Tim Duncan
Basketball player, 5× NBA champion
Born
April 25th, 1976
49 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player, this individual played his entire career for the San Antonio Spurs in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Drafted as the first overall pick in 1997, achieved success in the league through skillful play as a power forward/center. Helped lead the Spurs to five NBA championships from 1999 to 2014 and was named NBA Finals MVP three times. Selected as a 15-time NBA All-Star and earned the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in 2002 and 2003. After retiring in 2016, transitioned into coaching and mentorship roles within basketball.
Won 5 NBA championships with San Antonio Spurs
Named NBA MVP in 2002 and 2003
Selected 15 times as NBA All-Star
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