The foundation for 2000s NBA basketball was laid in the late 90s, when the Lakers traded for Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant ...

Griffin remembers how Duncan's subtle humor and effective game left him starstruck yet honored to share the floor with The Big Fundamental.

Duncan was the first pick in the 1997 NBA Draft. He spent all 19 seasons of his pro career with the Spurs. The Hall of Fame forward finished with career averages of 19.0 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 ...

The 39-year-old Duncan, meanwhile, has averaged 19.2 points and 10.9 rebounds in his 18 seasons -- all with the Spurs. Bryant, however, has been plagued by injuries since 2013, playing just 41 ...

Forever linked to legends Tim Duncan and David Robinson, Victor Wembanyama further etched himself into their notable circle. With his first NBA All-Star Game nod, Wemby is the first Spurs player ...