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But on Wednesday, Duncan offered his first public words on
the subject in an open letter that appeared on the Spurs'
website.
"If asked to write a script for my career 19 years ago, there is
no way I would've been able to dream up this journey," Duncan
wrote. "I stand here at the end of this ride and look back in
awe of what I've experienced.
Duncan combined with Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich to win
1,001 games, more than any other player-coach combination in
history, and made the playoffs in each of his 19 seasons.
But the success takes a back seat to the people he met along the
way.
"The wins and losses will be remembered, but what I'll remember
most are the people," Duncan added. "The fans inside the arena
and out, the staff and coaches who pushed me and held me
together, the teammates (and even opponents) who will be
lifelong friends, sharing my ups and downs with family and close
friends, and, most importantly, the snapshots of my kids growing
up and reveling in watching Dad work. That is what I will
cherish the most."
Duncan averaged 19 points, 10.8 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in what
is all but certain to be a Hall of Fame career. The 15-time
All-Star won five championships, three NBA Finals MVP Awards and
two regular season MVP Awards,
"Thank you to the city of San Antonio for the love and support
over these years," Duncan concluded. "Thank you to the fans all
over the world. Much Love Always, Tim"
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