There was a time when power forwards Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett were considered not only the best players at their position, but among the very best in the NBA?
Has that time passed?
In recent years both Duncan and Garnett have battled wear, age, and multiple injuries, while at the same time other forwards such as Pau Gasol, Amare Stoudemire, and Chris Bosh have posted better numbers.
Garnett is still considered as the emotional leader of the Boston Celtics, but most observers feel point guard Rajon Rondo has surpassed Garnett as the team's top player.
Any championship hopes the San Antonio Spurs harbor still hinges on the health and play of Duncan, but other players such as Manu Ginobili, and Tony Parker figure just as much into the equation as Duncan does.
Duncan and Garnett's numbers from last season appear to bolster the perception that neither player resides among the ranks of elite NBA players.
Garnett's averages of 14.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game were the worst since his rookie season, while Duncan's 17.1 points and 10.1 rebounds per game were the worst of his career.
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Are Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan Still Elite Players?
September 15th, 2010 by Hadarii Jones Leave a reply »
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