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Tim Duncan is nearing the end of his famed career with the San Antonio Spurs, and with a maximum of two full seasons left, the dynasty that brought four championships to San Antonio has all but collapsed.

However, his retirement will the pave way for a new era to begin, and while the loss of Duncan will impact the team in the future, it will not leave them hopeless, as a lottery team in a state of fruitless rebuilding.

Even once the future Hal of Famer calls it quits, the Spurs will remain one of the league's better teams, and doubting them will be a huge mistake.

Because just as they are now, the future Spurs will be a dominant squad who are most definitely contenders.