Tim Duncan
Timothy "Tim" Theodore Duncan (born April 25, 1976) is a professional basketball player from the US Virgin Islands. He plays power forward and center for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Early life
Duncan was a swimmer when he was young. In 1989, Hurricane Hugo destroyed the pool he used to practice swimming, and his mother died a year later. Duncan gave up on swimming after this[1] and began playing basketball.
Basketball career
Duncan played college basketball for four years at Wake Forest University. After college, the San Antonio Spurs chose him with the first pick in the 1997 NBA Draft. Duncan helped the Spurs win NBA championships in 1999, 2003, 2005, and 2007. He was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the NBA in 2002 and 2003.[2]
References
- ↑ "CNN/SI - 1999 NBA Playoffs - Western Conference - Duncan's roots in St. Croix have grown large - Tuesday June 29, 1999 04:11 PM". sportsillustrated.cnn.com. Retrieved November 8, 2010.
- ↑ "NBA.com: Most Valuable Player". nba.com. Retrieved November 8, 2010.