Tim Duncan has always been known as a man of many facial expressions and not so many words.

Duncan, the anchor of the San Antonio Spurs for essentially two decades, has finally retired. After a long 19-year career with numerous accolades, Timmy has finally called it quits.

In a truly heartfelt statement sent out by the Spurs organization, Duncan wrote:

If asked to write a script for my career 19 years ago, there is no way I would’ve 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 are 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 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

Here's a picture of the letter:

The @spurs just posted this "Thank You" letter from Tim Duncan.

A photo posted by SLAM (@slamonline) on

The letter was truly genuine and it seemed, just, “so Tim.” There was nothing attention-grabbing and he got straight to the point as efficiently as possible.

It seems like the letter was almost a perfect reflection of his demeanor and the way he played the game that netted him five championships. From his dominant post game to the smooth bank shot, Duncan seemingly had it all.

With legends like Duncan retiring from the NBA, it is sure to feel somewhat unusual not seeing players such as him and Kobe Bryant in their uniforms next season.

Tim Duncan is truly one of a kind and will be truly missed in the NBA.

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