Aldridge joins 'Big Three' for possible last ride

Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobli haul their aging bodies back for another punishing NBA season with the San Antonio Spurs in what could be 'Big Three's' last stand.

But combined with newcomer LaMarcus Aldridge from Portland and rising star Kawhi Leonard, a solid supporting cast and US sport's longest-tenured coach in Gregg Popovich, the Spurs might just be a threat for their second title in three seasons next June.

Duncan, a 39-year-old power forward, has sparked San Antonio to NBA titles in 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2014 with French point guard Parker, 33, and Argentine reserve guard Ginobili, 38, joining him for the past four championship runs.