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Top 25 NBA Free Agents 2016: Who Could Lakers Sign?

By Cody Williams

Apr 17, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives past Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) during the second half in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs beat the Pistons 106-101. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 17, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives past Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) during the second half in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs beat the Pistons 106-101. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 12, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan (21) fights for position with Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) during the first quarter in game six of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
May 12, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan (21) fights for position with Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) during the first quarter in game six of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

12. Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs (Players Option)

Much like a slew of other players around this spot in these rankings (we’ll get to some), Tim Duncan is a bit of a special case. He’s obviously not going to be suiting up for anyone other than the San Antonio Spurs, though. He’s spent the entirety of his illustrious career as a part of the organization and he’s not the type of player that’s going to go elsewhere to middle around in the twilight of his career.

What’s going to be ridiculously curious this offseason, though, is waiting to see if Duncan is playing in the NBA at all next year. No, he’s not going to spend his middle-age years in China—but he might be retiring. After the Spurs were ousted by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the playoffs, Duncan’s future was on the mind of everyone around the league. He wouldn’t speak on the subject just then, but there’s clearly a chance that this is the end of the road in the NBA for the Big Fundamental.

Regardless, his inclusion among this list of NBA free agents is at least a little fraudulent as there seemingly are only two options for Duncan. He’s either opting in or retiring. Anything else would be completely and entirely unheard of at this point.

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