Survivor has been one of the biggest reality television shows for over 25 years, and an NBA legend’s brother has an intriguing connection to the iconic program.
Since 2000, Survivor and host Jeff Probst have been a staple on CBS for the creative reality series. However, social media detectives learned an interesting fact about the show this week as Survivor embarks on its 50th season.
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Former NBA champion Tim Duncan’s older brother has a surprising role on the program. Scott Duncan has won 21 Emmy Awards during his tenure with Survivor after earning the Director of Photography spot on the CBS program.
Fun Fact:
Tim Duncan’s older brother, Scott Duncan, has been the Director of Photography for the popular TV show Survivor since the shows debut season.
Scott has won 21 Emmy Awards in that time.
That’s 5 NBA Champions & 21 Emmy’s between the pair.
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The younger Duncan’s career certainly had many highlights during the height of the Spurs. That includes Duncan and legendary head coach Gregg Popovich winning five NBA titles together.
San Antonio even managed to win three championships over a five-year period during its height of NBA success (2003, 2005 and 2007). Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginóbili and a star-studded roster helped guide the Spurs to two more titles in 1999 and 2014.
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However, Survivor is one of the longest-running shows on television and continues to enamor its diehard fanbase after passing a quarter-century worth of drama.
An open casting call looks for contestants for CBS’s hit reality television show “Survivor.”
The hit show has released over 700 episodes since launching in 2000, so it’s clear that Duncan’s influence on the program has led to its incredible longevity.
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