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How Tim Duncan is vital to Spurs' NBA Playoffs success and Gregg Popovich's rehabilitation

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After decades of receiving mentorship, it is now time for Tim Duncan to give back to Coach Gregg Popovich through his rehabilitation and to the Spurs in their NBA Playoffs run.

How Tim Duncan is vital to Spurs' NBA Playoffs success and Gregg Popovich's rehabilitation originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Tim Duncan is usually the first player that comes into mind when discussing the San Antonio Spurs dynasty.

He was not just the perfect archetype of a player to build around but his leadership stands way above the other people of his time. The latter is still true. Now, he is giving back through the Spurs NBA Playoffs run through the development of Victor Wembanyama.

On top of that, he is also vital in Coach Gregg Popovich's rehabilitation. Duncan remains great Spurs role model amid Spurs NBA Playoffs and Coach Popovich's rehab As of the moment, Tim Duncan is an assistant coach for the Spurs. He has been quite a great mentor for Victor Wembanyama as they are only a win away from getting back to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in nearly a decade.

The legendary big man helps Coach Mitch Johnson in schemes and also communicates what players need to do to thrive on the court. On another hand, Duncan is also very involved in helping Coach Gregg Popovich get better from his stroke. He helps the Spurs' President of Basketball Operations by being there during rehabilitation sessions.