Tim Duncan Is Still the Best Power Forward in the League

 
Tim Duncan stands out because he doesn't stick out. He is a selfless, fundamentally sound all-star in a league that thrives on pomp and flair. The position is a modern-day amalgam that requires old-school skills. You have to be a scorer, rebounder, facilitator, shot blocker, passer and team defender. Some players meet more than one of those requirements; Duncan has mastered them all. Last year, Utah coach Jerry Sloan, who coached Jazz great Karl Malone told USA Today that Duncan "is probably the best player to ever play the position the way he plays it." Read the rest of the story at SpursReport.Com (link)

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