The 10 Best NBA Players to Play for One Team
2. Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
Career Win Shares: 206.4
• Career Averages: 19 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.2 blocks
• 5x NBA Champion (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014)
• NBA Finals MVP (1999, 2003, 2005)
• 2x NBA Most Valuable Player (2002-03)
• 15x NBA All-Star (1998, 2000-11, 2013, 2015)
• 10x All-NBA First Team (1998-2005, 2007, 2013)
• 8x All-Defensive First Team (1999-2003, 2005, 2007-08)
It's tough to argue against Tim Duncan's top placement amongst the best power forwards ever to play the game. Absent of grandiose showmanship, Duncan's legendary status steadily grew over time with every fundamental jab step and bank shot he made. Duncan rose to the occasion during the most important games, as he averaged more points, rebounds, and blocks in the playoffs compared to his career regular season numbers. In 2013, Duncan showed off his ageless greatness when he became the oldest player to be named to an All-NBA First team at the age of 37.
In true Tim Duncan form, Duncan retired from his basketball career quietly, without a formal press conference or farewell tour. Ever since being drafted, he exemplified class and professionalism without a hitch; Duncan embraced leadership and became the backbone of one of the most respected organizations in sports.
