Tim Duncan is an American professional basketball coach and former NBA player who has led the San Antonio Spurs to five championships.
Though he’s laid low following his retirement in 2016, he’s recently appeared in headlines in March 2025 when he attended the Spurs vs. Warriors game alongside his longtime girlfriend Vanessa Macias.
This has led fans and news outlets to revisit Duncan’s former relationships, which include the particularly messy divorce of his 12-year partner Amy Sherrill.
Let’s revisit Tim Duncan’s former spouse and discuss what led to the divorce and what she’s doing now.
Who Is Amy Sherrill?
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Even before the divorce, Amy Sherill had kept a relatively private life. There’s limited information about her early life outside the fact that she was born on April 30, 1977, in North Carolina to mother Judy and father Fred Sherrill.
She’s believed to be an only child as she’s never mentioned having any siblings. She graduated from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.
How Did Amy Sherril and Tim Duncan Meet?
Tim Duncan and Amy Sherrill met at Wake Forest University. It was a love story we’ve all seen: Duncan was a jock, one of the best basketball players in Wake Forest history, and Sherrill was a cheerleader. They became friends in 1992 and began dating shortly after.
When Duncan was drafted into the NBA in 1997, Amy decided to end the relationship due to her being unsure of dating a professional athlete. Their separation was temporary, though, as they later reconciled and wed in July 2001.
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During their 12 years of marriage, the duo welcomed two children: Sydney, born on June 27, 2005, and Draven, born on August 3, 2007.
Why Did Tim Duncan and Amy Sherill Break Up?
Amy Sherrill filed for divorce in March 2013 after 12 years of marriage, accusing the former NBA player of cheating on her with multiple individuals.
She also questioned his sexuality, believing that he was in a secret relationship “with his BFF.”
In a now-deleted article from The Hollywood Street King, an anonymous source claims that Sherill treated Duncan poorly throughout their marriage because she believed he was cheating on her with one of his male teammates.
That same source claims that Duncan was aware Sherrill had been unfaithful, but he was “willing to give her whatever she wants” to prevent her from revealing to the public that he’s bisexual.
The divorce reportedly came as a shock to Duncan, who didn’t expect Amy to file for divorce just as his team was preparing for the NBA Playoffs.
Later during their settlement, Duncan accused Amy of cheating on him with Gilbert Urbano, her personal trainer, and admitted to having hired a private investigator to look into their alleged relationship. The outcome of that investigation is kept private.
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Duncan and Sherril’s divorce was finalized in August 2013 during a private hearing.
Some state that Amy received a $100 million settlement, but there’s no official source backing up this claim. The couple had also signed a prenuptial agreement before their marriage, so there’s a possibility that Sherrill didn’t receive a large settlement.
What Is Amy Sherrill Doing Now?
Following her divorce from former NBA player Tim Duncan, Sherill kept herself out of the limelight. However, Tim Duncan maintains a close relationship with his children. He and his daughter, Sydney, are often seen watching basketball matches together.
Even so, Duncan doesn’t like talking about his children, not because he dislikes them but because he respects their privacy. When Richard Jefferson asked Duncan to tell him more about his children on The Richard Show in 2024, Duncan simply said, “No.”
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Today, Duncan is in a relationship with Vanessa Macias, best known for her participation in The Amazing Race. They have one daughter named Quinn, born in 2017.
Duncan and Macias have been together for well over 10 years, according to Yahoo! Entertainment.
FAQs
What is Amy Sherrill’s net worth?
Amy Sherrill’s net worth is unknown, though some sources believe it to be $1 million due to the money she received during the divorce settlement.
Has Amy Sherrill Remarried?
There’s no public information about Amy Sherrill’s relationship. She doesn’t appear to have a social media account, so it’s difficult to ascertain her relationship status.
How long were Amy Sherrill and Tim Duncan married?
Amy Sherrill and Tim Duncan were married for 12 years, from 2001 until their divorce was finalized in 2013.
Did the divorce affect Tim Duncan’s NBA career?
The divorce proceedings occurred during the 2013 NBA playoffs, but Tim Duncan continued playing and won his fifth championship with the Spurs in 2014.
What is Amy Sherrill’s professional background?
Amy Sherril doesn’t have a public LinkedIn account, so information about her professional background is sparse. However, she graduated from Wake Forest University with a degree in psychology, so it’s likely that she’s working in a career related to her field of study.
Are Amy Sherrill and Tim Duncan still close?
Duncan rarely speaks of his ex-wife following the divorce, so it’s unlikely that they’re still close. Even if they are, Duncan is known for keeping his personal life private and seldom discusses his relationships or children.
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