In his first two years in the league, Duncan established himself as the game's top player going into the next millennium, and Robinson was right by his side cleaning up the scraps.

"The Admiral" dominated the '90s, named to four all-NBA teams, but it was his unselfish decision in the last two years of the decade to let Duncan be the primary offensive focus on the team that allowed the Spurs to win a title.

Meanwhile, point guard Avery Johnson was the guy setting the table during the Spurs' trample through the playoffs in '99 -- they won 12 consecutive playoff games setting a record for most consecutive postseason victories.

Memorable moments
Avery Johnson's 18-foot baseline jumper in the last minute of Game 5 that sealed San Antonio's first NBA title was vindication of sorts for all the times the affable point guard was cut by teams and all the times he was dissed for not having what it took to guide a team deep into the postseason. …

Another moment that will remain close to the hearts of Spurs fans is Sean Elliott's game-winning 3-pointer against Portland in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Elliott somehow guided the shot in as he was falling out of bounds, his heels hovering over the sidelines. It later came out that Elliott was suffering from failing kidneys, which, of course, makes the accomplishment all the more heroic.

Best team: 1998-99
Though many have disparaged the Spurs' accomplishment of winning an NBA title in the post-Michael Jordan era and in a lockout-ravaged season, San Antonio's dominance in that year cannot be questioned. They set the postseason mark for victories in a row, and after a rocky start, they were virtually unbeatable.

Worst team: 1996-97
David Robinson was gimping with a back injury and the Spurs missed the postseason for the only time of the decade. However, something good came out of the disaster as the Spurs (20-62) won the NBA lottery and went on to draft superstar Tim Duncan.