Report: Tim Duncan stepping down as Spurs' assistant coach

The Hall of Famer is expected to still be involved with the franchise.

NBA.com Staff

November 11, 2020 10:08 PM

Tim Duncan served as an assistant in San Antonio for one season.

San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan is stepping down as a full-time assistant on Gregg Popovich’s staff, per Marc Stein of The New York Times.

The Spurs' Tim Duncan is stepping away from full-time coaching after spending last season on the bench on Gregg Popovich's staff, @NYTSports has learned

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) November 11, 2020

The Hall of Famer is expected to return to his previous duties of attending practices at his leisure to help with player development.

Duncan served as an acting head coach in a March win over the Charlotte Hornets when he filled in for Popovich. He did not coach during the season restart in Orlando.