Growing up on St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Tim Duncan found passion in swimming. Early on, young Duncan already displayed the potential to become a world-class swimmer. In fact, he was ...

When NBA fans think of Tim Duncan, they picture the quiet, fundamentally sound superstar who led the San Antonio Spurs to five championships and became one of the greatest power forwards of all time.

Out in the calm, cobalt waters of the Caribbean Sea just beyond the island of St. Croix, a lone, long-limbed figure swims out into the solitude. Then his relaxed voice washes over the scene: "The ...

The pool does not care who you are. Whether All-Pro or All-American, the second you dive in, you can be humbled. The water has no favorites. In the pool, everyone is equal. It does not matter how tall ...