Tim Duncan is one of the most underappreciated legends ever. He has a winning record against every team in the NBA.

The meeting Popovich held with Spurs players was reported to be very emotional, as it was the first time he had met with them since suffering the stroke in November. The post Popovich Meets With Spurs,

Robert Horry credits Tim Duncan's selflessness as the key to the Spurs' Big Three completed by Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker being so successful.

Tim Duncan’s net worth in 2025 is $130 million. Duncan is a retired NBA player who played his entire career for the San Antonio Spurs.He is a five-time NBA champion, three-time NBA Finals MVP ...

"Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich addressed team today for first time since suffering a stroke to update them on his recovery and to inform that he's not returning this season, league sources tell me," NBA insider Chris Haynes shared via Twitter/X on Thursday afternoon.

So while the Wembanyma news is a bitter pill to swallow for Spurs fans, there is a bright side. While it is extremely unlikely that San Antonio could truly repeat history, and land the first-overall pick as they did in 1997 after losing David Robinson, there is a chance that the silver lining to the Wembanyma injury is a pick in the top five.

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Naz Reid played with Karl-Anthony Towns before the Timberwolves sent KAT to the New York Knicks for Julius Randle. Reid comes off the bench for Rudy Gobert, but Chris Finch has used him alongside both centers in Minnesota.

Stephon Castle snapped out of a bit of a slump on Wednesday and tied a team high in scoring to help lead the Spurs in a loss to the Rockets.