his teams had won five NBA championships and had made the playoffs in all nineteen of his seasons. Individually, he managed to set the most impressive mark of all—winning more games with one team than any player in NBA history. There would be no fawning goodbye tour, however. Duncan kept his retirement plans private during the season, then announced his decision with a 146-word letter to the fans, which ended: “Thank you to the city of San Antonio for the love and the support over these years. Thank you to the fans all over the world. Much Love Always, Tim.”
