"It's a day that Spurs Nation will be bracing for sooner rather than later.

Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili both have enjoyed remarkable careers for the Spurs. Duncan has developed into perhaps the greatest power forward in NBA history as he led the team to four NBA titles. Ginobili has emerged as one of the top international players in league history as a part of three championship teams.

Both players made the All-Star Game last season, but their contributions to the team are waning. They were both listed in the Bleacher Report's list of 16 notable NBA players "who are going to be ready to hang them up.""