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" 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
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