Is the San Antonio Spurs' Run Coming to an End?

In 1997, the San Antonio Spurs drafted Tim Duncan, and things just got better from then on. Duncan exploded onto the NBA scene with 21 points and 11 rebounds per game in his rookie season, proving to be an excellent compliment to the Admiral, David Robinson. The following season Duncan and Robinson led the Spurs to an NBA championship, and the rising star Duncan won Finals MVP. The Spurs failed to win another championship until the 2002-2003 season—which was a fitting end to David Robinson's phenomenal career, as he retired after winning the title. But Robinson's retirement didn't left the Spurs completely diminished, they had managed to add pieces around Duncan. Ginobili and Parker blossomed into stars, and before they knew it, the Spurs had a big three. Parker, Ginobili, and Duncan pushed the Spurs to win the 2005 and 2007 titles.  Four championships in eight years—the Spurs were and still are established winners. But Manu Ginobili is now 31, and Tim Duncan is ... (link)