Yao Ming vs Tim Duncan
Yao Ming vs Tim Duncan: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Yao Ming and Tim Duncan?
Yao and Tim Duncan faced each other in several playoff series, with Duncan's Spurs often being a formidable challenge for Yao's Rockets. Their rivalry underscored the competitive nature of the Western Conference during Yao's career.
Yao Ming
Key numbers
- Points9,247
- Rebounds4,494
- Blocks920
- Games Played486
- Points per game19.0
Top honours
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of FameInducted in 2016
- NBA All-Star8 selections
- All-NBA Team5 selections
- FIBA Asia Cup MVP3 times (2001, 2003, 2005)
- CBA ChampionshipWon in 2002 with Shanghai Sharks
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Tim Duncan
Key numbers
- Points per game19.0
- Rebounds per game10.8
- Assists per game3.0
- Blocks per game2.2
- Field goal percentage.494
Top honours
- NBA championships5 (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014)
- NBA Finals MVP3 (1999, 2003, 2005)
- NBA MVP2 (2002, 2003)
- NBA All-Star15
- NBA All-Defensive First Team12