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ESPN Star Makes Strong Giannis Antetokounmpo, Tim Duncan Take

According to Kendrick Perkins, San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan has company at the top
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Apr 10, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts in the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
Apr 10, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts in the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images | Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

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Apparently, Tim Duncan has company. 

The San Antonio Spurs legend has long been considered among the best power forwards in NBA history, yet at the same time, overlooked.

ESPN Personality Kendrick Perkins killed two birds with one stone Saturday morning. He named Tim Duncan the greatest power forward of all time, as well as his successor.

“In my eyes, Giannis is the second-greatest power forward of all time behind Tim Duncan,” Perkins said.

This season, Antetokounmpo has averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game — matching his points per game total from a year ago. On his career, he’s earned two Most Valuable Player Awards and remains near the top of the NBA in terms of overall performance.

The Bucks secured the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference this season; they’re set to face the No. 4-seeded Indiana Pacers in a playoff rematch. Antetokounmpo will play a pivotal role in the outcome, and depending on Damian Lillard’s prognosis, he might receive help.

Lillard was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his calf — a similar condition as both Ausar Thompson and Victor Wembanyama — but hasn’t been ruled out for the season yet.

If he’s able to aid Antetokounmpo on another playoff push, it would certainly help his case on the all-time power forward list. And help validate Perkins’ point.

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Matt Guzman is a sports journalist and storyteller from Austin, Texas. He serves as a credentialed reporter and site manager for San Antonio Spurs On SI. In the world of professional sports, he’s a firm believer that athletes are people, too. He aims to spotlight the true, behind-the-scenes character of players and teams through strong narrative writing and sharp, hooking ledes.

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