June 6th news: In the long history of the NBA, the number "21" is undoubtedly a very important number. When it comes to the number 21, the first two legendary stars that come to mind are often Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett. They are not only the flagship figures of their respective teams, but also one of the most representative inside players in two eras of the NBA. Although the two have different styles and personalities, they both define the greatness of the number 21 in their own way.

Duncan, the No. 21 jersey holder of the Spurs, is the successor of the Spurs dynasty after David Robinson. He almost single-handedly kept the Texas team at the top of the league for nearly 20 years. In his 19-year career, he has always played for the Spurs and has never changed teams. His low-key and steady personality, coupled with his calm and stable performance on the court like a "stone Buddha", makes it difficult not to respect him.

Duncan's NBA resume is brilliant. He averaged 19.0 points, 10.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game in his regular season career; his playoff performance was even better, averaging 20.6 points and 11.4 rebounds in 18 playoff games. What's more commendable is that he led his team to win 5 championships, won 3 Finals MVPs (FMVP), 2 regular season MVPs and 1 All-Star Game MVP, and is considered one of the most successful power forwards in NBA history.

Garnett, the "Wolf King" of the Timberwolves, also wears the No. 21 jersey. Although he has played for the Celtics and the Nets in his career, it is his glorious years in Minnesota that really made him go down in history. He is the soul of the team and the symbol of the city. Garnett has 21 years of NBA experience, two more seasons than Duncan. He averaged 17.8 points, 10.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists in the regular season; and 18.2 points, 10.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 14 appearances in the playoffs. Although he only has one championship trophy and one regular season MVP, his passion and tough guy image are deeply rooted in people's hearts.

Garnett was not only the "72-win Bulls" who experienced Jordan's peak, but also one of the few stars who retired during the "73-win Warriors" under Curry. His playing style was tough and full of blood. He created the glory of the Celtics with teammates Pierce and Ray Allen, and also made him leave a strong mark in NBA history.

It is worth mentioning that Duncan and Garnett are not only competitors on the court, but also friends who cherish each other. The two wore the No. 21 jersey at the same time and retired in the same year. They also had warm moments of interaction on the court, such as the unforgettable "head-touching" photo, which has become an eternal classic in the hearts of fans.

The number 21 shines in NBA history because of Duncan and Garnett. Who is the best player with the number 21? In terms of honors, Duncan is undoubtedly better; but in the hearts of fans, these two No. 21s are irreplaceable. Their style, spirit and achievements have jointly shaped a glorious era in the NBA.