The San Antonio Spurs still have what hopes to be a lengthy championship run for Duncan to take his final bows, but the majority of opposing teams that Duncan has tormented in the past will have to bid their final farewell to arguably the greatest power forward who has ever played the game.
Comparing eras is always a foolish endeavor, for rule changes, team expansions, and sports nutrition and medicine are make the league forever malleable. Juxtaposing players at different positions in the name of spirited debate is also imprudent, no matter how ambitious the intentions are.
Is Michael Jordan better than Bill Russell?