Growing up on St. Croix in the virgin islands, Tim Duncan never thouht he
would be a professional basketball player. During his childhood, Duncan was a
competitive swimmer. Duncan only started playing basketball when Hurricane
Hugo destroyed his practice pool in 1989. He was about 13 years old at that
time.
Two years later, NBA player Chris King saw Duncan play in high-school
basketball game. King was so impressed that he convinced the coach at Wake
Forest University, King's former school, to recruit Duncan.
------ College Years ------
At Wake Forest, Duncan excelled on the court. In fact, experts predicted
he would be the NBA's NO.1 draft pick if he left college after his junior year
. But Duncan had made a pledge to his morning that he would graduate from
college. Besides, he really enjoyed college life. He continued his studies at
Wake Forest one more year and graduated with a degree in psychology.
That year, he was honored as college basketball's player of the year. And
after graduating, he was still the NO.1 NBA draft pick.
------ NBA all-star ------
For many players, the transition from college basketball to the NBA is a hard
one. Players often take a few years to adjust to the tougher competition. If
Duncan had a hard time, it didn't show. In 1998, the NBA named him itd Rookie
of the year.
------ Humble Champion ------
In 1999 and again in 2003, Duncan and his all-star teammate David Robinson
helped the San Antonio Spurs win the NBA Championship. Duncan was particularly
happy about their victory in 2003 because it was Robinson's final season.
Thought Duncan was named MVP in both championships, he was quick to give
credit to his coach and his teammates. Thishumble attitute has won Duncan
admiration from the entire sport community. In fact, he and robinson share the
2003 Sport Illustrated Sportsmen of the year award for theirless play on the
court.
------ Making the best of hard time ------
Along with his triumphs, Duncan , 29, has had to deal with his share of
tragesies. In 1990, his mother died of cancer. Then three years ago, his
father also died of cancer. To honor his parents, Duncan and his wife, amy,
created the Tim Duncan Foundation. They host fundraisers for cancer research.
So far they've raised over $550,000 dollars.
Duncan also works with kids who have lost parents at anearly age. And
every time the Spurs play on their home court, he donates 40 game tickets to
children from poor families.
When he's not playing basketball or doing charity work, Duncan visits his
family. He really looks up to his sister and loves being around them. When he
wants to relax, Duncan likes watching movies and surfing to the internet.
Those hobbies are not surprising for a guy who has a reputation for bring
quite.
Despite his quiet manner, Tim Duncan really stands out in the sporting
world─and not just because he's 7 feet tall. This trully gifted athlete uses
his big talent to make the world a better place.
from Studio Classroom June 6~8 2005 P.14~17
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