Player's Tribune: Thank you, San Antonio by Tony Parker

[Dex]

https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/tony-parker-san-antonio-spurs

Some good insights on his time with Tim, Pop, and the Spurs, and the way his career and role evolved.

Even if it was time, it's still bittersweet to see him go. Will be rooting for him in Charlotte, and look forward to seeing #9 in the rafters some day.

[Dex]

One particularly interesting tidbit:


The last “Pop decision” of my Spurs career, I’ll say, I think it’s very telling — because it was like the shoe now was on the other foot. This time it was Dejounte who was playing my role, as the young Spurs point who was going to get some news. And then it was almost like, for this one, I was the Pop figure leading the conversation now.

I came up to Pop one day, and I told him my thoughts: It was time for Dejounte to take over full-time as our starting point guard. I didn’t want it to be a dramatic thing, or this ego thing, or one of these big media things, but I just wanted to get it out in the open — for the good of Dejounte’s development, and for the good of the team. Pop agreed, and thanked me. And then I went and had the same conversation with Dejounte. He was grateful.

Was it bittersweet? You know what, I’m not trying to seem like a robot here or anything, but it really wasn’t. It’s a discipline thing, I think. That’s just kind of the way that I was raised, and how I’ve grown up as a player — to always stay moving forward. Of course don’t get me wrong: every now and then, you know, Manu and Timmy and I, we’ll get together for dinner … and when this happens, for sure, then it’s time for a little bit of nostalgia. You can’t help it — and we have this great time, sharing all these great memories back and forth. But when it’s in-season? And I’m in work mode? When you’re in work mode in this league, I think, you have to be pretty disciplined: about letting the present stay the present, and the past stay the past.

And so that’s how I tried to keep that moment. I wanted Dejounte to know that he’d earned it — but also that what the decision came down to, in the end, was the exact same thing that it would always come down to during his time in San Antonio: the good of the Spurs.

[ducks]

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/tony-parker-heartfelt-thank-san-162948537.html

[ducks]

One particularly interesting tidbit:

BUT HE IS IS A FUCKING TERRIBLE TEAMATE:ihit

[ducks]

Did I miss leonard 's???????????????????????????????????????

[valleybeyond]

great read. this was also interesting/confirms (reaffirms) everything about Tim being the backbone of the culture/Spurs Way:

"People would always ask about why the guys on our teams were so coachable — about how we always seemed to squeeze nearly the best results possible from any player who came through our organization. And how, when new guys would come here, they would seem to just sort of magically get better, you know, or transform their work ethic, or get rid of this one flaw that had been holding their game back. And I tell people, always, that this wasn’t magic. I tell them that we had an elite coaching staff, an elite training staff, sure. I tell them that we obviously had a one-of-a-kind head coach in Pop. But if you want to know the thing that set us apart the most in these situations? It’s Timmy, man. It really was Timmy. Simple as that.Because here’s the thing with Tim Duncan: Was he the greatest player of all time? I don’t know — he’s the greatest I ever played with, I’ll say that, and I’ll let the experts take it from there. But here’s one thing I’ll tell you, absolutely: Timmy was the most coachable great player of all time.


That was always our secret weapon, to me: You see this all-world player, this All-NBA First Team, MVP of the Finals, about to be MVP of the league guy, and here he is in practice, willing to be coached like he’s fighting for a spot on the team. It was unreal. And if you think that’s too passive for a star player to be?

Well, then you’re not thinking it through on Tim’s level. Because Tim knew the truth: which was that to let himself be coached in this way, you know … that’s true charisma, and that’s true swagger. It’s like he was challenging everyone else in our gym: The best player in the entire league is willing to put his ego aside for the good of this team — are you?
And that was the deal, you know? Guys would come in, take a look around, and eventually they would do as Tim does."

We won't be seeing another big 3 like this big 3 for a long, long time.

[TimmyBuckets]

:cry:cry:cry

[Brazil]

great read tbh...

"I have the Spurs and I have San Antonio to thank for it.And I will carry that with pride."

:tu

[Brazil]

I love the fact it is written but still full of "you know"

:lol

[bklynspursfan]

HOTS :cry:toast

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

I love the fact it is written but still full of "you know"

:lol

:lol

[BatManu20]

:cry

[Capt Bringdown]

Dynamic Duo = Tim & TP, the heart and soul of Spurs

[TDomination]

Great read. It was interesting reading that he told pop to start murray. Most of us kept saying how Pop finally came to his senses lol but perhaps he would've kept starting parker if it wasn't for Parkers suggestion?

I loved his statements about timmy. I think its obvious we had a once in a lifetime player.

[Vic Petro]

:cry

[SpursDynasty85]

Great read. It was interesting reading that he told pop to start murray. Most of us kept saying how Pop finally came to his senses lol but perhaps he would've kept starting parker if it wasn't for Parkers suggestion?

I loved his statements about timmy. I think its obvious we had a once in a lifetime player.

Yea. I believe it 100 percent although you could argue Parker should've said that at training camp coming back from that crazy thigh injury.

I recall him saying around December of last year, he felt good coming back so soon from the injury but he hit a road block in his recovery around that time. His thigh was probably not responding we since it was just a few months ago he ruptured it. He should be healthier than last year but now the Spurs have too many PGs and SGs.

Good for TP. He was not a perfect player but he did his best to help the Spurs win championships. Anyone that takes Stephen Jackson's side over TP is no true Spurs fan.

Tony took less money his whole career except his last contract to stay with the Spurs. Stephen Jackson chased the money his whole career and got kicked off the Spurs in the middle of a playoff run in 2012. Had a relatively forgettable career compared to TP and he is now trolling on any radio show or TV show that will take him.

I don't blame Stephen Jackson for trying to make a 2nd career but he's obviously creating narratives for more media exposure.

[kaji157]

Really a good piece, needed at this time of the franchise.

[davidbowie]

Glad I never made my “why hasn’t tony officially thanked the spurs” thread lol

[TheGreatYacht]

Dynamic Duo = Tim & TP, the heart and soul of Spurs

[LaMarcus Bryant]

That bit about Manu shaving his floppy hair :rollin

[DPG21920]

:lol You can definitely tell it was actually TP that wrote this. Great read.

[J_Paco]

I'm both relieved and sad that Tony's time is over. Sad because all the great memories, moments and to see a once great player decline to such a degree. But, I'm also relieved because it was time to find the "next guy" to run PG for the Spurs.

I'll miss his blinding speed, fearlessness in the paint, that absolutely beautiful spin move (into a layup) and patented floater.

This was a great piece and I'm thankful to him, Timmy and Manu for all the championships, moments and great/bad memories.

Also, I'm pretty sure the "demotion" was a mutually agreed upon decision between Pop & Tony. It took Tony putting his ego aside and Pop to have the stones to bench the team's all - time best PG.

[gospursgojas]

Great read. Really preached “the good of the team” which really was tested this summer. Thank you TP.

[Russ]

What a great player and person.

The only Spur other than Tim Duncan to win Finals MVP!

:flag:

[gambit1990]

wish he had written it a couple seasons ago.

[bdictjames]

Tears... what are they??? :cry We'll miss you TP!

[SPURt]

What a great player and person.

The only Spur other than Tim Duncan to win Finals MVP!

:flag:
There was this Kawhi guy with an ass for an uncle

[SPURt]

Great read, the saddest part of it all is it truly does feel like the end of an era. Two more seasons and it’s likely Pop and Manu will be gone too. Enjoy it while you can.

[cd98]

Very un-Stephen Jackson-like take on why he left the Spurs.

[daslicer]

Very un-Stephen Jackson-like take on why he left the Spurs.

He handled leaving the Spurs with a lot of class. I wish more players could be like Parker after a break up.

[TheGreatYacht]

Great read, the saddest part of it all is it truly does feel like the end of an era. Two more weeks and it’s likely Pop and Manu will be gone too. Enjoy it while you can.
FIFY

[daslicer]

FIFY

:lol I have to admit that was funny.

[Old School 44]

Great read! I am sure he's sincere in his gratefulness to Pop, the Spurs and the city of San Antonio, but I wonder if he writes such a thoughtful piece if we didn't go through the Kawhi Debacle.

[DJR210]

He might fuck your wife, but other than that Tony seems like a great dude :tu

[Robz4000]

:cry MVParker :cry

[picnroll]

So sad to see the end of the era. Inevitable. So glad to have been there for every year. Never be another team with such a great story as the Duncan Spurs.

[TimmyBuckets]

Its funny how so many athletes, media members, and many others speak about Tony with hesitation b/c of the wife banging thing, but speak with such respect about other athletes who've done far worse like Kobe and Malone raping women.

[ginobilized]

Very cool way to end his time in SA before moving on to Charlotte.
I'll miss Pop screaming in his face and TP laughing and then Pop laughing, eventually.
Spurs would not have won so much without him. He hit so many timely and needed 4th qtr jumpers, teardrops and get ready for it.......
some big time clutch 3 pointers. 17 years is an amazing run for a point guard.

Thanks for the good times, TP!

[Dex]

Its funny how so many athletes, media members, and many others speak about Tony with hesitation b/c of the wife banging thing, but speak with such respect about other athletes who've done far worse like Kobe and Malone raping women.

Even the whole Eva/Erin thing was likely overblown.

Obviously, we probably will never know the full truth, but the only thing that was ever substantiated from reports is that Tony and Erin were sexting while they were each going through their divorces with Eva and Brent, respectively.

Still a shitty thing to do to your teammate (who was and, by all accounts, a great guy and one of my favorite Spurs ever)...but if that's really all it was, it sucks that Tony had to spend the rest of his career as "the guy who bangs his teammates wives".

[BillMc]

Great read. Well done Tony. Legend.

Thanks to OP for posting.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

Even the whole Eva/Erin thing was likely overblown.

Obviously, we probably will never know the full truth, but the only thing that was ever substantiated from reports is that Tony and Erin were sexting while they were each going through their divorces with Eva and Brent, respectively.

Still a shitty thing to do to your teammate (who was and, by all accounts, a great guy and one of my favorite Spurs ever)...but if that's really all it was, it sucks that Tony had to spend the rest of his career as "the guy who bangs his teammates wives".

better than being "the guy who bangs his teammate's mom" :lol

https://ioneglobalgrind.files.wordpress.com/2018/06/493838845.jpg

[Seventyniner]

Even the whole Eva/Erin thing was likely overblown.

Obviously, we probably will never know the full truth, but the only thing that was ever substantiated from reports is that Tony and Erin were sexting while they were each going through their divorces with Eva and Brent, respectively.

Still a shitty thing to do to your teammate (who was and, by all accounts, a great guy and one of my favorite Spurs ever)...but if that's really all it was, it sucks that Tony had to spend the rest of his career as "the guy who bangs his teammates wives".

Those who jump to the conclusion that he actually did bang her generally just have an ax to grind anyway.

[daslicer]

I don't think Tony is a saint but I have always felt the "Tony banged his girl/wife" jokes are pretty retarded. Not funny at all from a comedic standpoint.

[sammy]

I’m gonna miss TP! Should’ve finished his career as a Spur! Thank you TP! I will be rooting for you at Charlotte!:bobo

[SpursDynasty85]

I’m gonna miss TP! Should’ve finished his career as a Spur! Thank you TP! I will be rooting for you at Charlotte!:bobo

meaning he should've retired? Yea I agree, but I definitely do not fault him for getting an other shot at playing.

[Play Boban]

:cry It still hurts. :cry

[tmtcsc]

https://78.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me2iedJKWK1rgchc8o1_500.gif

[tmtcsc]

I’m gonna miss TP! Should’ve finished his career as a Spur! Thank you TP! I will be rooting for you at Charlotte!:bobo

He did. About 3 years ago.

[tmtcsc]

I love the fact it is written but still full of "you know"

:lol

Sad to read nothing about him playing in " Da Forf Corter".

[tmtcsc]

Great read. It was interesting reading that he told pop to start murray.

It went like this:

After another horrible game by Tony -

Pop: We need to talk Tony. Meet me in my office.

5 Minutes later...Tony walks in to Pop's office and sits down.

Tony: Hey Pop, I'm glad you asked to see me because...I think its time for Dejounte to start. He's earned it.

Pop: I agree. Thanks Tony. I forgot what I was going to say. See you tomorrow.

[bklynspursfan]

Even the whole Eva/Erin thing was likely overblown.

Obviously, we probably will never know the full truth, but the only thing that was ever substantiated from reports is that Tony and Erin were sexting while they were each going through their divorces with Eva and Brent, respectively.

Still a shitty thing to do to your teammate (who was and, by all accounts, a great guy and one of my favorite Spurs ever)...but if that's really all it was, it sucks that Tony had to spend the rest of his career as "the guy who bangs his teammates wives".

+1

[DJR210]

Its funny how so many athletes, media members, and many others speak about Tony with hesitation b/c of the wife banging thing, but speak with such respect about other athletes who've done far worse like Kobe and Malone raping women.

:lol and Malone even tried to rape Kobe's woman

[superbigtime]

That was flat out awesome. Tony's a better guy than all the sinless assholes on this forum.

[gospursgojas]

Its funny how so many athletes, media members, and many others speak about Tony with hesitation b/c of the wife banging thing, but speak with such respect about other athletes who've done far worse like Kobe and Malone raping women.

Malone is the lowest of the low. Fuck that guy. Raped a 13 year old and then refused to acknowledge kid or pay any support. That part of his legacy is vastly under stated/reported.

[GB20]

He might fuck your wife, but other than that Tony seems like a great dude :tu

:lol

[wildbill2u]

Tony got more points in the paint than most PGs and still got fewer FTs than most. I never understood why he didn't get a lot more calls down there in the paint among the giants. And considering the length of his career and his style of play it's amazing he didn't get more serious injuries over the years.

Whatever some haters think, he was an irreplaceable part of all the best years of Spurs basketball. Like Manu and Tim, we won't see his like again any time soon.

[FkLA]

HOTS :cry
MVParker :cry

[SpursDynasty85]

Great read! I am sure he's sincere in his gratefulness to Pop, the Spurs and the city of San Antonio, but I wonder if he writes such a thoughtful piece if we didn't go through the Kawhi Debacle.

Absolutely retarded to think that. Like the whole world revolves around Kawhi?

[tonight...you]

Absolutely retarded to think that. Like the whole world revolves around Kawhi?
To disturbingly myopic Spurs fans... it does.

https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/glee/images/5/53/Duh_duh_duh.gif/revision/latest?cb=20140204002929

[cd98]

Tony got more points in the paint than most PGs and still got fewer FTs than most. I never understood why he didn't get a lot more calls down there in the paint among the giants. And considering the length of his career and his style of play it's amazing he didn't get more serious injuries over the years.

Whatever some haters think, he was an irreplaceable part of all the best years of Spurs basketball. Like Manu and Tim, we won't see his like again any time soon.

I think the problem was Tony beat everyone to the rim so they didn't have a chance to foul him before he scored. He's the best ever at the one man fast break.

[Play Boban]

Manu’s thank you message will be better tbh. :wakeup

[SpursDynasty85]

I think the problem was Tony beat everyone to the rim so they didn't have a chance to foul him before he scored. He's the best ever at the one man fast break.

True the reason his fg% was so high was because he was that good at beating the help.

[tonight...you]

I think the problem was Tony beat everyone to the rim so they didn't have a chance to foul him before he scored. He's the best ever at the one man fast break.
And even if there were shot blockers there... he handled them easily. He had old-man/big-man moves under the basket and his lethal floater helped set them up.
He was a truly special player and helped our team gain 4 titles along the way.

[SpurPadre]

He forgot to thank Brent for the sloppy seconds, tbh.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

HOTS :cry

[paperboy77]

Really a good piece, needed at this time of the franchise.

:bobo Excellent point sir!

[tmtcsc]

He forgot to thank Brent for the sloppy seconds, tbh.

Oh shit. :lol

[Seventyniner]

Malone is the lowest of the low. Fuck that guy. Raped a 13 year old and then refused to acknowledge kid or pay any support. That part of his legacy is vastly under stated/reported.

Oh, the days before social media.

[cutewizard]

That was a good essay, he explaied it very well.....thsnk you Tony Parker.

[cutewizard]

And even if there were shot blockers there... he handled them easily. He had old-man/big-man moves under the basket and his lethal floater helped set them up.
He was a truly special player and helped our team gain 4 titles along the way.


:bobo

[SpurPadre]

I wished TP would've apologized for saying his injury was 100 times worse than Kawhi's and clarified that it was, in fact, 1,000 times worse, tbh.

[cutewizard]

I wished TP would've apologized for saying his injury was 100 times worse than Kawhi's and clarified that it was, in fact, 1,000 times worse, tbh.


:lmao

[cutewizard]

I hope Derozan, Lamarcus, Gay, Dejounte, Walker and Jacob can carry the torch forward..........

[MoSpur02]

Gonna miss that guy. He was one of the greatest Spurs all time. He was on a tear in the playoffs before that quad injury.

[SPURt]

FIFY
Ha! Nice

[DMC]

Jesus fucking Christ, Tony can't let it go.

"I came up to Pop one day, and I told him my thoughts: It was time for Dejounte to take over full-time as our starting point guard," Parker wrote. "I didn't want it to be a dramatic thing, or this ego thing, or one of these big media things, but I just wanted to get it out in the open -- for the good of Dejounte's development, and for the good of the team. Pop agreed, and thanked me. And then I went and had the same conversation with Dejounte. He was grateful."

So Tony, out of the goodness of his heart decided to play a bench role and informed Murray and Pop. Pop, known for being told how to coach by his players, was all for it because Tony knows best.

Tony is sore because no one really noticed he left. Sorry, but a great teammate doesn't need to point out to everyone how generous he is.

Vince Carter, who is long in the tooth but knows his role, had a message for Tony about his career now that he's in Charlotte:

http://gifimage.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/vince-carter-its-over-gif.gif

[callo1]

Class act TP.

What a wonderful and well put together flow of thought. Excellent read. Shows off TP's maturity, humility, and intellect.

Tony entered the league as a scoring pg. Initially, TP struggled with finding that balance between scoring, and distributing. It was awesome to see him figure out exactly what he needed to be for the team.

I think it was around Tony's 5th or 6the season when he struck that perfect balance between a score first pg, and a distributing pg.

Many on the forums are unjustly critical of TP. From one game to another his role would change, based on matchup, injury, or a changing roster.

Tony gave it all for the franchise. He never complained about money, playing time, or coaching, he just did his work. Never even considered leaving to play for another team until now.

The greatest pg in Spurs history, and one of the most underrated point guards of his generation in the NBA.

D'rob poured the cement, TD leveled the slab and made it cure. Manu, TP, and TD built the house according to Pop's blueprint.

The synergy, harmony and humility between the big 3 was a sight to behold...the beautiful game.

I hope TP has an excellent season in Charlotte.

[spurs10]

Tony did have 17 amazing years with the Spurs! I'll enjoy being there when they hang #9 in the rafters! I'm sure the ovation he receives when Charlotte plays in SA will be deservedly off the chart!

:bobo

[pgardn]

Don’t matter his intentions, he nailed Duncan with Pop.
Wont see this again.

[ElNono]

What a classy letter, tbh...
























































bye Tony!

https://media1.tenor.com/images/949f42b13894d3865614b1e08d7177db/tenor.gif

[TheGreatYacht]

Lol that faggot DMC trying to be edgy as per usual.

[phxspurfan]

Great article. Not sure why he really is playing 2 more irrelevant years in random ass Charlotte instead of retiring as a Spur. I'm guessing he or his wife are grabbing for more money tbh. No reason to play 2 more years when u have a family, and have done as much in the sport as he has.

[Spur|n|Austin]

So sad to see the end of the era. Inevitable. So glad to have been there for every year. Never be another team with such a great story as the Duncan Spurs.

You got that right man.

[vander]

Great article. Not sure why he really is playing 2 more irrelevant years in random ass Charlotte instead of retiring as a Spur. I'm guessing he or his wife are grabbing for more money tbh. No reason to play 2 more years when u have a family, and have done as much in the sport as he has.

yeah I'm pretty disappointed about that too, but 10 million dollars is still 10 million freaking dollars. TP didn't make as much over his career as overpaid "stars" on other teams

[Spurtacular]

My favorite part of the article was TP talking about being a prototype for moving traffic cone technology.

[Spurtacular]

Great article. Not sure why he really is playing 2 more irrelevant years in random ass Charlotte instead of retiring as a Spur. I'm guessing he or his wife are grabbing for more money tbh. No reason to play 2 more years when u have a family, and have done as much in the sport as he has.

He can get pussy on the road easier, tbh.

[spurs10]

Even the whole Eva/Erin thing was likely overblown.

Obviously, we probably will never know the full truth, but the only thing that was ever substantiated from reports is that Tony and Erin were sexting while they were each going through their divorces with Eva and Brent, respectively.

Still a shitty thing to do to your teammate (who was and, by all accounts, a great guy and one of my favorite Spurs ever)...but if that's really all it was, it sucks that Tony had to spend the rest of his career as "the guy who bangs his teammates wives". Erin Berry eloquently addressed that and very convincingly said it was 100% untrue. She spoke about her devotion to her children and said it was preposterous that she would put them through that. Now Brent, who I think is badass, has never denied an affair with a young intern when he became an announcer and that just might be why he and Erin are divorced. I don’t know and I don’t care, I just believe Erin Berry.

[PrimeMinister]

That bit about Timmy is powerful man.

[Mr. Body]

Some subtle digs at Kawhi, who really dropped the ball. It's still stunning the guy never got it, but whatever.

God speed, Tony. We'll see you around. Thanks for all of it, every part.

[alpha_HaZE]

I was a grad student at the time, in LA and I clearly remember my friend, who is a big Lakers fan, telling how good Tony Parker is and he is only 21 years old.
Can you imagine how good this guy will be.

Tony had an amazing career, to be honest, I didn't think he was capable of surpassing Antoine Rigaudeau as a player, but he did. It is also a testament to the Spurs organization for drafting him and for teaching him basketball. Tony became pro at the age of 16, and not long after that he was the starting point guard for Pop, that's impressive.

By the way, If you guys enjoy basketball and it's history and how the game has evolved over the years, watch some games of Rigaudeau.

[Chillen]

So yes Parker is gone now but does anyone think he will come back to retire a Spur? I'd say there is a good chance of it.

[Namundy]

Great article TP. I still believe he should have re-signed in SA. I could care less about Ws at this point, we ain't ringing anytime soon.

[iGetbuckets]

Great article TP. I still believe he should have re-signed in SA. I could care less about Ws at this point, we ain't ringing anytime soon.

Why so he could take more mins from the young guys ? We needed to move on

[bklynspursfan]

So yes Parker is gone now but does anyone think he will come back to retire a Spur? I'd say there is a good chance of it.

I think this as well. he'll play years 18/19 in Charlotte, and play his 20th year (like he wanted) in SA to retire a Spur. Barring any injuries of course

[SpursDynasty85]

I think this as well. he'll play years 18/19 in Charlotte, and play his 20th year (like he wanted) in SA to retire a Spur. Barring any injuries of course

Doubt that. There is no room for him to play here. My guess is he retired in one of the next two offseasons and Spurs sign him to a 10 day contract to retire his jersey like Celtics did Pierce.

[MultiTroll]

"I came up to Pop one day, and I told him my thoughts: It was time for Dejounte to take over full-time as our starting point guard," Parker wrote. "I didn't want it to be a dramatic thing, or this ego thing, or one of these big media things, but I just wanted to get it out in the open -- for the good of Dejounte's development, and for the good of the team. Pop agreed, and thanked me. And then I went and had the same conversation with Dejounte. He was grateful."

So Tony, out of the goodness of his heart decided to play a bench role and informed Murray and Pop. Pop, known for being told how to coach by his players, was all for it because Tony knows best.
This. What false humility self serving noise.

First off, it's probably complete b.s.
2ndly, if it's not b.s. then we have player dictating to Crater who starts and assigns playing time.

Timmy Duncan you are missed. He gets better every year.

[MultiTroll]

Nonetheless thanks for numerous great games Parker and contributing to Dunker led Championships.

[bklynspursfan]

Doubt that. There is no room for him to play here. My guess is he retired in one of the next two offseasons and Spurs sign him to a 10 day contract to retire his jersey like Celtics did Pierce.

Well we gotta see what the roster looks like in 2 years... I don't mean playing much, if at all. I mean just being on the bench and spending his last season there, playing very little mins

[superbigtime]

Its funny how so many athletes, media members, and many others speak about Tony with hesitation b/c of the wife banging thing, but speak with such respect about other athletes who've done far worse like Kobe and Malone raping women.

Tell me about the Malone thing.

[bigfan]

Number goes to the rafters the day he retires. Best guard in Spurs history.

[Seventyniner]

So yes Parker is gone now but does anyone think he will come back to retire a Spur? I'd say there is a good chance of it.

For a ceremonial 1-day contract, sure. But I think Parker has played his last minute as a Spur already.

[daslicer]

So yes Parker is gone now but does anyone think he will come back to retire a Spur? I'd say there is a good chance of it.

I can see a Paul Pierce scenario. Where the Spurs sign him to 1 day contract where he plays 1 game and gets a standing ovation.

[TimmyBuckets]

Tell me about the Malone thing.

Had sex with a 13 year old. So, I was wrong to say "women." With Malone, it was a little girl. There are other links and youtube videos, but you get the gist.

http://www.espn.com/espn/page2/story?page=hill/080507

https://www.houstonpress.com/news/talk-about-statutory-rape-karl-malone-and-the-13-year-old-baby-mama-6398993

[phxspurfan]

Some subtle digs at Kawhi, who really dropped the ball. It's still stunning the guy never got it, but whatever.

God speed, Tony. We'll see you around. Thanks for all of it, every part.

Sadly we learned with Kawhi that not everyone can be as mentally strong/have such great character as guys like David and Tim. We reverted back to the mean with a douche like Kawhi. At least we got one good finals out of him.

[SAGirl]

Nice article.

Merci Tony.

[TheGreatYacht]

Why so he could take more mins from the young guys ? We needed to move on
You feel the same way about Manu?

[BackHome]

Never understood the hate for Tony on this forum? He was the best PG the Spurs have ever had I think people
Memories are way to short man when he and Timmy and Manu were in their prime it was a thing of beauty.

[cd98]

If Rod Strickland had not exposed himself in a hotel and broken his hand in a parking lot bar fight, might he have been the best/most underrated Spurs starting point guard of all time? No offense to Tony.

[DMC]

Erin Berry eloquently addressed that and very convincingly said it was 100% untrue. She spoke about her devotion to her children and said it was preposterous that she would put them through that. Now Brent, who I think is badass, has never denied an affair with a young intern when he became an announcer and that just might be why he and Erin are divorced. I don’t know and I don’t care, I just believe Erin Berry.

That's interesting since you can't even spell her fucking name.

[urunobili]

Thank you TP.

[DMC]

Lol that faggot DMC trying to be edgy as per usual.

Parker left and no one gave a shit. Tim retired and didn't say anything to anyone, but Tony gives it a few weeks and suddenly out comes a letter like anyone asked. You must be a Parkerstan.

[DMC]

Manu’s thank you message will be better tbh. :wakeup

Kawhi - "I'll consider staying if Tony leaves"

Pop - "I'll talk to Tony"

Tony - "I think Murray should start"

Pop - "You'll have to talk to James about that... he's on the phone"

Kawhi - "Yeah uncle Dennis, just you know, just to get to LA would be good, I mean... a warm place not as hot as here but near my fam and with the Lakers"

Dennis - "Couldn't find a non-stop.. layover at YYZ"

Kawhi - "Denis Pls"

[iGetbuckets]

You feel the same way about Manu?

Yessir

[Ice009]

Had sex with a 13 year old. So, I was wrong to say "women." With Malone, it was a little girl. There are other links and youtube videos, but you get the gist.

http://www.espn.com/espn/page2/story?page=hill/080507

https://www.houstonpress.com/news/talk-about-statutory-rape-karl-malone-and-the-13-year-old-baby-mama-6398993

I don't really want to read any of that. How old was Malone at the time?

[Dex]

Kawhi - "I'll consider staying if Tony leaves"

Pop - "I'll talk to Tony"

Tony - "I think Murray should start"

Pop - "You'll have to talk to James about that... he's on the phone"

Kawhi - "Yeah uncle Dennis, just you know, just to get to LA would be good, I mean... a warm place not as hot as here but near my fam and with the Lakers"

Dennis - "Couldn't find a non-stop.. layover at YYZ"

Kawhi - "Denis Pls"

What in God's name are you blathering about?

[TheCerebral1]

I mean at this point with what is left for Tony Parker, it's hard to see him being anywhere close to 50% of what he was in his prime. He's a class act and he will be a hall of fame point guard. He's got a few meager seasons left in him.

[TimmyBuckets]

I don't really want to read any of that. How old was Malone at the time?

Sophomre in college

[SpursforSix]

If Rod Strickland had not exposed himself in a hotel and broken his hand in a parking lot bar fight, might he have been the best/most underrated Spurs starting point guard of all time? No offense to Tony.

Yes...if Strickland wasn't a head case, he could have been the best Spurs PG of all time. He could do all of the things Parker could do PLUS he was an elite assist guy and shot better.

Although given the Spurs era when he played, I don't know that he would get the props Tony does for being on those dominant teams.

[superbigtime]

Had sex with a 13 year old. So, I was wrong to say "women." With Malone, it was a little girl. There are other links and youtube videos, but you get the gist.

http://www.espn.com/espn/page2/story?page=hill/080507

https://www.houstonpress.com/news/talk-about-statutory-rape-karl-malone-and-the-13-year-old-baby-mama-6398993

What a repulsive dirtbag!

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

I really appreciated Tony and Danny’s thanks to the fans and organization. You can tell it was from the heart or they had great ghost writers. Lmao.

[Stabula]

The contrast between Tony's letter and Kawhi's :wow

[thiste]

Thank you Tony for a great career with the Spurs. You were a pivotal part of the best era of the team, which is arguably the best period of any team in the history of the 4 major sports.

Spurs will never forget.

[Rocalcio]

He just announced, during a tour in China for his shoes sponsor, that he wants to retire as a Spur.