Ranking the top 50 players in NBA history…
8. Tim Duncan
Duncan is the greatest power forward who ever lived.
“The Big Fundamental” epitomized consistency and team success. Drafted No. 1 overall by the San Antonio Spurs in 1997 out of Wake Forest, Duncan played all 19 seasons with San Antonio (1997-2016), averaging 19.0 points, 10.8 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game for his career.
A 15-time All-Star, Duncan won five championships (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014), earning three Finals MVPs (1999, 2003, 2005). He secured NBA MVP twice (2002, 2003), Rookie of the Year (1998), and 15 All-NBA selections (10 First Team).
Leading the Spurs’ dynasty with GOAT coach Gregg Popovich , Duncan’s bank shots and defense anchored San Antonio for years. He was a huge part of multiple Spurs eras; first