WASHINGTON - San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan announced Monday his retirement after 19 seasons with San Antonio.

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　　Commissioner Adam Silver issued a statement about Duncan's announcement, saying, "Tim Duncan is one of the most dominant players in NBAhistory. His devotion to excellence and mastery of the game led to five NBAchampionships, two regular-season MVP awards and a place among the all-time greats, while his understated selflessness made him the ultimate teammate.