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The only nickname I've ever had is Merlin, like the magician. I don't know why.

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Tim Duncan
Age: 48
Born: 1976
Born: April 25
Basketball Coach
Basketball Player
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Timothy Theodore Duncan
The Big Fundamental
Timothy T. Duncan
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