Tim Duncan and Joel Embiid have nearly had the same career arc, although one key factor has kept Embiid from replicating the same success.

Luke Kornet explained the Tim Duncan reason to why he chose No. 7 as his jersey number after signing with the Spurs this summer.

But, Duncan didn't wear No. 7—he famously sported No. 21, which has been retired by the Spurs franchise. Kornet explained the reasoning behind his choice, saying that he wants to be "one-third" of the player Duncan was during his NBA career. One-third of 21 is seven—very clever, Kornet.