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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 […]

In a recent spate of “what if” scenarios that would’ve changed the course of NBA history, Tracy McGrady weighed on the supposed Tim Duncan team-up. Bruce Bowen, Duncan’s former teammate with the San Antonio Spurs, recently revealed that the Big Fundamental was planning to sign with the Orlando Magic during the summer of 2000. Below […]

The retirement of the San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan two seasons ago brought to a close the greatest era of basketball for the franchise. Duncan’s retirement not only closed out his career but the Spurs’ “Duncan Era” of basketball also. The power forward presided over five NBA championships for the Spurs, winning Finals MVP in […]

Tim Duncan retired two years ago. It was an event marked for its importance in Spurs and NBA history. Yet, only now are the San Antonio Spurs and the basketball world coming to grips with its significance. The Spurs’ way, as we have come to know it, retired with Tim Duncan. After a 116-112 loss to […]

In today’s league, the NBA has evolved into a super team association. The reigning NBA champion the Golden State Warriors are a reminder that the NBA is built on the foundation of a super team, while other franchises try to forge their own super teams to compete for a championship these days. In any case, […]

Despite the absence of injured stars Kawhi Leonard and Tony Parker the Spurs play well and are 34-20, good for third place in the packed Western Conference. But we kind of expected it. The biggest surprise is Dejounte Murray, a 21-year-old point guard whose all-around contributions have made quite the difference. It’s no secret that […]

Tanking a season has been frowned upon by the NBA which instituted the NBA Draft Lottery in 1985 to prevent teams from doing so. The lottery was created to give all non-playoff teams a chance for the top pick in the NBA Draft. Despite several changes to the system since then, teams continue to tank […]

Steve Kerr has been coaching Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors for more than years now, but he still finds a new way to praise the two-time league MVP. Kerr extolled on the qualities of Curry once again recently, even comparing the latter to San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan, per Melissa Rohlin of […]

In his 16th season with the San Antonio Spurs, shooting guard Manu Ginobili chooses to lead by example rather than be one of those rah-rah guys. Ginobili notes Spurs legend Tim Duncan, who is arguably the best power forward in NBA history, as the blueprint for his leadership style around his Spurs teammates. Via a recent article […]

Before the social media era, one of the greatest ‘what-if’ situations came in the 2000 NBA free agency. After the Orlando Magic signed Grant Hill, they were determined to sign Tim Duncan. Ultimately, Duncan re-signed with the San Antonio Spurs as Tracy McGrady signed with the Magic. During the Los Angeles Clippers’ game against the […]

Baron Davis played in the NBA for 13 years, spanning the entire first decade of the millennium. A former All-Star, Davis played for the Charlotte/New Orleans Hornets, Golden State Warriors, L.A. Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New York Knicks. In an appearance on FOX’s First Things First with Cris Carter, Nick Wright, and Jenna Wolfe, Baron Davis […]

When people talk about the best players in NBA history, the debate always becomes more heated than Klay Thompson when he scored 37 points in a quarter. But usually, certain players always end up among a top five or 10 list. Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and others are staples on those types of lists. Other […]

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker recently gave promising remarks on Kawhi Leonard’s recovery status. Parker himself had just returned from injury and, during that time, ready to play his very first game of the season and was perhaps a bit too excited. Leonard’s injury seems to teeter on the more mysterious side, seemingly […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has proven time and time again that he’s a difficult person to interview. But in some instances, he can light up a room by cracking jokes, sometimes at the expense of himself. Apart from winning games and NBA titles, deadpan humor is one of Popovich’s cup of tea. […]

Originally the third overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, Joel Embiid has only appeared in 35 career games due to injury. However, when healthy, Embiid has quickly established himself as one of the league’s best big men. After signing a five-year, $146.5 million contract extension prior to the 2017-18 NBA season, he is averaging […]