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NFL players pay tribute to Tim Duncan's career

Published: Jul 11, 2016 at 04:24 AM

After 19 Hall of Fame worthy seasons, San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan announced his retirement Monday.

Regarded by many as the best power forward in NBA history and one of the top 10 players in NBA history, Duncan won five NBA titles with the Spurs. In addition, he was a two-time NBA MVP and earned 15 All-Star nods.

The NFL community congratulated Duncan for a remarkable career.

Congratulations Tim Duncan.
Absolute Legend.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) July 11, 2016

Tim Duncan, thank you for playing the game the way a true professional should #winner#professional
— Elvis Dumervil (@EKD92) July 11, 2016

Salute to Tim Duncan. Best Power Forward of All Time. Incredible career
— Duane Brown (@DuaneBrown76) July 11, 2016

Tim Duncan retired that's big he's a great
— Jonte green (@GreenJonte) July 11, 2016

We took his greatness for granted! Amazing career, one of the best ever https://t.co/ciYtqiHe2L
— Emmanuel Acho (@thEMANacho) July 11, 2016

Much respect to Tim Duncan aka "The Big Fundamental" announcing his retirement today. The best power forward to ever do it IMO #Salute
— Wade Smith (@Smitty74allday) July 11, 2016

Glad to have witnessed greatness! Congrats! https://t.co/RyLuDxNENk
— Mark Ingram II (@markingram21) July 11, 2016

Congrats to Tim Duncan on an amazing career. Salute
— Brandon King (@BrandonKing4787) July 11, 2016

One time for "Old Man River Walk." Although he probably cost my @SacramentoKings a title or two in the early 2000's, he will be missed! ✌🏽️
— Lance Briggs (@LanceBriggs) July 11, 2016

Tim Duncan....

The most underrated player...

Of all time! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
— Matt Overton (@MattOverton_LS) July 11, 2016

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