SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs announced Friday additional details for Tim Duncan’s jersey retirement ceremony on Dec. 18 at the AT&T Center.
Duncan’s No. 21 jersey will be raised to the rafters after the Spurs home game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Before the official ceremony, all fans in attendance will receive an exclusive, commemorative Duncan T-shirt.
Fans can also take photos with a replica banner of Duncan’s retired No. 21 jersey and with the Spurs championship trophies.
Artist Vilas Nayak will paint an image of Duncan during halftime that will be auctioned off by Silver & Black Give Back, the nonprofit partner of the Spurs. An auction date has not been announced.
At the end of the third quarter, all fans will be asked to stay in their seats and hold up placards that will create a special message to Duncan.
Some of Duncan’s best H-E-B commercials and videos detailing the Spurs championships will be shown before the ceremony.
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— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) December 9, 2016
Duncan retired over the summer after a 19-year career with the Spurs. He led San Antonio to five titles and garnered numerous accolades and awards.
Duncan’s No. 21 jersey will be the eighth number retired by the franchise.