National Basketball Association

NBA players react to Tim Duncan's retirement

Published Jul. 11, 2016 10:55 a.m. ET

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One of the greatest players in NBA history is calling it a career. The San Antonio Spurs announced Monday that Tim Duncan is retiring at the age of 40. Duncan played his entire career with the Spurs after being drafted first overall in the 1997 NBA Draft, and went on to become ont of the most decorated players of all time. Duncan made 15 All-Star teams, won five titles, and was a three-time Finals MVP.

Even tho I knew it was coming, I'm still moved by the news. What a HUGE honor to have played with him for 14 seasons! #ThankYouTD
— Manu Ginobili (@manuginobili) July 11, 2016

Congrats TD #19yrs #GoSpursGo
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) July 11, 2016

Tim Duncan is example for all of us? #TimDuncan #legend
— kslife (@kevin_seraphin) July 11, 2016

Wow man one of the best teammates I've ever had and the best PF of all time has just retired #21 #TD #GOAT https://t.co/8jhFDK1kC6
— Austin Daye (@Adaye5) July 11, 2016

greatness. --- RT @LaurenSSmith: 19 seasons and Timmy never missed the playoffs!?
— Kendall Marshall (@KButter5) July 11, 2016

Saying farewell to another legend today... ? BUTT the real question is did I block that lol. https://t.co/FEnRntZ877
— Archie Goodwin (@A1Laflare10) July 11, 2016