Tim Duncan Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 11 in |
Weight | 113 kg |
Date of Birth | April 25, 1976 |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Tim Duncan is an American former professional basketball player and coach who is best known for his 19-year playing career with the San Antonio Spurs. He is regarded as one of the greatest players in NBA history and the greatest power forward of all time. During the course of his career, he has been the recipient of numerous honors such as NBA Finals‘ “MVP”, NBA‘s “Most Valuable Player”, NBA‘s “Teammate of the Year”, USA Basketball‘s “Male Athlete of the Year”, Sports Illustrated‘s “Sportsman of the Year”, “Chip Hilton Player of the Year”, many more.
Born Name
Timothy Theodore Duncan
Nick Name
Tim, Timmy, The Big Fundamental, Merlin, Groundhog Day
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands
Nationality
Education
Duncan attended St. Croix Country Day School before he shifted to St. Dunstan’s Episcopal High School.
After graduating from high school, Timmy enrolled himself into Wake Forest University where the basketball team was coached by Dave Odom. He played all his 4 years at Wake Forest and eventually achieved a bachelor of arts and science.
Occupation
Professional Basketball Player (Now retired)
Family
- Father – William Duncan (Mason)
- Mother – Ione Duncan (Midwife) (Died from breast cancer when Tim was 14 years old)
- Siblings – Cheryl Duncan (Older Sister) (Former Swimmer and later Nurse), Tricia Duncan (Older Sister) (Former Professional Swimmer that competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul)
Manager
Duncan has been signed with Jim Tanner.
Position
Center / Power Forward
Shirt Number
21
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 11 in or 211 cm
Weight
113 kg or 249 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Tim Duncan dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Very calm person
- Towering height
- Often keeps a beard
- Tattoos
Shoe Size
16 (US)
Brand Endorsements
Timmy has signed sponsorship deals with Adidas, At&T, and Bridgestone.
Also, Duncan has been seen in TV commercials for Sprite, NBA, H-E-B, Nike, Foot Locker, San Antonio, etc.
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
Winning 5 NBA titles with San Antonio Spurs (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014), being 15 times NBA All-Star and 10 times member of the All-NBA First Team.
Duncan will be remembered for his off-the-glass shots which were part of his signature and most used moves in the game.
First Basketball Match
Duncan had his NBA debut on October 31, 1997, when as a member of San Antonio Spurs, he faced the Denver Nuggets. The Spurs won the game with 107-96 in which Duncan contributed with 15 points, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 assists for a total of 35 minutes spent on the court.
Strengths
- Fundamentals
- Big Body
- Post Moves
- Shooting inside of the three-point line
- Defense
- Team Player
- Focus
- Sense for the game
Weaknesses
- Athleticism (Speed, Agility, Explosiveness)
- Strength
First Film
In 2008, he was seen in the biographical film 9 – Un chiffre, un homme as himself.
First TV Show
In 1999, Duncan showed up on the TV Show Late Night with Conan O’Brien as himself in just one episode.
Tim Duncan Favorite Things
- Book – Jurassic Park
- Food – Steak & Shrimp
- Ice Cream – Gold medal ribbon flavor
- Color – Black
- Music – Rap & Reggae
- TV Show – Martin (1992-1997), Seinfeld (1989-1998)
- Actor – Kevin Spacey
- Board Game – Monopoly
- Holiday – Thanksgiving
- Movie – The Crow (1994)
- Basketball Player – Magic Johnson
- Superhero – Wolverine from X-Men
Source – IMDb, Slam Duncan, Slam Duncan
Tim Duncan Facts
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