Amazing Tributes Are Pouring In All Over Twitter For Tim Duncan By Those In And Around The NBA

Tim Duncan’s retirement today, which nothing more than a simple press release, has elicited an outpouring of well-wishes and tributes from around the NBA.

After 19 seasons with the same club, 15 All-Star games and five championships “The Big Fundamental” will be missed by everyone who saw him play and especially those in and around the league.

Nowhere is that more evident than by the sheer outpouring of respect Duncan is receiving on social media by his peers and those who knew him best.

The @Spurs released this tribute video for Tim Duncan's retirement. https://t.co/SgsRl0XM3I

— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) July 11, 2016

Kobe Bryant tells me of frequent foe Tim Duncan: "More cutthroat than people give him credit for. I loved everything about him on the court"

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 11, 2016

Congrats TD #19yrs #GoSpursGo

— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) July 11, 2016

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

https://twitter.com/wilsonchandler/status/752508628129632256

😢😢😢 RT @spurs: After 19 seasons, Tim Duncan announces retirement » https://t.co/argFVAaxLJ #ThankYouTD pic.twitter.com/g7GuSj6oPg

— SLOWMO (@KyleAnderson5) July 11, 2016

Dirk Nowitzki to ESPN on Timmy: "He was always about winning, never about making a brand out of himself. That's what I appreciated the most"

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 11, 2016

Salute to the greatest power forward ever! Illustrious career!! Much respect Timmy D.

— 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) July 11, 2016

Shaquille O'Neal (@SHAQ) to ESPN on the retirement of longtime rival Tim Duncan: "Greatest power forward ever. Unbreakable power forward."

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 11, 2016

Kevin Martin, TD's last new teammate, tells ESPN: "I got to see firsthand why Spurs basketball has been so stable & successful for 20 years"

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) 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

Ex-Spur Bruce Bowen on Tim Duncan: "Best example of a leader. Didn't give lip service. Wanted guys to put time in to get the best results."

— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) July 11, 2016

Quote from former Spurs guard Avery Johnson on Tim Duncan's retirement. @CoachAvery6 #spurs pic.twitter.com/XY3Qujt68H

— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) July 11, 2016

Congratulations on a legendary career, Tim Duncan. See you in Springfield. #ThankYouTD

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) July 11, 2016

Much respect! 🙏#ThankYouTD pic.twitter.com/09As0Cd0HA

— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) July 11, 2016

https://twitter.com/mcuban/status/752520117938888704

Tim Duncan – the greatest power forward of all time. Congrats on a fantastic career.

— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) July 11, 2016

Tim Duncan retires. No statement. No letter. Just a brief Spurs release: 1,072-438 (.710) record. Five championships. Goodbye No. 21.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 11, 2016

The best power forward in the history of the game. Congrats to Tim Duncan on a great career. See you in Springfield in 2021 (or sooner)!

— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) July 11, 2016

Tim Duncan retires after a magnificent 19-year career. One of the greatest players of all-time. pic.twitter.com/dEAYhvnlRX

— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) July 11, 2016