Tim Duncan has been around the NBA for so long that many take his greatness for granted. The man that Shaq dubbed “The Big Fundamental” has quietly put together an NBA resume that could go toe-to-toe with any of the all-time greats. 14 All-Star appearances, 10 All-NBA First Team selections, two MVPs and three NBA Finals MVPs are impressive, no matter the era.
However, nothing stands out like five championship rings, the last of which Duncan earned on Sunday. The first? Tim Duncan earned that one all the way back in 1999 which means that he’s won a championship in three different decades. If that doesn’t speak to Tim Duncan’s longevity, here’s 10 historic moments that happened back in 1999, the year that Tim Duncan won his first NBA Championship.
To think, he’s been so good for this long.
