Tim Duncan Passes 25,000-Career-Point Mark Against LA Lakers

Tim Duncan has already had a legendary NBA career, but on Friday night, he managed to ascend into even more rarefied air.

The San Antonio Spurs star notched his 25,000th career point, becoming the 19th player to do so, per the team's Twitter account:

Only Karl Malone scored more points with one head coach, per ESPN Stats & Info:

Duncan's also the second player ever to reach 25,000 points, 14,000 rebounds and 2,500 blocks. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the other, per the Spurs:

Duncan will be remembered as one of the greatest players in NBA history. Hitting the 25,000-point plateau is merely another honor to add to an incredible legacy. The achievement will also serve to further bolster his incredible longevity.

For arguably the last five or so years, critics have written off Duncan and the Spurs for being too old. Instead, San Antonio is the reigning NBA champion, with Duncan continuing to play at a high level.

With his career winding down, fans should treasure every minute he spends on the court.