When Tim Duncan had his No. 21 jersey retired after the game, the entire team wore socks featuring the number.

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In addition to the socks, the Spurs covered all the seats with special Duncan-themed T-shirts.

Even though Duncan, a 15-time NBA All-Star and five-time NBA champion, just retired after last season, San Antonio felt it could never be too soon to honor their legend.