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Tim Duncan
The five-time NBA champion who anchored the San Antonio Spurs for nineteen seasons.
First championship · League MVP
- Born
- 25 April 1976
- Birthplace
- United States Virgin Islands / United States
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Tim Duncan
Tim Duncan built success around efficient scoring, positioning and defence. His understated style helped sustain one of basketball’s longest-running championship teams.
Early life
Saint Croix
Grew up in the US Virgin Islands and initially trained as a swimmer.
Basketball shift
Turned towards basketball after Hurricane Hugo disrupted local swimming facilities.
Career
- 1993
Wake Forest
Began his college basketball career.
- 1997
NBA draft
Selected first overall by San Antonio.
- 2016
Retirement
Retired after spending his entire NBA career with the Spurs.
Achievements
First championship
Won the title and Finals MVP.
League MVP
Won consecutive regular-season MVP awards.
Fifth championship
Added a final title with the Spurs.
Beyond basketball
Education
Completed his degree at Wake Forest before entering the NBA.
Relief work
Supported recovery efforts in the Virgin Islands after hurricanes.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Career and work — hoophall.com ↗Photo: Geoff Livingston. CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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