Shams: Tony Parker has agreed to sign with Charlotte, league sources tell Yahoo.

[NASpurs]

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[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Wow surprising.

[smaka]

Wow.

[cd98]

Yikes, even Tony is jumping from the sinking ship.

[dabom]

Is this real life? :wow

[cd98]

Kawhi...the player killer. He kills Tony and Manu is next.

[look_at_g_shred]

Hater get your ass in here

[Pavlov]

Thanks for everything, Tony.

[BatManu20]

Lol

[NASpurs]

:danceclub:danceclub:danceclub

Come back Kawhi, the mean Frenchie is gone. :lol

[ducks]

good luck tp
thanks for finals mvp and everything

[cd98]

Oh 10 million...Spurs can't match that. But if I were him, I'd probably jump ship anyway. Why take a chance you may have to play with a "superstar" so fragile he can't take you saying that you had a much worse injury.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

:lol end of an era baby. Get that money TP

[TD 21]

:wow . . . bittersweet / mixed emotions. On the one hand, he obviously didn't make sense on this roster, so they'd have either had to force feed him minutes or not play him, neither of which would have been ideal. On the other hand, it still would have been nice to see him play his entire career with the Spurs.

[aksyunstar]

damn i dont know what to feel about this...

[K...]

Good for him, the Spurs have a glut of guards and he will have fun on a bad team with low expectations

[Clipper Nation]

2 years, $10 million? Yikes. Has Jordan watched him play at all in the last few years?

[BatManu20]

Thanks for everything Tony. Glad he won’t be back, but it’s the end of an era. #9 will be in the rafters one day.

[jyra]

Didn't expect another team to offer him that much.

[tonight...you]

I'll miss him.

[monkeypunk]

Holy shit, was not expecting this. It will be so weird to see him in another uniform but I wish him all the best!

[look_at_g_shred]

Oh 10 million...Spurs can't match that. But if I were him, I'd probably jump ship anyway. Why take a chance you may have to play with a "superstar" so fragile he can't take you saying that you had a much worse injury.
He's unrestricted

[-21-]

Mixed feelings tbh. Sad to see a franchise great leave but we all know he's done and we've got too many promising young guys to justify keeping him.

Also, :lol Charlotte

[bbarry]

wtf this is so weird.

[Nathan89]

Fuck Yeah!

[-21-]

Thanks for everything Tony.

+1

[NASpurs]

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[cd98]

Best Spurs Point Guard of All time.

My best Spurs:

1. Tim
2. David
3. Ice
4. Tony
5. Manu
6. Sean Elliott
7. Bruce Bowen
8. Avery
9. Robert Horry
110. Rapist Alvin Robertson
155. Kawhi Leonard

[BatManu20]

Not gonna lie, wanted TP as a Spurs-lifer.

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[cd98]

He's unrestricted

Yeah, I mean Spurs wouldn't pay that for Tony.

[Nathan89]

:danceclub:danceclub:danceclub

Come back Kawhi, the mean Frenchie is gone. :lol

:claw

[NickiRasgo]

Mixed feelings. I'm really hoping that he'll retire as a Spur but I don't like the Spurs paying him a $10M for 2 years.

Thank you Tony for everything! Feels like yesterday. :depressed

[Mugen]

holy shit, 2yr/10mil. I'll say my kind words soon but thank fucking god the Spurs didn't match that

[r0drig0lac]

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[SpurPadre]

Thanks for everything, TP! Now, instead of fucking our wives, he'll get to fuck the whole team in games, tbh.

[LkrFan]

2 years, $10 million? Yikes. Has Mitch Kupchak watched him play at all in the last few years?

FIFY :lol

[Clipper Nation]

Meanwhile, a couple years ago, the Sixers offered a 38-year-old Manu $30 million.

:worthy: Manu
:worthy: Greatest guard in Spurs history

[Play Boban]

Forever a spur my ass.

[baseline bum]

Best Spurs Point Guard of All time.

My best Spurs:

1. Tim
2. David
3. Ice
4. Tony
5. Manu
6. Sean Elliott
7. Bruce Bowen
8. Avery
9. Robert Horry
110. Rapist Alvin Robertson
155. Kawhi Leonard

Alvin is innocent. The state had to drop the case against him because the "victim"s story was bullshit and kept changing.

[Ron Swanson]

Thanks for everything, Tony.

[ducks]

explains why the vets were resigned to help mentor the young guys

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Hope Manu stays as the 3rd string vet PG.

[tonight...you]

https://media.giphy.com/media/QlvPwCTw59B2E/giphy.gif
Holy sheet! Ha ha haa ha ha ha ha ha!

[LkrFan]

Is Dejounte Murray ready for prime time tbh?

[From Downtown]

Best of luck to him, he'll always be a legend

[cd98]

Alvin is innocent. The state had to drop the case against him because the "victim"s story was bullshit and kept changing.

Eh dude was shady, but I still like him better than Kawhi.

[Robz4000]

Sucks, but he made no sense for this team. One of my favorite players all-time.

[turb0time]

Wowwww. This be one crazy summer.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

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Like a pro :tu

[picnroll]

Man is it going to be strange seeing Parker in the AT&T in another uniform.

Thanks for all the great years.

[SpurPadre]

We'll see how excited Batum will be when he introduces Tony to his wife, tbh.

[SAS=Kawhi]

They had bird rights so they could've gave him as much as 10-12M/1year and still be able to sign Kyle to an extension and use the non-tax MLE, i believe. Just wouldn't make sense from a roster perspective. Spurs legend either way!

[TheDoctor]

I'll miss him.
His teammates’ wives too (or not).

[baseline bum]

Glad to see Tony land a nice contract and glad the Spurs will be forced to play White now. Tony is one of my favorite Spurs ever and I still remember how crazy it was watching him outplay Gary Payton in the playoffs as a 19 year-old rookie. But him staying on the Spurs until he is 40 is definitely not something I wanted to see with how badly this team needs some young blood.

[Nathan89]

Is Dejounte Murray ready for prime time tbh?

Hopefully pop sees that white is significantly better.

[ducks]

Parker will take on a significant role with Hornets behind Kemba Walker.


he will mentor players they wanted a vet
spurs had some vets here

[SpurPadre]

Man is it going to be strange seeing Parker in the AT&T in another uniform.

Thanks for all the great years.

All joking aside, he better get a HUGE standing ovation in that game, tbh.

[Seventyniner]

:wow . . . bittersweet / mixed emotions. On the one hand, he obviously didn't make sense on this roster, so they'd have either had to force feed him minutes or not play him, neither of which would have been ideal. On the other hand, it still would have been nice to see him play his entire career with the Spurs.

[acoelho1]

It was time and although it will be weird to see him in another uniform, there was no playing time for him under the current roster.

[ducks]

Glad to see Tony land a nice contract and glad the Spurs will be forced to play White now. Tony is one of my favorite Spurs ever and I still remember how crazy it was watching him outplay Gary Payton in the playoffs as a 19 year-old rookie. But him staying on the Spurs until he is 40 is definitely not something I wanted to see with how badly this team needs some young blood.

Yeah I will always rember tp owning payton

[silverblackfan]

Wow. Can't believe he is not a Spur for life, but good luck on the new team and the nice additional pay. Spurs could not afford that with all the new guards.

Thanks for being the head of the snake for so long Legend.

[tonight...you]

His teammates’ wives too (or not).
Lol... true.

[tonight...you]

Yeah I will always rember tp owning payton
Oh yeah. Those were good times.

[baseline bum]

Eh dude was shady, but I still like him better than Kawhi.

He broke into his woman's place a bunch of times but it's sad how that false accusation ruined his life right when he was putting the pieces of it back together.

[SpurPadre]

I'd rather have TP than Fifty, tbh.

[gambit1990]

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[BatManu20]

Only a matter of time before he’s banging Jordan’s smokeshow wife tbh.


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[Keepin' it real]

Wowwww. This be one crazy summer.

https://ringostrack.com/bundles/soundtrackindex/img/cover/35771_one-crazy-summer.jpg

[beirmeistr]

Thanks for everything, TP! Now, instead of fucking our wives, he'll get to fuck the whole team in games, tbh.

LMAO

[tonight...you]

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Ha ha ha! You guys got me laughing today!

[ducks]

Like a pro :tu


pop and tp are tight
pop wife was his mom in the usa

[-21-]

Glad to see Tony land a nice contract and glad the Spurs will be forced to play White now. Tony is one of my favorite Spurs ever and I still remember how crazy it was watching him outplay Gary Payton in the playoffs as a 19 year-old rookie. But him staying on the Spurs until he is 40 is definitely not something I wanted to see with how badly this team needs some young blood.

Hopefully youre right about White getting minutes. Mills, Murray, Green, Belinelli(?) are still probably ahead of him.

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

This dude was miserable on the bench everytime I saw him. Big play for Spurs, nothing from Tony. Needed to learn how to ride I to the sunset in grace. It's going to suck seeing him not be a Spur but time to pay someone else. KL will sign shortly. I bet this was a piece that needed to be done to get him back. Tony and his comment about the I jury..

[Nathan89]

Only a matter of time before he’s banging Jordan’s smokeshow wife tbh.


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She gone.

[Mugen]

TP was a great Spur and a good soldier until the end.

I never really forgave him for the Brent's wife thing but he was a huge part of 4 championships.

He deserves to get a great welcome back to SA when he hangs up but holy fuck am I glad the Spurs aren't paying him 5mil a year to take up a roster spot....

[BillMc]

Sad day. Wish TP the best. Can't wait until they hang his jersey in the SA rafters.

[gambit1990]

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tony: i think i'm going to the hornets unless y'all are still interested
pop: nah, we're good bro

[Stabula]

A part of the winningest trio of all time, 4 time NBA champion, best floater and spin-move all time, one of the quickest to every play the game, and most points in the playoffs of any point guard in NBA history. He's a living legend and it will be bizarre seeing him in another jersey.

[Thebesteva]

Damn that’s kinda sad...it’s time spurs fans experience what we all have tho

[ducks]

be interesting to see once leonard thing is over if tp gives the press the scoop

[ducks]

tony: i think i'm going to the hornets unless y'all are still interested
pop: nah, we're good bro

it was reported spurs wanted him back
maybe not at that price but wanted him back

[gambit1990]

maybe he can bamboozle jordan?

[timtonymanu]

Thanks for the memories, TP. All trolling aside, best Spurs PG ever. It was time to move on though.

#9 will be on the rafters some day.

[SpurPadre]

Y'all know as with other former Spurs players that play against us, TP will drop 30 on us next game along with a game winning jumper, book it, tbh.

[Strategic]

Great player for the Spurs. Now if Manu will gtfo this team can move on.

[davidbowie]

tony was never really loved here like he should've been for various reasons but he is an absolute spurs legend and im personally sad to see him go.

[Dverde]

I hope he plays well and healthy. No hate. I didn’t think the Spurs had the balls to tell him no

[BillMc]

So, I wonder if Manu is retiring and the era ends (save Pop).

[LittleCriminal]

Kawhi...the player killer. He kills Tony and Manu is next.

Hopefully Anderson is next!

[turb0time]

https://ringostrack.com/bundles/soundtrackindex/img/cover/35771_one-crazy-summer.jpg


LOL

[Trill Clinton]

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class act

[Ocotillo]

Will forever admire his performance as a Spur.

Glad he has moved on, I think this is best for him as he will get a contract better than what would be logical for the Spurs to offer.

Scratch Charlotte off the destinations for Cow Eye now.........

[BillMc]

tony was never really loved here like he should've been for various reasons but he is an absolute spurs legend and im personally sad to see him go.

He's loved by most Spurs Fans I think. This is just an ST thing.

[r0drig0lac]

She gone.

lmao

[slick'81]

Gl tony ! It was a pleasure watching you lead the spurs for sooo many seasons

[Gibbz]

He's loved by most Spurs Fans I think. This is just an ST thing.

Absolutely

[picnroll]

All joking aside, he better get a HUGE standing ovation in that game, tbh.

I’m guessing more than Leonard, regardless of what jersey Leonard’s wearing.

[SpursDynasty85]

No hate for Parker. He was one of my favorite players to watch. 6 foot 1 man fast break, spin moves and posting up bigs, reliable mid range most his prime years, and a beautiful floater.

[LittleCriminal]

They had bird rights so they could've gave him as much as 10-12M/1year and still be able to sign Kyle to an extension and use the non-tax MLE, i believe. Just wouldn't make sense from a roster perspective. Spurs legend either way!

Glad the Spurs are not talking this route..

[Jeremy]

I feel like Spurs fans love Parker way more today than they did yesterday :lol

[JohnnyMax]

Tony misread the Charlotte Hornets text from his agent as Charlotte's Horny.

[SpurPadre]

I’m guessing more than Leonard, regardless of what jersey Leonard’s wearing.

No, Kawhi= kneeling when they announce his name and pissing on the floor he walks on, tbh.

[gambit1990]

honestly surprised spurs didn't match the offer. really glad they finally saw the writing on the wall.

i only wish he had been a hornet sooner.

[spursistan]

Damn..End of an era..The right decision for both Tony and the Spurs.. It was time to move on.

Really wishing good luck to the best Spurs PG ever and thanks for all the memories..That jersey will be in the rafters sooner than later..

[SASdynasty!]

Can’t blame him after getting benched for a guy who averages 8/3 on 44% as a starter, lol.

[Proxy]

Wow... good luck TP, can't believe this happened

wonder if it helps the Kawhi shit then

[james evans]

I'll miss him.
I won't. he can now flop on missed layups for someone else and I can be happy about it

[daslicer]

I live in Charlotte so I see a lot of Hornet games. It will be weird seeing him in a Hornets jersey. Atleast he will be happier now that he will be removed from the Kawhi drama. Also there will be no pressure here in Charlotte since the team is garbage. He can just enjoy his final days collecting paychecks.

[boutons_deux]

16, 17 years a Spur? 4 championships? helluva contribution.

[gambit1990]

glad he won't be taking up PT from players who need to develop.

[Russ]

I'm heartbroken . . .

[-21-]

honestly surprised spurs didn't match the offer. really glad they finally saw the writing on the wall.

i only wish he had been a hornet sooner.

I believe Charlotte guaranteed him a backup role which the Spurs could not. Tony probably wants to play.

[8FOR!3]

Damn..End of an era..The right decision for both Tony and the Spurs.. It was time to move on.

Really wishing good luck to the best Spurs PG ever and thanks for all the memories..That jersey will be in the rafters sooner than later..

Agreed, I'm glad he's going to a good position where he'll be able to play for Borrego and enjoy his last couple of years or so. Great Spur, I might have to buy a Charlotte Parker jersey considering I live in the Carolinas anyways.

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Kawhi Leonard on the block ... Tony Parker bound for Charlotte .. Tim Duncan entering his third season of retirement ... and Manu Ginobili might outlast them all as a Spur

[DPG21920]

glad he won't be taking up PT from players who need to develop.

We get it dumbass. You don’t like TP. Go flip your bangs elsewhere please.

[TheGreatYacht]

I'm fucking done sons

This feels worse than Brazil beating our ass

MVParker :depressed

[buttsR4rebounding]

2014 seems a long way away now.

[TDomination]

Very sad to hear about parker but I'm happy for him and I truly hope he is successful there. It's going to be SO WEIRD seeing him in another uniform, especially when spurs play the Hornets here in San Antonio. I'll probably want to go to that game. I'm sure it will be weird for him as well.

Crazy summer.

[BatManu20]

2014 seems a long way away now.

Really does.

[jjktkk]

Good luck Tony. You're a great Spur!

[tonight...you]

I won't. he can now flop on missed layups for someone else and I can be happy about it
I hear ya on that homie.

[Mugen]

Please tell me the 2nd year is a player option or fully guaranteed.

[8FOR!3]

Very sad to hear about parker but I'm happy for him and I truly hope he is successful there. It's going to be SO WEIRD seeing him in another uniform, especially when spurs play the Hornets here in San Antonio. I'll probably want to go to that game. I'm sure it will be weird for him as well.

Crazy summer.

Definitely will be strange but it would be tougher for me to see Ginobili/Duncan in another jersey.

[gambit1990]

We get it dumbass. You don’t like TP. Go flip your bangs elsewhere please.
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[Lostwingman]

Dang, gonna be weird.

[daslicer]

Very sad to hear about parker but I'm happy for him and I truly hope he is successful there. It's going to be SO WEIRD seeing him in another uniform, especially when spurs play the Hornets here in San Antonio. I'll probably want to go to that game. I'm sure it will be weird for him as well.

Crazy summer.

For me it's going to be super weird seeing him play in my backyard. I might decide to meet him just to tell him I appreciated his contributions as a Spur granted I have heard he's a diva. The Hornets make their players pretty accessible before games.

[Holden_Caulfield]

Damn. Good luck tp9

[8FOR!3]

For me it's going to be super weird seeing him play in my backyard. I might decide to meet him just to tell him I appreciated his contributions as a Spur granted I have heard he's a diva. The Hornets make their players pretty accessible before games.

I live a few hours away in Myrtle Beach I might have to drive down for a game or two. I'll say this though, I've never heard that he's super friendly or outgoing towards fans. Although that's just what I've heard through the years, he's one of the guys I've never met personally.

[Seventyniner]

2014 seems a long way away now.

But we got Belinelli back!

[TheGreatYacht]

Best guard in franchise history and top 4 Spur of all time behind Tim, Kawhi, and DRob.

Good for him getting off this sinking ship. Now it's time to go over the wall for the Ginobili family :tu

[davidbowie]

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goat cocksman

[Budkin]

TP not on the Spurs?? Whaaaa???

[daslicer]

I live a few hours away in Myrtle Beach I might have to drive down for a game or two. I'll say this though, I've never heard that he's super friendly or outgoing towards fans. Although that's just what I've heard through the years, he's one of the guys I've never met personally.

I agree I have heard the same things.

[Dverde]

He has a better chance at getting to the Finals with this team in the East.

[Leetonidas]

5 mil a season?? Wow. Salute to Tony. Thanks for the memories

[BatManu20]

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[CGD]

Damn, that sucks

[Barfunk]

Didn't want this to ever happen, but thanks for everything Tony.

[DJR210]

Thanks for everything, Tony.

:toast

Hell of a career in SA :tu

[monkeypunk]

I live a few hours away in Myrtle Beach I might have to drive down for a game or two. I'll say this though, I've never heard that he's super friendly or outgoing towards fans. Although that's just what I've heard through the years, he's one of the guys I've never met personally.


I agree I have heard the same things.

I've met him a few times and he's very aloof. If you speak French, are famous or have something he wants though, he will give you the time of day. Otherwise, he wouldn't piss on you if you were on fire.

[SpurPadre]

Smart move by TP in a season that doesn't matter with the Dubs getting away with monopolizing the league, tbh.

[Ocotillo]

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wonder if Danny or Patty get dealt. I got a strong feeling Gasol ain't going nowhere.

[Chucho]

Some of the tasteless posts in this thread...fucking "fans".


Tony, thank you for all the moments, the crazy drives, being the fastest player in the league for so long. You were a cornerstone of the most winningest franchise in modern American sports and enjoy the loot and then get your jersey hung, you've had your HOF ticket punched for awhile.

People who claim to be "fans" and hate one of the greatest players in team history aren't fans. The only person who has a legitimate beef against the Frenchman is Brent Barry.

[Canyonero]

Farewell Fatony

[ducks]

Project Spurs
The Spurs let 36-year-old Avery Johnson walk two years removed from a championship. This is just history repeating itself.

[KaiRMD1]

Good riddance Enrique, hated this ball hogging fucker for years and glad to see him go

[SPURt]

Thanks for the memories TP! Definitely gonna be weird seeing him in Charlotte.

[noles1983]

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That is nauseating. What an absolute shit roster to be over the cap with. Simple Jack, some geriatric fucks and a bunch of fucking scrubs is all we have to show for it.

[daslicer]

I've met him a few times and he's very aloof. If you speak French, are famous or have something he wants though, he will give you the time of day. Otherwise, he wouldn't piss on you if you were on fire.

Yeah I guess I will just watch him from afar when I go to some hornet games this year.

[phxspurfan]

Yikes, even Tony is jumping from the sinking ship.

It's Nuclear Winter up in here

Rock Bottom

[ceperez]

Sad to hear him not retire as a Spur.

[Thunder1]

Thanx for the memories, TP...

[phxspurfan]

That is nauseating. What an absolute shit roster to be over the cap with. Simple Jack, some geriatric fucks and a bunch of fucking scrubs is all we have to show for it.

A 20 million dollar a year commitment to a team leader who refuses to play is a big deal

[8FOR!3]

I've met him a few times and he's very aloof. If you speak French, are famous or have something he wants though, he will give you the time of day. Otherwise, he wouldn't piss on you if you were on fire.

It's kind of strange. Coach Pop is very friendly in person (I'm sure as long as you don't annoy him anyways) and that seems to be the whole culture with the team, it's surprising that one of the big 3 is like that with fans. Most of the players I've met (Sean Elliott, Manu, LMA, Patty) were all friendly albeit short. Borrego seemed like a really cool guy, Pop was outgoing. Never met Duncan but I was training BJJ at Pete Spratt's gym on 1604 one time and he came in and said hi to Pete apparently Duncan's a big MMA fan and friends with Pete Spratt. Didn't get to meet him but he seemed to have the same Duncan demeanor you would expect. And of course David Robinson is far and beyond the friendliest of any athlete I've ever met.

[ceperez]

Some of the tasteless posts in this thread...fucking "fans".


Tony, thank you for all the moments, the crazy drives, being the fastest player in the league for so long. You were a cornerstone of the most winningest franchise in modern American sports and enjoy the loot and then get your jersey hung, you've had your HOF ticket punched for awhile.

People who claim to be "fans" and hate one of the greatest players in team history aren't fans. The only person who has a legitimate beef against the Frenchman is Brent Barry.

:bobo

[phxspurfan]

PS good on ya, Tony. Go make your money and enjoy your role on that team, playing for MJ. I'll still be there when your jersey goes up in the rafters

[DAF86]

Never thought this day would come. I hoped he would sign for the minimum but I guess this is the best for both Tony and the Spurs.

Fucking weird man. Shit already getting me nostalgic. :depressed

[ceperez]

No hate for Parker. He was one of my favorite players to watch. 6 foot 1 man fast break, spin moves and posting up bigs, reliable mid range most his prime years, and a beautiful floater.

Going to miss those one man fast breaks!

He played a very long time as a Spur. At least he's going to a team with his buddy Batum.

[TheDoctor]

Nah, what's going to happen is that Tony is going to play those 2 years with Charlotte and in 2021 he's going to sign a $1.00 contract with San Antonio (like Paul Pierce did w/ the Celtics) and retires as a Spur.

[spurraider21]

his 3 year extension just finished and felt like he's been washed for about 4 years now

[gambit1990]

Good riddance Enrique, hated this ball hogging fucker for years and glad to see him go
:lol

[spurraider21]

its gonna be really weird seeing him in another jersey. would have been cool to have him be a spurs lifer, but it didnt make sense to bring him back and dude wants to keep playing

[Budkin]

Sad to hear him not retire as a Spur.

This doesn't change anything. He'll still retire a Spur.

[BillMc]

So, what do you guys predict? Manu gonna be back? Or is the Big 3 down to none.

[SpursDynasty85]

Nah, what's going to happen is that Tony is going to play those 2 years with Charlotte and in 2021 he's going to sign a $1.00 contract with San Antonio (like Paul Pierce did w/ the Celtics) and retires as a Spur.

With you on that one. Parker still wants playing time. Him and Kemba will be a great combo for Charlotte.

[ceperez]

Thanks for the memories, TP. All trolling aside, best Spurs PG ever. It was time to move on though.

#9 will be on the rafters some day.

They should put #9 up in the rafters first time Parker visits. He deserves it.

[TXstbobcat]

So, what do you guys predict? Manu gonna be back? Or is the Big 3 down to none.

One more year for Manu.

[ginobilized]

It is almost officially the modern NBA in SA. One more domino to fall, the Argentinian wonder.

With Tony gone, I wonder if that makes SA a tad more appealing to Kawhi-baby?

[ceperez]

its gonna be really weird seeing him in another jersey. would have been cool to have him be a spurs lifer, but it didnt make sense to bring him back and dude wants to keep playing

Michael Jordan played with a Wizards jersey.

Hakeem Olajuwon played with a Raptors jersey.

So it happens to even the best of them.

[SPURt]

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[Mugen]

TP should have retired a Spur but unfortunately he wanted to keep playing when he's been done for almost 3 seasons now tbh. Getting paid in CHA w/ Batum and under Borrego should be a good send-off for him tho.

[BillMc]

One more year for Manu.

Hope you're right, my friend. :toast

[xellos88330]

Best wishes TP!!! Thanks for giving it your all for us!!! I will cheer for you in Charlotte, but not when you play against my Spurs though!!!

[bklynspursfan]

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[SpurPadre]

Had the Dubs not bought next year's title already, I could see Manu coming back with TP gone for Pop's loyalty but why go through the grind in a lost season? I know he's one of the biggest competitors of all-time but he's also expressed wanting to be there more often for his kids. I'd retire if I were him, tbh.

[monkeypunk]

I live a few hours away in Myrtle Beach I might have to drive down for a game or two. I'll say this though, I've never heard that he's super friendly or outgoing towards fans. Although that's just what I've heard through the years, he's one of the guys I've never met personally.


It's kind of strange. Coach Pop is very friendly in person (I'm sure as long as you don't annoy him anyways) and that seems to be the whole culture with the team, it's surprising that one of the big 3 is like that with fans. Most of the players I've met (Sean Elliott, Manu, LMA, Patty) were all friendly albeit short. Borrego seemed like a really cool guy, Pop was outgoing. Never met Duncan but I was training BJJ at Pete Spratt's gym on 1604 one time and he came in and said hi to Pete apparently Duncan's a big MMA fan and friends with Pete Spratt. Didn't get to meet him but he seemed to have the same Duncan demeanor you would expect. And of course David Robinson is far and beyond the friendliest of any athlete I've ever met.

Pop is great but you are right that he doesn't suffer fools lightly. But if you have something to say and can back it up, he'll chat with you all day. Sean, David, Elie, Kersey, Kerr, Malik and Duncan were all pussycats and totally open to bs-ing with fans. Danny Ferry is one entitled asshole though, haha. Fuck that guy sideways...

I think Parkers demeanor is part of the French way. Very elitist and can't really be bothered to "waste" time talking to fans unless they're hot chicks. Very French way of being...

[SpurPadre]

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He definitely banged her, tbh.

[Ocotillo]

That is nauseating. What an absolute shit roster to be over the cap with. Simple Jack, some geriatric fucks and a bunch of fucking scrubs is all we have to show for it.

Of course, it would be a whole lot worse if Leonard were to sign a supermax.

[Ditty]

:lol Michael Jordan
:lol Mexican Basketball Head Coach

[TimDunkem]

Finally some good news! :flag:

[TheyCallMePro]

Happy we've moved on because Tony has regressed so much these past 2 years and we needed to move on. That said, he'll go down as the most underrated PG of his generation, and I'll always remember him the most for OWNING Chris Paul and Steve Nash in the playoffs despite them receiving all the attention, both in those series and throughout their careers.

And I'll be rooting like hell for him on the Hornets to get them to the playoffs next year and make some noise. And the Spurs need to retire his jersey when the Hornets visit us next year.

[Capt Bringdown]

The best Spurs player for many years. RIP, Tony.

[Hoops Czar]

Best guard in franchise history and top 4 Spur of all time behind Tim, Kawhi, and DRob.

Good for him getting off this sinking ship. Now it's time to go over the wall for the Ginobili family :tu

[Kori Ellis]

I've met him a few times and he's very aloof. If you speak French, are famous or have something he wants though, he will give you the time of day. Otherwise, he wouldn't piss on you if you were on fire.
Disagree completely. Tony (along with Manu and Dirk) were some of my fav players to talk to. Tony was always super friendly to us off the court too. Tony and my husband lived in the same condo building early in Tony's career (when LJ and I were engaged ). That was when I first moved to SA. So we ran into him a lot. At the building, at restaurants, etc. He was always cool.

I became friendly with his dad, and his dad ended up deciding to play on LJs rec basketball team one summer. It's hilarious that his dad has Tony's same moves on the court.

Anyway, I know it's a SpursTalk tradition to trash Tony, but he's a good guy...and he's a Spurs legend. I know he wanted more playing time, and now he'll get it. But it's sad that he's not retiring a Spur.

[LaMarcus Bryant]

I will miss him but this move was the best for both parties.

[LkrFan]

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:lol

[Mugen]

Any news yet if that 2nd year is an option or fully guaranteed?

[Pavlov]

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:lollol "ruining"

[NASpurs]

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[objective]

Bittersweet parting

I've wanted him off the team for years, and now that it's happened, I feel down. The good times were great, the great times were incredible

He's a legend, will get his jersey retired and hopefully a big welcome pop from the crowd when he comes back. Hopefully a full arena also, not the empty shell it usually is.

[Gino20]

TP9 will go down as one of the greats. Thank you for everything and best of luck to you.

[Mugen]

Bittersweet parting

I've wanted him off the team for years, and now that it's happened, I feel down. The good times were great, the great times were incredible

He's a legend, will get his jersey retired and hopefully a big welcome pop from the crowd when he comes back. Hopefully a full arena also, not the empty shell it usually is.

Yup, pretty much how I feel. Tony leaving was much needed and long overdue, doesn't mean he didn't have some great times with the Spurs. He'll get taken care of once he hangs 'em up.

[bklynspursfan]

Disagree completely. Tony (along with Manu and Dirk) were some of my fav players to talk to. Tony was always super friendly to us off the court too. Tony and my husband lived in the same condo building early in Tony's career (when LJ and I were engaged ). That was when I first moved to SA. So we ran into him a lot. At the building, at restaurants, etc. He was always cool.

I became friendly with his dad, and his dad ended up deciding to play on LJs rec basketball team one summer. It's hilarious that his dad has Tony's same moves on the court.

Anyway, I know it's a SpursTalk tradition to trash Tony, but he's a good guy...and he's a Spurs legend. I know he wanted more playing time, and now he'll get it. But it's sad that he's not retiring a Spur.

Wow, that's awesome. I'd like to see Tony Sr. with the spin/floater lol...

And maybe after this contract, he'll come back in season 20 (like he wanted) and retire with us as a mentor.

[gambit1990]

Disagree completely. Tony (along with Manu and Dirk) were some of my fav players to talk to. Tony was always super friendly to us off the court too. Tony and my husband lived in the same condo building early in Tony's career (when LJ and I were engaged ). That was when I first moved to SA. So we ran into him a lot. At the building, at restaurants, etc. He was always cool.
breaking news: if you live in the same condo building you might have a better relationship with someone than a complete stranger would.

[LkrFan]

Say what y'all want, but TP is a Mount Rushmore PG and best of his generation. Magic, Isaiah Thomas, Oscar Robinson, Tony Parker.

Certified Laker killer. Spur legend. Respect :tu

[TDTPMG21920]

Damn... I was expecting this, yet I'm still shocked. Thanks for everything, TP9.

[Spurs da champs]

breaking news: if you live in the same condo building you might have a better relationship with someone than a complete stranger would.

:lol

[bklynspursfan]

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[MoSpur02]

Tony Parker one of the most underappreciated Spurs. He was great for this organization. Wish him nothing but the best. That injury was unfortunate, but he fought through it and surprisingly made it back and was as good as one wished he might be. Yeah he regressed, but he was always there to play. Nothing but respect for the guy.

His comments regarding Kawhi's injury was not the final nail on the coffin regarding Kawhi not wanting to comeback. Kawhi has issues. Plain and simple.

[ducks]

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LOL TP HATERS

[monkeypunk]

I live a few hours away in Myrtle Beach I might have to drive down for a game or two. I'll say this though, I've never heard that he's super friendly or outgoing towards fans. Although that's just what I've heard through the years, he's one of the guys I've never met personally.


Disagree completely. Tony (along with Manu and Dirk) were some of my fav players to talk to. Tony was always super friendly to us off the court too. Tony and my husband lived in the same condo building early in Tony's career (when LJ and I were engaged ). That was when I first moved to SA. So we ran into him a lot. At the building, at restaurants, etc. He was always cool.

I became friendly with his dad, and his dad ended up deciding to play on LJs rec basketball team one summer. It's hilarious that his dad has Tony's same moves on the court.

Anyway, I know it's a SpursTalk tradition to trash Tony, but he's a good guy...and he's a Spurs legend. I know he wanted more playing time, and now he'll get it. But it's sad that he's not retiring a Spur.

I'm glad your experience was different than mine, I met him mid career so perhaps he was a little more jaded or maybe it was the surroundings, idk. I've heard that his dad was super nice though I never met him, funny to hear that he has the same moves but it makes perfect sense.

Also, in no way am I dogging his impact on the Spurs or saying that he wasn't a core reason for our success for many years. It's a shame that time caught up with him and slowed his jets but his jersey should hang from the rafters and rightfully so.

Truly sad to see him not retire a Spur but glad that he'll go out being a contributor and not just a mentor.

[TD 21]

As an aside, if/when a Leonard trade occurs, this probably makes it more likely Mills is retained. Whether Ginobili postpones retirement or not or Green is traded or not, they're more than likely down to their final season as Spurs and they'll want a veteran mentor for Murray (Fultz?), White and Walker.

If retaining Mills is the difference between getting a quality 3rd asset or not (like the '21 Heat 1st), that's fine. His contract and physical limitations were more so prohibitive for a team with championship aspirations than in general.

[daslicer]

Disagree completely. Tony (along with Manu and Dirk) were some of my fav players to talk to. Tony was always super friendly to us off the court too. Tony and my husband lived in the same condo building early in Tony's career (when LJ and I were engaged ). That was when I first moved to SA. So we ran into him a lot. At the building, at restaurants, etc. He was always cool.

I became friendly with his dad, and his dad ended up deciding to play on LJs rec basketball team one summer. It's hilarious that his dad has Tony's same moves on the court.

Anyway, I know it's a SpursTalk tradition to trash Tony, but he's a good guy...and he's a Spurs legend. I know he wanted more playing time, and now he'll get it. But it's sad that he's not retiring a Spur.

I have heard he tends to be friendly towards females. I remember many years ago a Laker fan by the name of misty something who was mainly a Horry fan talking about her interactions with Parker. She stated every time he saw her that he was very nice and cordial. I have heard the same from other female fans who have interacted with Parker.

[venitian navigator]

Great player. Hope he regains some of the speed after a year of coming back from his injury. Sorry he went to another team after his wonderful career here, but he legitimately has the will to prove himself again...and that's a good sign and tells you the main important thing : he really wants to play and he consider himself still able to contribute in a main role.
Have a good year, Tony!

[gambit1990]

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:lol

that wasn't the question tony. the question was: What’s the general message you guys have for Kawhi?

[gambit1990]

just watch the spurs trade kawhi and gasol for kemba, gilchrist, and tony :lol

tbh, i wouldn't be surprised if the hornets trade tony next year, he agrees to a buyout, and then resigns with the spurs.

[Spurminator]

Probably the best thing for everyone. We were lucky to have a hall of fame, champion point guard for as long as we did. I wish him nothing but continued success.

[BatManu20]

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[Texas_Ranger]

good luck tony... I really didn't want him to play for an other NBA team but it is what it is. Thanx for everything.

[Proxy]

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Thought about Pop when I saw the tweet... I wonder what kind of mental toll this summer is having on him

[RD2191]

The real travesty is that Pau Fagsol is still on the team.

[John B]

ultimate sacrifice if Kawhi comes back. TP will forever be Spurs. I guess Manu is retiring?

[CGD]

Thanks for everything, TP! Now, instead of fucking our wives, he'll get to fuck the whole team in games, tbh.

TP messed around with your wife?

[RD2191]

TP messed around with your wife?

:lmao

[SpurPadre]

TP messed around with your wife?

Of course, tbh.

[ohmwrecker]

Im sad to see him go, but it was the right time. He was one of the greatest Spurs of all-time and one of my favorite players. Happy he got one more pay day before he hangs it up. I'll be watching more Hornets games this year than I ever have.

[tonight...you]

Project Spurs
The Spurs let 36-year-old Avery Johnson walk two years removed from a championship. This is just history repeating itself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzLT6_TQmq8

[boutons_deux]

I hope Tony told Pop over the past few days that he was looking around, and did not surprise Pop today.

[ducks]

I hope Tony told Pop over the past few days that he was looking around, and did not surprise Pop today.

he did
said the last 3 days was hard withal the phones calls to rc and pop

[Trueblood]

Met the guy once, wasn't impressed. Took my teenage son to tux and tennies. He walked in 2 minutes before the videostarted. Asked him to pose for a picture with my son. He said he would after. He told every person the same while walking to his seat. With about 5 minutes left in the video he snuck out of the room with his girl.

[Brazil]

Wow... :depressed tbh

[Brazil]

must be a faggot kawhi request

[Brazil]

Disagree completely. Tony (along with Manu and Dirk) were some of my fav players to talk to. Tony was always super friendly to us off the court too. Tony and my husband lived in the same condo building early in Tony's career (when LJ and I were engaged ). That was when I first moved to SA. So we ran into him a lot. At the building, at restaurants, etc. He was always cool.

I became friendly with his dad, and his dad ended up deciding to play on LJs rec basketball team one summer. It's hilarious that his dad has Tony's same moves on the court.

Anyway, I know it's a SpursTalk tradition to trash Tony, but he's a good guy...and he's a Spurs legend. I know he wanted more playing time, and now he'll get it. But it's sad that he's not retiring a Spur.

:tu my girl

[Jimmy Early]

Best Spurs Point Guard of All time.

My best Spurs:

1. Tim
2. David
3. Ice
4. Tony
5. Manu
6. Sean Elliott
7. Bruce Bowen
8. Avery
9. Robert Horry
110. Rapist Alvin Robertson
155. Kawhi Leonard

No Artis Gilmore?

[SASdynasty!]

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Lol Pop “forgetting” about Parker’s FMVP. No wonder this guy wanted out.

[Chillen]

One of the greatest Spurs ever, Thanks Tony!

Spurs obviously did not want to resign him.

[BWS-1994]

Thank you TP!

Maybe he can come back again before he retires and sign at least a 10 day contract, luke Paul Pierce. At least, he can say he retured a Spur ��

[superbigtime]

This sucks for Tony. Damn, the Hornets? Terrible. I love Tony for his pride and ego. He has genuine passion for the game. Really gonna miss Tony.

[SnakeBoy]

I'm glad TP is getting paid, I'm glad it's not by the Spurs, but if this move is to keep that mental mute fuck wearing silver&black I'm going to be done with the Spurs.

[SpurPadre]

My best Spurs of all-time:

1. TD
2. Admiral
3. Manu
4. Iceman
5. TP
6. Sean Elliott
7. Bowen
8. LMA
9.Avery
10. Bobo

555. Bonner
556. Ayres
557. Joffrey

558. Judas Fredo Leonard

[NASpurs]

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[cd98]

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I hope MJ gives Parker Kawhi's Nike contract.

[bic50]

must be a faggot kawhi request
Spurs wanted Parker back but Charlotte offered tp 10 million for 2 years. Can't blame him at all for taking that

[LkrFan]

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:wow

[DeadlyDynasty]

I can't help but think this was planned to appease Kawhi, but regardless...congrats on a great career

[SnakeBoy]

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:wow

This makes me sad

[ducks]

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:wow

:depressed:depressed:bang

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Cheers to one of the legends and best of luck at the Hornets. Was the right move tbqh as the team transitions toward DeJounte

[Mugen]

I can't help but think this was planned to appease Kawhi, but regardless...congrats on a great career

Or because Tony has been terrible the past 2 seasons and is coming off a horrible injury :lol

[808]

http://oi66.tinypic.com/2vja0j8.jpg

Thanks TP

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Please take Gasol too.

[jag]

Tony Parker. Beautiful on the inside and outside. May we never forget the 3rd greatest player in franchise history. He’s a hero to us all.

Au revoir, Tony.

[gambit1990]

i appreciate his prime. he was elite but his quickness fell off and had nothing else to rely on. and he couldn't stop a nosebleed on the defensive end for awhile now.

he did hold his own against other top tiers PGs in his heyday which was impressive. but tbh, i'd take one of them over tony on a team with timmy and manu.

i was for kidd 100% even if had meant tony requesting to be traded. it was cool to seem him grow, wished the spurs had moved on years ago.

the hornets suck but aligning yourself closer to jordan is not an unwise financial decision if you're player. and he'll do better in the east than the west.

glad i won't have to complain about him anymore :tu

[ducks]

Tony Parker's toughness made him a favorite of the Spurs' medical staff
https://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/amp/Parker-sacrificed-body-for-Spurs-13055081.php?__twitter_impression=true

[MaNu4Tres]

Tony Parker. Beautiful on the inside and outside. May we never forget the 3rd greatest player in franchise history. He’s a hero to us all.

Au revoir, Tony.

5th*. But I agree with the rest tbh.

[jag]

5th*. But I agree with the rest tbh.

He was incredible to watch. I feel like I grew up with him. I was 13 when he started with the Spurs.

[FkLA]

God bless the great William Anthony Parker. He had some selfishness in him and he screwed a good guy over, but this Kawhitter stuff has really made me appreciate what a loyal soldier he was for us. HOTS will be missed. :cry

[spurraider21]

God bless the great William Anthony Parker. He had some selfishness in him and he screwed a good guy over, but this Kawhitter stuff has really made me appreciate what a loyal soldier he was for us. He will be missed. :cry
he did cost you some money though :lol

[loveforthegame]

Best of luck to him. :tu

[FkLA]

he did cost you some money though :lol

Blinded by hate. I never gave him his due. You don't realize what you had until it's gone. :(