How Many Rings Does Tim Duncan Have? 5 Titles in 3 Decades
Tim Duncan has 5 NBA championship rings, all with the San Antonio Spurs. He won them in 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014.
His last season was 2015-16, so his count is final at 5. He was Finals MVP in three of his five title runs.
Duncan played in six NBA Finals. His one loss came in 2013, to the Miami Heat in seven games.
- Finals played
- 6
- Finals won
- 5
- Finals record
- 5-1
- Finals MVPs
- 3
- Team
- Spurs, all 19 seasons
- Coach
- Gregg Popovich
Six Finals, five rings
- 1999KnicksWon 4-1
- 2003NetsWon 4-2
- 2005PistonsWon 4-3
- 2007CavaliersWon 4-0
- 2013HeatLost 3-4
- 2014HeatWon 4-1
Tim Duncan’s five titles at a glance
| Title year | Season | Opponent | Series | Clinching game | Duncan per game (pts / reb / blk) | Finals MVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1998-99 | New York Knicks | 4-1 | Game 5, Jun 25, 1999, New York, 78-77 | 27.4 / 14.0 / 2.2 | Tim Duncan |
| 2003 | 2002-03 | New Jersey Nets | 4-2 | Game 6, Jun 15, 2003, San Antonio, 88-77 | 24.2 / 17.0 / 5.3 | Tim Duncan |
| 2005 | 2004-05 | Detroit Pistons | 4-3 | Game 7, Jun 23, 2005, San Antonio, 81-74 | 20.6 / 14.1 / 2.1 | Tim Duncan |
| 2007 | 2006-07 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 4-0 | Game 4, Jun 14, 2007, Cleveland, 83-82 | 18.3 / 11.5 / 2.3 | Tony Parker |
| 2014 | 2013-14 | Miami Heat | 4-1 | Game 5, Jun 15, 2014, San Antonio, 104-87 | 15.4 / 10.0 / 0.8 | Kawhi Leonard |
Duncan’s averages in each Finals series. Data as of November 2026.
Gregg Popovich coached all five title teams. Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili played on the last four. See every Spurs title on NBA champions by year.
How each ring was won
1999: Spurs 4, Knicks 1
Duncan won his first ring in his second NBA season. San Antonio beat New York in five games. He averaged 27.4 points and 14.0 rebounds and was named Finals MVP.
The clincher came at Madison Square Garden on June 25, 1999. Duncan scored 31 points. Avery Johnson hit the winning shot with 47 seconds left, and the Spurs won 78-77. David Robinson and Steve Kerr won this ring with him.
2003: Spurs 4, Nets 2
This was the year Duncan won both MVP awards. He was the regular season MVP for the second year in a row. Then he took Finals MVP against New Jersey.
He averaged 24.2 points, 17.0 rebounds and 5.3 blocks. In Game 6 on June 15, 2003, he had 21 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists and 8 blocks. That left him two blocks shy of a quadruple double. San Antonio won 88-77 at home. Parker and Ginobili won their first rings.
2005: Spurs 4, Pistons 3
Detroit was the defending champion, and the series went the full seven games. San Antonio won Game 7 at home, 81-74, on June 23, 2005.
Duncan averaged 20.6 points and 14.1 rebounds and won his third Finals MVP. Robert Horry hit the overtime three that won Game 5 in Detroit. It was Horry’s sixth ring.
2007: Spurs 4, Cavaliers 0
San Antonio swept Cleveland. Duncan averaged 18.3 points and 11.5 rebounds, and Tony Parker was Finals MVP.
The last game was the closest. The Spurs won 83-82 in Cleveland on June 14, 2007. Duncan had 12 points and 15 rebounds that night. Horry won his seventh and last ring in the same series.
2014: Spurs 4, Heat 1
Seven years passed before the next one. San Antonio beat Miami 4-1, one year after losing to the same team. The Spurs won Games 3, 4 and 5 by 19, 21 and 17 points.
Kawhi Leonard was Finals MVP. Duncan averaged 15.4 points and 10.0 rebounds. The ring came 15 years after his first one.
The one Finals he lost
| Year | Opponent | Series | Last two games | Duncan per game (pts / reb) | Finals MVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Miami Heat | Lost 3-4 | Game 6, Jun 18, lost 103-100. Game 7, Jun 20, lost 95-88 | 18.9 / 12.1 | LeBron James |
Data as of November 2026.
The Spurs led the 2013 series 3-2 and lost the last two games in Miami. They beat the same Heat team 4-1 the next June.
Three decades of titles
Duncan won in 1999, three times in the 2000s and once in 2014. He and John Salley are the only two players with NBA titles in three different decades. See every count on most rings in NBA history.
His scoring in the Finals dropped with each title. He averaged 27.4 points in 1999 and 15.4 in 2014. His rebounding stayed at 10.0 or more in all five title runs.
Who won rings next to Duncan
| Teammate | Rings with Duncan | Title years together | Career rings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Parker | 4 | 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014 | 4 |
| Manu Ginobili | 4 | 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014 | 4 |
| Bruce Bowen | 3 | 2003, 2005, 2007 | 3 |
| David Robinson | 2 | 1999, 2003 | 2 |
| Steve Kerr | 2 | 1999, 2003 | 5 as a player |
| Robert Horry | 2 | 2005, 2007 | 7 |
| Kawhi Leonard | 1 | 2014 | 2 |
Spurs players with Duncan on more than one title team, plus Kawhi Leonard. Data as of November 2026.
Rings next to Duncan’s other honors
| Honor | Count | Details |
|---|---|---|
| NBA championships | 5 | 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014 |
| NBA Finals played | 6 | 5 won, 1 lost (2013) |
| Finals MVP | 3 | 1999, 2003, 2005 |
| NBA MVP | 2 | 2002 and 2003 |
| Rookie of the Year | 1 | 1998 |
| All-Star selections | 15 | All with the Spurs |
| All-NBA teams | 15 | All with the Spurs |
| All-Defensive teams | 15 | All with the Spurs |
| NBA seasons | 19 | 1997-98 to 2015-16, all with the Spurs |
| Career games | 1,392 | 19.0 points, 10.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game |
| NBA draft | 1st pick | 1997, San Antonio Spurs, from Wake Forest |
| Naismith Hall of Fame | Class of 2020 | Elected with Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett |
Data as of November 2026.
How five rings compare
| Player | Rings | Finals played | Finals MVPs | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Horry | 7 | 7 | 0 | Rockets, Lakers, Spurs |
| Michael Jordan | 6 | 6 | 6 | Bulls |
| Tim Duncan | 5 | 6 | 3 | Spurs |
| Kobe Bryant | 5 | 7 | 2 | Lakers |
| Magic Johnson | 5 | 9 | 3 | Lakers |
| Shaquille O’Neal | 4 | 6 | 3 | Lakers, Heat |
Data as of November 2026.
Duncan and Kobe Bryant both have five rings. Duncan has one more Finals MVP and needed one fewer trip to the Finals.
Shaq has one ring fewer and the same three Finals MVPs. Michael Jordan won six rings in six Finals. More counts are on our NBA hub.
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Tim Duncan rings FAQ
How many championships did Tim Duncan win?
Five, all with the San Antonio Spurs: 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2014. He played in six NBA Finals. The only one he lost was in 2013, to the Miami Heat in seven games.
How many Finals MVPs does Tim Duncan have?
Three: 1999, 2003 and 2005. Tony Parker won the award in 2007 and Kawhi Leonard won it in 2014. Duncan also won the regular season MVP twice, in 2002 and 2003.
Does Tim Duncan have more rings than Shaq?
Yes. Duncan has 5 rings and Shaquille O’Neal has 4. They have the same number of Finals MVPs, three each. Shaq won three titles with the Lakers and one with the Heat.
Did Tim Duncan ever lose in the Finals?
Once. Miami beat San Antonio 4-3 in the 2013 Finals. The Spurs led 3-2, then lost Games 6 and 7. A year later the Spurs beat the Heat 4-1 for Duncan’s fifth ring.
Who coached Tim Duncan to his rings?
Gregg Popovich coached the Spurs in all five title seasons. His five titles as a head coach are the same five as Duncan’s rings. See where he ranks among NBA coaches with the most rings.
Is Tim Duncan in the Hall of Fame?
Yes. He was elected to the Naismith Hall of Fame in the Class of 2020, announced on April 4, 2020. Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett were elected in the same class.
Sources
- Basketball-Reference: Duncan player page and the Finals series pages for 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2013 and 2014
- NBA.com: Spurs page on Duncan’s Hall of Fame election, with his career honors and stats
- Also used: StatMuse and Land of Basketball for his averages in each Finals series and the clinching box scores
Last verified: November 14, 2026.
