Duncan, Paul Continue to Set Records

Tim Duncan and Chris Paul are really, really good. Nothing newsworthy there, eh? However, as understated as that may seem, the two former Demon Deacons continue to raise the bar in the NBA.

Both were named to the All-NBA Second Team on Wednesday. For Duncan, it was his 12th straight All-NBA honor, making him a perfect 12-for-12 since he entered the league in 1997-98. He became the first player in NBA history to be named All-NBA in each of his first 12 seasons in the league.

Duncan is also just the eighth player in NBA history to earn All-NBA honors 12 or more times. He joins Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (15), Shaquille O’Neal (14), Karl Malone (14), Dolph Schayes (12) Bob Cousy (12), Jerry West (12) and Hakeem Olajuwon (12) on the prestigious list.

For Paul, he is quickly becoming one of the most accomplished point guards in the history of the game. He led the NBA in both assists and steals for the second straight season, becoming the first player in league history to accomplish the feat.

He is also the only player in NBA history to lead the league in assists and steals and finish in the top 10 in scoring in the same season.

Thanks to Duncan and Paul, Wake Forest was the only college to have multiple players on the All-NBA Teams.