NBA History: 5 Most loyal players of all time

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#3 Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs (1997 to 2016)

Tim Duncan
Tim Duncan

Tim Duncan is considered the greatest power forward of all time. Selected as the first overall pick in the 1997 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs, he was destined to become a legend. In his rookie season, he averaged 21.1 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists and was named the NBA Rookie of the Year.

During his 19-year stay with the Spurs, Duncan achieved numerous accolades. He is a five-time NBA Champion (he is the only player to win the title in three different decades), a two-time NBA MVP and was named Finals MVP three times.

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Regarded as one of the most consistent players in the NBA, Duncan finished his career with a double-double career average in points (19 ppg) and rebounds (10.8 rpg). Tim holds the distinction of being the only player in NBA history to be selected to both All-NBA and All-Defensive Teams during his first 13 seasons. Timmy retired on July 11, 2016, and the Spurs retired his No. 21 jersey.

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