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Parker: Duncan a 'great example to follow, except for the clothing'

Bill Streicher / USA TODAY Sports / Reuters

Tony Parker's got jokes.

At Tim Duncan's jersey retirement ceremony Sunday, Parker - who played with the power forward for 15 years and won four championships on the San Antonio Spurs - turned the toast into a roast.

"I will always look at you as the great example to follow, except for the clothing," the Frenchman joked.

He also teased Duncan, 40, about his age and the look he used to give him when he wanted the ball.

In all seriousness, though, Parker called his friend Timmy a "superstar-plus-plus," adding: "He's by himself in his own league."

The point guard elaborated, saying TD's the only guy who could have a quiet 30-point and 20-rebound game, while also being unselfish and making his teammates better.

"He wanted to win. But off the court, he was the best," he said.

Here is Parker's full speech:

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