Report: Tim Duncan ‘leaning strongly’ toward retirement
San Antonio Spurs big man Tim Duncan could be calling it a career.
Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical reported on Monday that Duncan is “leaning strongly” toward retirement and has hinted to Spurs officials and those close to him that he will soon announce he has played his last NBA season.
Duncan exercised his $5.6 million player option with the Spurs last week, so the door is still open. However, it’s possible San Antonio’s reported interest in this six-time NBA All-Star has something to do with Duncan’s impending decision.
Duncan, who turned 40 in April, saw his playing time decrease rather dramatically last season. He played just over 25 minutes per game and averaged career-lows in points (8.6) and rebounds (7.3). He also dealt with soreness in his right knee and missed some games during the regular season. It would not be shocking if the five-time NBA champion decided to call it quits.
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