PHOTO: LeBron James pays his respects to Tim Duncan

The greatest small forward of all time took a moment to recognize the best power forward ever.

Shortly after the buzzer sounded on the San Antonio Spurs' 99-95 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James raced over to embrace Tim Duncan for a stolen moment away from the game itself.

It was a meeting of minds, from one great to another, seven combined championships and six MVP awards. It was a show of pure sportsmanship following what had been an extremely hard-fought game.

James voiced his sentiments a second time on Instagram.

Caption: 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! 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!