TP on other Point Guards (From "l'Equipe")

**gilmor** · 01-23-2009

They're always overlooked. It's much easier to say someone is a "hater" than someone is a "homer" or "nuthugger" or that he is "gay for Parker".

ya man.. u

**mogrovejo** · 01-23-2009

When was this (the original article) published, does anyone know?

**senorglory** · 01-23-2009

Originally Posted by RuffnReadyOzStyle

I'd be surprised if some regular NBA beat writers don't peruse this place

Perhaps I'll be quoted as an "Anonymous Source."

**adrien** · 01-23-2009

Originally Posted by mogrovejo

When was this (the original article) published, does anyone know?

yesterday

**Rapper** · 01-23-2009

The best spurs talk member
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**adrien** · 01-23-2009

Originally Posted by mogrovejo

I'm positively sure Rondo already knows about this. I partially agree with Parker though - Rondo's offense is over-rated. But Parker under-rates Rondo's defense and by a lot. Rondo is easily a top3 defensive pg in the league.

OTOH, it was nice from Parker to reckon the greatness of Garnett and Pierce. I mean imagine how good could Tony Parker be if he was playing alongside a PF and a wing like them?

I agree with that. Last night's game is a good example.
Rondo
39 min, 9pts (4/10 FG), 8 rebs, 2 asts, 1 steal, 2 Tos

He limited Jameer Nelson to:
17 pts (6/16 FG), 2 rebs, 3 asts, 2 tos in 37 min.

It will be interesting to see what happens when we play boston. I predict TP owns Rondo in SA and Rondo owns TP in Boston.

It may go differently if Rondo reads the article.

**adrien** · 02-05-2009

In case Rondo reads SpursTalk. Just wanted to remind him what TP said about him. And I believe tony is going to torch him...

**ManuTim_best of Fwiendz** · 02-05-2009

Parker is too fast for Rondo. And Rondo has NO offensive game really. He needs to start practicing.

**mogrovejo** · 12-03-2009

Honni soit qui mal y pense.

**mogrovejo** · 05-10-2010

Originally Posted by adrien

This is a translation from french Newspaper "L'Equipe"

Parker votes for Paul

Best PG at penetration
Devin Harris and Me
"Devin Harris comes just after me. He must have watched some videos on me. I know that Avery Johnson made him watch me a a lot when he was in Dallas. This year, he doesn't stop penetrating. Just like me in 2006, when I was an NBA first in points in the paint."

Best PG at shooting
Steve Nash
"It's a no contest. He shoots FTs at 90%, 50% 3pt FG in his good years and 50% FG. Derek Fisher is also very strong at 3pts. But the best catch and shoot is Mike Bibby. He's been model for me in that category."

The nicest PG
Chris Paul
"I really get along with him. But there are also Deron Williams and Steve Nash. We have dinner together and see each other outside the court. But I meet a lot more the PGs from Western conference."

The hardest PG to play against
Andre Miller
"I dont know why but he is a "pain in the ass". Everytime he plays against me, he is hot. Just like me when Iwas playing gary Payton at the begenning of my career. Miller is a guy we don't talk a lot but he goes wild when he plays against me.. Maybe he is motivated because i'm an all-star. There are also Chauncey Billups, Baron Davis and Jason Kidd. They post-up a lot. They are hard to stop because they go inside a lot."

The best rookie PG
Derrick Rose
"But watch DJ Augustin, he's starting to gain confidence."

The best dribbler
Allen Iverson
"No Contest. He's out of range that's all. He also as the best first step and on 1vs1. He has a very special game."

The most underrated PG
Devin Harris
"He was already very good in Dallas but he couldn't let himself go because of Nowitzki and Howard. We can see how strong he is this year. The other one is Miller, an old school PG, but he is good every year, solid."

The most overrated PG
Rajon Rondo
"It used to be Jason Williams. People used to love him because he was making fancy assists and they were forgetting the passes in the stands. Nowadays it's more difficult. Maybe Rajon Rondo. He is a bit overrated.Playing with Pierce and Garnett helps a lot and people tend to forget that."

The best defender
"I would say Chris Paul. He defends well, has good hands, he anticipates well. Chris Paul and Jason Kidd. They both have a high sense of anticipation. They always have a hand in there that can steal the ball. Then Chauncey Billups who is really strong. But I consider myself a top 5."

The best passer
"Chris Paul and Deron Williams. No. Chris Paul and Steve Nash. You have to have the right players next to you. Chris Paul has them. Tyson Chandler for high passes and David West who is a pure PF and a of a shooter. But Paul has the vision on court."

Conclusion
"Chris Paul is the most skilled. But it's more complicated. It depends on the team you play on. If I was playin in New Orleans or Phoenix, I would have more responsabilities, more assists. My Top 5 is : Chris Paul, Myself, Deron Williams, Steve Nash and Chauncey Billups. The best PGs are in the Western Conference. Allen Ivers is now in the east but we also have Baron Davis, and when he is healthy, he can be a "pain in the ass" to play against."

TP's Top 5
1 Chris Paul
2 Tony Parker
3 Deron Williams
4 Steve Nash
5 Chauncey Billups

Others : Harris, Iverson, Miller, Rose, Rondo.

I hope nobody hires this guy as a scout once his playing days are over.