Big Ten NBA names react to Tim Duncan's retirement

Tim Duncan played 19 seasons, won five NBA titles, and never missed the postseason.

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Amazing, isn't it?

The all-time great and longtime San Antonio Spurs power forward officially announced his retirement Monday, and the sports world has gone to social media to react to the news.

We compiled some of the best tweets from former Big Ten players who played in the NBA with "The Big Fundamental."

See some of the tweets below.

Tim Duncan – THANK YOU. The best 4 man to ever do it. 5 time champ. Always about the team. Amazing. #Salute

— Meyers Leonard (@MeyersLeonard) July 11, 2016

Respect to a great! #bigfundamental

— Glenn Robinson III (@GRIII) July 11, 2016

Congrats to the Big FUNDAMENTAL!! One of the best to ever do it..#Legend

— Tim Hardaway Jr (@T_HardJR) July 11, 2016

Congrats to Tim Duncan on a Hall of Fame career! Best PF ever! https://t.co/xasLdAiyzE

— Jason Richardson (@jrich23) July 11, 2016

Congratulations to Tim Duncan on the retirement. One of my favorite players to watch when I was growing up pic.twitter.com/RcoBokhrdM

— Jared Sullinger Sr. (@Jared_Sully0) July 11, 2016

Congrats to a great competitor and champion. Incredible career. Pure class and the GOAT!! #ThankYouTD

— Mike Conley (@mconley11) July 11, 2016

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