Tony Parker Eye Watch Thread (Update: TP Cleared to Play)

[timvp]

Tony Parker is meeting with Spurs official in New York today. They'll have a doctor look at his eye and determine whether Parker can play in the Olympics.

Usually, I hope that Spurs players don't play for their national teams but this time it's different. If Parker is ruled out, it'd be pretty scary to have a potential serious eye injury clouding the rest of the Spurs summer and the Spurs might have to go after a better than usual backup point guard -- which would take away resources from more needed positions. Thus, I'm hoping Parker plays and plays well for France.

Hopefully we hear something today.




P.S.

The Spurs might be so quiet on the free agent market because they're waiting for Parker to be cleared. We may hear of some actual activity once Parker is examined.

[lefty]

Hoping he will be fine

[Timnobili]

Great points. It also might be why they gave De Colo a physical. If Parker is hurt in any way going into the season we would need both Patty and Nando.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

As if I needed more reasons to hate Drake, Rhianna, and lovy dovy kiss kiss

[Bruno]

Well, all sign points in the direction that Parker will be fine.

The boss of French basketball said yesterday:
"As long as the final decision hasn't been made, we have to stay cautious. However, we are quite confident. He is going to NY to have to diagnosis of one of Spurs doctor. I think and I hope that it will only confirm what we know: Tony will be OK for the Olympics. We would be very surprised if it didn't go that way."

http://www.rmcsport.fr/editorial/274128/de-vincenzi-parker-sera-ok-pour-les-jeux/

[timvp]

Well, all sign points in the direction that Parker will be fine.

The boss of French basketball said yesterday:
"As long as the final decision hasn't been made, we have to stay cautious. However, we are quite confident. He is going to NY to have to diagnosis of one of Spurs doctor. I think and I hope that it will only confirm what we know: Tony will be OK for the Olympics. We would be very surprised if it didn't go that way."

http://www.rmcsport.fr/editorial/274128/de-vincenzi-parker-sera-ok-pour-les-jeux/

IIRC, didn't France want him to play through a broken finger and a sprained ankles? I think they'd paint a "Parker is fine as long as the Spurs don't do something crazy" picture to protect their interests no matter how hurt Parker actually is.

I'm obviously hoping Parker is fine but the picture can change quickly when seen by a doctor who may have a Spurs slant.

[Bruno]

I'm obviously hoping Parker is fine but the picture can change quickly when seen by a doctor who may have a Spurs slant.

Well, the eye surgeon has nothing to do with French basketball federation and I wouldn't be surprised that he was picked by Spurs (he worked in the USA). He went too to Genova to see another eye specialist that was maybe too picked by Spurs.

Another positive sign is that Spurs don't make him go back all the way to SA but only to NY.

[lefty]

Good news

[TDMVPDPOY]

about his contract, if he is out for the season, does the nba give the spurs any compensation?? like insurance or cap relief?

[Libri]

I wonder if he'll have to wear eye protection. He could have them tailor made by Nike like Amare.

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/knicks/post/_/id/12511/amares-eyewear-sets-the-bar-in-technology

[Brazil]

some stuff from Spurs Nation

According to the French publication L’Equipe, Parker has arrived in the U.S. for his examination and was optimistic for a positive outcome. His inclusion on Les Bleus’ final Olympic roster is considered an encouraging sign.

Spurs officials declined to comment until after Parker’s diagnosis had been properly reviewed by the team’s medical staff.

“If you know our history, Pop (coach Gregg Popovich) is going to put the health of our players above all else in relation to putting them out on the court,” Spurs general manager R.C. Buford said last week. “It’s impossible for us to have an evaluation until we see him.”

[024]

If there really was a serious issue with Parker's eye, you would hear him or one of his lawyers/agent making a bigger fuss for maximum lawsuit money.

[Dr. John R. Brinkley]

Hopefully the surgery was able to improve his court vision. Joking.

[racm]

Neal needs that more than Parker TBH :lol

[GB20]

Hopefully the surgery was able to improve his court vision. Joking.
maybe he will find ginobli more on the court :lol

[timvp]

Isn't it a little bit concerning we heard nothing today?

[Bruno]

https://twitter.com/ffbasketball/status/221185914129489922


Tony Parker a reçu le feu vert de la part des médecins des Spurs. Tony participera aux J.O. Soulagement pour les Bleus.

Spurs' doctor has given TP the green light to play the Olympics.

[Bruno]

The press release about it:
http://www.ffbb.com/_actu/page_m.php?d=actu&p=actu&id=8705

TP was in fact in Atlanta to have his eye checked by two eye specialist. He was too checked sooner by the eye surgeon who made the surgery and by two eye specialist in Swiss. So, 5 different doctors have looked at his eye and concluded that he could play. Even the more worried Spurs fan should be reassured now.

[spursparker9]

Great news!

[racm]

Atlanta? Does that mean a trade for Josh Smith?

:lol

Seriously though that's good news.

[Obstructed_View]

Atlanta? Does that mean a trade for Josh Smith?


Yes, Cory Joseph will be attempting alley oop passes to him on a nightly basis until you stop tuning in.

[Mel_13]

https://twitter.com/ffbasketball/status/221185914129489922



Spurs' doctor has given TP the green light to play the Olympics.

Best news of the summer so far.

[Brazil]

The press release about it:
http://www.ffbb.com/_actu/page_m.php?d=actu&p=actu&id=8705

TP was in fact in Atlanta to have his eye checked by two eye specialist. He was too checked sooner by the eye surgeon who made the surgery and by two eye specialist in Swiss. So, 5 different doctors have looked at his eye and concluded that he could play. Even the more worried Spurs fan should be reassured now.

:tu

[Man In Black]

http://www.whosay.com/TonyParker/photos/198982?wsref=fb&code=qTF3H8P
http://media.whosay.com/198982/198982_me.jpg

[timvp]

Good news. :tu

[ace3g]

NBAreporter ‏@NBAreporter

@spurs are now making numerous phone calls to various PF FAs now that they don't have to worry about signing a new starting PG.

[Brazil]

« Je viens d'arriver à Paris avec une bonne nouvelle. Je vais aux JO !!!!!!!!! Je suis super content, j'ai eu le feu vert des Spurs !!!!! Merci Pop !!!! Maintenant, direction Londres avec de belles lunettes de protection !!! »,

"I just arrived in Paris with a good news. I'm going to the Olympics !!!! I'm very happy, I have the Spurs green light !!!! Thanks you Pop !!! Now, London with protection glasses !!"

[DPG21920]

Pop: "ok, you can take the car - but no highway driving and fill it up with gas"

TP: "thanks dad!!!!"

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Lol lol can't wait for the tp with goggles pics

[lefty]

:lol choking in the playoffs
:lol choking in a nightclub brawl
:lol choking in the Olympics

[wut]

c'est magnifique.

I'm fine with this as long as he wears goggles. Knowing Parker he will look for the most stylish ones he can buy. :lol

Anyway, it will be good for Parker to play in the Olympics; should boost his spirits as well as his confidence for next season. Imagine what it would have done to his psyche had he not been cleared to play.

[Brazil]

Pop: "ok, you can take the car - but no highway driving and fill it up with gas"

TP: "thanks dad!!!!"

:lol

[pad300]

« Je viens d'arriver à Paris avec une bonne nouvelle. Je vais aux JO !!!!!!!!! Je suis super content, j'ai eu le feu vert des Spurs !!!!! Merci Pop !!!! Maintenant, direction Londres avec de belles lunettes de protection !!! »,

"I just arrived in Paris with a good news. I'm going to the Olympics !!!! I'm very happy, I have the Spurs green light !!!! Thanks you Pop !!! Now, London with PRETTY protection glasses !!"

FIFY.

Jesus Christ Tony. Can you be any more metrosexual... He's gonna bring a man-purse to every game! :lmao

[ace3g]

Lol lol can't wait for the tp with goggles pics

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/7805/199031lalt.jpg

[Dr. John R. Brinkley]

Our point guard isn't blind! Talk about resetting your expectations for the offseason. Hopefully Diaw isn't diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2, our 2nd round pick is better than Jack McClinton, and we can call it a successful offseason and at least come out somewhere near where we left.

Whew!

[loveforthegame]

The only good news of this off season.

[smaka]

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/7805/199031lalt.jpg

do these glasses have Swarovski diamonds on the upper part?

[Sean Cagney]

The only good news of this off season.

Yep, too bad thats how it usually goes and we don't get an addition to get excited about :depressed:depressed

[wut]

Is it just me, or do those goggles look like they'd cut off his peripheral vision?

[Libri]

I don't know if anybody remembers this but Robinson tried goggles at one time. They were a pain to wear because they kept fogging up. Good thing that this won't happen with Tony's goggles. You can can get a glimpse of Robinson wearing them from 1:20-1:29.

oIkTMOwJsto




BTW, jimo2305 photoshoped this of Tony.

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/9923/parkercylcops.png

[ace3g]

Mike Monroe ‏@Monroe_SA

per txt exchange w/ @tp9network he sez goggles work fine but he won't wear them during #Spurs season; also says 'time to get back in shape'

[ace3g]

starting at 11:01 mark shows TP getting fitted for his protective glasses

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