31 Oct 1997: Center Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs stands beside guard Bobby Jackson of the Denver Nuggets during a game at the McNichols Arena in Denver, Colorado. The Spurs won the game 107-96. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport
From the very first game of his NBA career, the San Antonio Spurs could tell that Tim Duncan was on his way to being a culture changer.
Did you know that Tim Duncan made his NBA debut on Halloween in 1997? It’s true; The Big Fundamental debuted for the San Antonio Spurs in an 11-point victory in the Mile High City.