Although they have had their issues at times, Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan are in very similar situations as they reach their NBA golden years. Born less than a month apart in 1976, both seriously contemplated retirement over the summer before agreeing to return on three-year deals, stunning their teams.

They are both playing at a high level and have an opportunity to return to the All-Star Game after missing out last year. Matchups between the two are fascinating to watch because they resemble Ali-Frazier fights, two aging warriors with all the tricks, clashing with different styles.