Tim Duncan

Timothy Theodore Duncan (born April 25, 1976 in Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands) is an NBA basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs, playing at the power forward position. He is noted for his poise, scoring and positioning ability in the offensive post, and effectiveness using some of the most basic and fundamental basketball moves. With three NBA championships and three NBA Finals MVP Awards, he could very well be the greatest basketball player of the post-Michael Jordan era.

Historical comparisions

With his uncanny mix of talent, work ethic, leadership, poise and success, few argue that Duncan is the best power forward of his generation. As of 2005, after winning his 3rd NBA champions' ring and the 3rd Finals MVP title, a growing number of basketball fans think that he may be the best power forward of all time:

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• Karl Malone is considered to be the quintessential power forward, but never won the NBA championship. Duncan has won three titles already.
• Kevin McHale, another stellar PF, won the NBA title three times, but was constantly eclipsed by Larry Bird. Duncan, in contrast, is the unrivalled leader of his team.
• Great power forwards Bob Pettit and Elvin Hayes "only" won the NBA championship once, one more than unlucky Elgin Baylor.