Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs had one of the best runs in NBA history.
Despite winning five titles from 1999-2014, former NBA star Nick Young said he does not think the Spurs were a dynasty.
Young wrote: "Tim Duncan spurs was not a dynasty team"
Tim Duncan spurs was not a dynasty team
— Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) June 19, 2025
Many people responded to Young's viral post (which had over 8,000 likes).
@Maverick_SZN: "5 rings in 20 seasons and consistent deep playoff runs with 50 win seasons the entire time? But not a dynasty nah"
@TemsPen: "He right. Cant consider yourself a dynasty with no repeats."
@ItzRhythmnnn: "I agree can’t be a dynasty and never go back to back"
@omarwhen: "4 championships in 8 seasons that's dynasty... the 5th was outside the dynasty era imo."
@oldskoolbballx: "Tim Duncan and the Spurs were just some guys who kept getting lucky for two decades. Like, who needs back-to-back titles when you’re allergic to missing the playoffs?"
@johnbreedyphoto: "Yes they were. They mirrored his game though. Fundamentally elite. Not a ton of highlights because they weren't crazy athletic and flashy. It's why most people forget them and Timmy D, which is a shame"
@xGoldenX0: "Naw youre off something bro. 5 championships spanning how long??? Same core stars and coach? The disrespect for Tim Duncan has got to stop. Its honesty disrespectful to the game to acknowledge him and that team."
@DiscuntWizard: "Nick Young’s opinion was never relevant"
Duncan was with the Spurs for all five of their NBA Championships.
The Hall of Fame forward retired after the 2015-16 season.
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