Throughout his 19 years in the NBA, The Big Fundamental has held numerous battles against fellow giants and consequently owned them on more than one occasion. Its funny, though, that what started out as competitiveness and aggression has ultimately grown into […]

While the thought of Tim Duncan returning to the NBA is definitely a myth, San Antonio Spurs fans got a treat as newly acquired superstar DeMar DeRozan was seen mixing it up with Duncan, Spurs teammates and Gregg Popovich. DeMar DeRozan x San Antonio Spurs pic.twitter.com/9KGuVHKpZC — Ballers Hype (@BallersHype) August 30, 2018 This is […]

Joey Crawford is one of the most well-known game officials in the history of the NBA. He has had his fair share of controversies, but perhaps none bigger than his infamous altercation with San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan back in 2007. In a recent interview with Jackie MacMullan of ESPN, the 66-year-old recounts the […]

The San Antonio Spurs finally moved on from the Kawhi Leonard drama when the team shipped the 2014 Finals MVP to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for elite scorer DeMar DeRozan. One of the overlooked players in the deal was young Austrian big man Jakob Poeltl. With a chance to learn the ropes from Spurs […]

Tim Duncan has been out of the NBA for two years now, but he’s still out there playing and punishing basketball rims whenever he gets a chance. One opportunity came recently, when the now 42-year-old former San Antonio Spurs superstar returned to his native Virgin Islands and participated in a game at the UVI Sports and […]

After retiring in 2016, people haven’t heard much about San Antonio Spurs legendary big man Tim Duncan. His Hall of Fame career ended after 19 successful seasons, and many fans have been clamoring for the Big Fundamental to come back to the game. On Saturday night, Duncan made his return to the court by participating […]

In an endearing write-up penned by Tony Parker himself for The Players’ Tribune, the 36-year-old guard emotionally talked about his time with the San Antonio Spurs. One of the subjects that stood out was his discussion of “Spurs Culture.” Parker gives us an insider’s point-of-view on an esteemed, yet enigmatic system that serves as the […]

The San Antonio Spurs have had a long-storied reputation for reaping the most out of the NBA Draft, selecting underrated talent and germinating it over time, later blooming as franchise cogs that have played a vital part in their success. Tony Parker was one of them, and while he said goodbye to the Spurs after […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was never shy of flaunting his friendship with his cornerstone player Tim Duncan, often saying in interviews that the two would likely hang them up simultaneously. “I kind of believed that,” Popovich said the other day in a telephone interview with Marc Stein of The New York Times, […]

During his time with the San Antonio Spurs, Tony Parker was part of one of the best trios in the history of the NBA. Playing alongside Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili, Parker’s Spurs won four NBA titles and put together countless 50-win seasons. That they were also coached by future Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich, […]

Lonnie Walker is joining one of the most successful franchises in the NBA and it appears he had an awkward interaction with one of the organization’s most iconic players. In a tweet, Walker said that he embarrassed himself when he met the legend himself, Tim Duncan. I really just met Tim Duncan and I think […]

Charlotte Hornets big man Dwight Howard has just revealed his whole basketball philosophy in a recent interview on ESPN’s “The Jump.” According to Howard, the reason why he wears the No. 12 jersey is due to his desire of establishing himself as the “reverse of Tim Duncan.” Dwight Howard said on “The Jump” yesterday, “Half […]

San Antonio Spurs icon Tim Duncan flew to New York City on Tuesday morning, coincidentally to potentially meet with head coach and confidant Gregg Popovich, who is scheduled to meet up with star forward Kawhi Leonard over the next few weeks, according to Jeff Garcia of News4SA.com Popovich will have to address issues with Kawhi […]

When it comes to New Orleans Pelicans superstar power forward Anthony Davis, head coach Alvin Gentry says that the 25-year-old reminds him of a lot of an NBA legend: San Antonio Spurs 15-time All-Star power forward Tim Duncan. It was revealed by ESPN’s Nick Friedell that Gentry compared Davis to Duncan in a way that […]

The biggest blockbuster movie of all-time hits theaters worldwide today, when Marvel Studios releases the much anticipated Avengers: Infinity War. As the superheroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe take the stage, the NBA’s superstars are also in the spotlight known as the playoffs. The league’s best players have inspired young and old fans alike with […]

According to an ESPN article from 2011, an average NBA career lasts for approximately five years. To triple that average and still remain an impactful player in a sport that is quite reliant on athleticism, explosiveness and tiresome scheduling truly is a remarkable feat. Only 151 players in NBA history managed to reach that longevity […]

NBA salaries are some of the most lucrative in all of sports, with the best players’ contracts amounting to more than $200 million. The salary cap has hit the roof to the point where teams are able to offer huge contracts to today’s players. It’s never been better to be an NBA player than today given […]

David Robinson and Tim Duncan won several championships with the San Antonio Spurs, and were considered the “Twin Towers” during their reign. After Robinson retired, Duncan won even more titles with Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, and coach Gregg Popovich. The Spurs were considered something of a dynasty in all those decades of winning. In a […]