LeBron James paid respect to Tim Duncan following the Cleveland Cavaliers' loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday.
James has played against Tim Duncan and the Spurs three times in The Finals.
"Don't know how many times we got left to go against one another but I've never have and I never will take them for granted!" wrote James on Instagram. "The consistency you've shown over the years goes unmatched and as a competitor it's always a treat to be competing on the same floor as you! Being a professional(professionalism) is so overlooked in our sport but I always knew who I could look to if I ever wasn't professional about this lovely game and that's You. From one King to Another and to the Greatest PF to Ever play this game, all Love and Respect Timmy D!"
