Tim Duncan

Timothy Theodore Duncan (English: Timothy Theodore Duncan, April 25, 1976 -), nicknamed "The Big Fundamental", was born in Christiansted, the capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands. He is a former professional basketball player who played as a power forward/center. He played for the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA throughout his career. Duncan was a swimmer before his sophomore year in middle school and became a basketball player in high school. He joined the basketball team while attending Wake Forest University and won the Atlantic Coast Conference's best athlete, Naismith College Player of the Year, and the John Wooden Award. After graduation, Duncan joined the Spurs as the No. 1 pick. He has won the NBA Most Valuable Player twice, and led the Spurs to NBA championships five times in 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2014. He also led the team to the playoffs every year and became the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player three times. In addition, Duncan has been selected to the NBA All-Star Game 15 times, the NBA All-NBA Team 15 times, and the NBA All-Defensive Team 15 times. He is recognized as one of the greatest players in history. He officially announced his retirement on July 11, 2016, ending his 19-year NBA player career. Off the court, he established the "Tim Duncan Foundation" to contribute to health care, education and youth sports in the United States.