SAN ANTONIO — There is no replacing Tim Duncan, the great power forward who retired in July after leading the San Antonio Spurs to five NBA championships and the best record in the NBA over the past two decades.
Pau Gasol, who will fill Duncan’s spot in the Spurs' starting lineup when their regular season begins with an Oct. 25 game against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena, understands this better than anyone.
"Tim has been so exceptional and unique," Gasol said. "He’s been considered by most of us to be the best power forward who has ever played the game.