Tim Duncan’s teammates and opponents bid farewell to a living legend

Congrats TD #19yrs #GoSpursGo

— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) July 11, 2016

Dirk Nowitzki to ESPN on Timmy: "He was always about winning, never about making a brand out of himself. That's what I appreciated the most"

— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 11, 2016

Shaquille O'Neal (@SHAQ) to ESPN on the retirement of longtime rival Tim Duncan: "Greatest power forward ever. Unbreakable power forward."

— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 11, 2016

Congrats to Tim Duncan, fellow #WFU alum on his #NBA retirement! You really put in work big fella pic.twitter.com/US1FUxSxdg

— Tyrone Muggsy Bogues (@MuggsyBogues) July 11, 2016

Thanks Timmie, 19 years of GREATNESS.. #QuietWarrior

— Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) July 11, 2016

Timmie D! Congrats on an Unbelievable career! Thanks for inspiring us all with just your PLAY! #GreatestPowerforwardtoeverplaythisgame

— DWade (@DwyaneWade) July 11, 2016

Quote from former Spurs guard Avery Johnson on Tim Duncan's retirement. @CoachAvery6 #spurs pic.twitter.com/XY3Qujt68H

— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpearsESPN) July 11, 2016

Even tho I knew it was coming, I'm still moved by the news. What a HUGE honor to have played with him for 14 seasons! #ThankYouTD

— Manu Ginobili (@manuginobili) July 11, 2016

Sometimes all you NEED to say is THANK YOU........To the BEST EXAMPLE of a Leader, Brother, Friend. Looking forward to the Phase Homie!

— Bruce Bowen (@Bowen12) July 11, 2016

Wow man one of the best teammates I've ever had and the best PF of all time has just retired #21 #TD #GOAT https://t.co/8jhFDK1kC6

— Austin Daye (@Adaye5) July 11, 2016

#ThankyouTD pic.twitter.com/0TscImubE5

— Michael Finley (@Da_Finster) July 11, 2016

I'm so blessed to be able to have the honor of playand win a Championship with the greatest… https://t.co/HDD4wTgSZY

— Nazr Mohammed (@NazrMohammed) July 11, 2016

Congrats TD - you epitomized heart, humility & class. Will never be another. The Spurs, NBA & the game will never be the same. #ThankYouTD

— Sean Elliott (@seanelliott_32) July 11, 2016

To be good is noble, but to show others how to be good is nobler and no trouble. Twain; for your brilliance TD... pic.twitter.com/vVhgINBQDM

— Brent Barry (@Barryathree) July 11, 2016

Got a chance to play against Duncan for 10years and every time I played against him I was in amazement!! Congrats on a great career!!

— Kyle Lowry (@Klow7) July 11, 2016

Congrats to the best power forward to ever play the game. It was truly an honor. Winner above all else. #thankyouTD pic.twitter.com/cXAxvKk8z4

— Blake Griffin (@blakegriffin32) July 11, 2016

Hands down. Congrats big fella! https://t.co/FKteERhp6Y

— Wilson Chandler (@wilsonchandler) July 11, 2016

Salute to the greatest power forward ever! Illustrious career!! Much respect Timmy D.

— Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) July 11, 2016

Great memories of memorable games, thanks Tim!! Enjoy your life man!! #TD #Legend #HallOfFame #TheBigFundamental pic.twitter.com/awMmWvHHcv

— Leandro Barbosa (@TheBlurBarbosa) July 11, 2016

Thanks Timmy D!! A1 Ambassador of the game and gave out that WORK over the years. Congrats on a great career big homie. @NBA

— Anthony Morrow (@MrAnthonyMorrow) July 11, 2016

Congratulations to Tim Duncan on a fantastic career. One of the best to ever play the game!

— Air Bud (@AIRBUD) July 11, 2016