Tim Duncan has never been one to chase the spotlight, but when he steps out, it still turns heads. On March 30, 2025, the San Antonio Spurs legend made a rare public appearance at Frost Bank Center for the Spurs’ home matchup against the Golden State Warriors — and he wasn’t alone. Duncan was joined courtside by longtime partner Vanessa Macias, as the couple soaked in the game alongside a roaring crowd.
NBA legend Tim Duncan made sure to get a front-row seat for the Steph Curry show 😅 pic.twitter.com/tT9GKCQx2X
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 30, 2025
The appearance instantly lit up social media, not just for the presence of the five-time NBA champion, but also for his striking new look.
With his silver-streaked hair tied back, dark sunglasses, and laid-back style, Duncan looked more like a Jedi master on sabbatical or a spiritual wanderer than the stoic, buttoned-up icon fans remember from his Spurs playing days.
👀 👀 SPOTTED @ Spurs Vs. Warriors game:
5x NBA champion & NBA Hall Of Famer Tim Duncan with his wife, Vanessa Macias.@spurfectblog | #PorVida pic.twitter.com/yUqLMOee78
— Carolina Teague (@CTtheMicSlayer) March 30, 2025
Alongside him was Vanessa Macias, Duncan’s longtime girlfriend and the mother of his youngest daughter, Quill, who was born in 2017. Macias, a San Antonio native, is a television personality best known for appearing on The Amazing Race and various other hosting roles. The couple reportedly began dating around 2013, shortly after Duncan’s high-profile and deeply private divorce from his first wife, Amy Sherrill.
Duncan and Amy Sherrill had been college sweethearts, meeting at Wake Forest University in the mid-1990s. They married in 2001 at the height of Duncan’s rise as one of the NBA’s premier players.
The couple had two children together — son Draven and daughter Sydney — and Amy was heavily involved in charitable efforts, including co-running the Tim Duncan Foundation. Their marriage, however, came to an end in 2013, with Amy filing for divorce after 12 years.
The split generated significant tabloid speculation, including allegations of infidelity and even questions about Duncan’s sexuality, which were never publicly confirmed or addressed by Duncan himself.
The divorce was handled as quietly as possible, with Duncan reportedly requesting a delay in the proceedings until after the Spurs’ playoff run that year. Ultimately, the case was finalized through a private hearing, a testament to Duncan’s fiercely guarded privacy off the court.
Since then, Duncan has moved forward with Macias. While the couple hasn’t married officially, they’ve been together for over a decade and have raised their daughter largely out of the public spotlight.
The game itself was less memorable for the home crowd. The Warriors dominated the Spurs 148-106 behind a breakout performance from Brandon Podziemski, but for many in the arena, the real highlight was seeing Duncan, the face of San Antonio basketball back in the building. Fans cheered loudly when he appeared on the jumbotron, and even Warriors players took note of his presence.
Duncan’s continued connection to the Spurs franchise even in retirement means a lot to the city of San Antonio. Though he’s never craved attention, his legacy looms large. From leading the Spurs to five titles, to mentoring players like Tony Parker, Manu Ginóbili, and Kawhi Leonard, his fingerprints are all over the franchise’s golden era.
Despite his retirement from both playing and coaching, Duncan remains involved with the Spurs in informal ways. He’s been spotted working with young bigs during training camps and remains a quiet pillar of the team’s culture. His presence at games, though rare, serves as a reminder of what the franchise once was and what it still strives to be.
Seeing Tim Duncan courtside, calm and cool as ever next to Vanessa Macias, gave fans a brief but powerful flashback to the dynasty years. And even if the Spurs are far from title contention now, nights like these are proof that Duncan’s impact — both on and off the court — still resonates.
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