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An emotional Popovich bids farewell to Duncan, with thanks

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 12:36 p.m. ET

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Gregg Popovich bade an emotional farewell to Tim Duncan's playing career Tuesday, the longtime San Antonio coach saying the now-retired Spurs star was the best teammate anyone could have known.

Sounding as if he were choking up at times and wearing a T-shirt with Duncan's face printed on the front, Popovich spoke at the Spurs' practice facility in San Antonio. Duncan announced his retirement after 19 seasons on Monday in a statement released through the Spurs.

Popovich says Duncan is ''irreplaceable'' and ''it's really difficult to imagine'' the Spurs playing without the five-time NBA champion.

Duncan and Popovich won more games together than any player-coach combination in NBA history. Popovich says he hopes Duncan will remain involved with the Spurs in some capacity, even if only part time.

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