Tony Parker Announces Retirement from the NBA

[BatManu20]

Goodnight sweet prince. Next stop: HOF.


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[BatManu20]

Wonder if Brent Barry will show up to his jersey retirement ceremony tbh.

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[DesignatedT]

GOAT PG

[Seventyniner]

Thanks for all the memories, Tony. To an all-time great: :bobo

[BatManu20]

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[JeffDuncan]

Thanks for the memories, Tony. Wherever he goes, whatever he does, I wish him the best of luck.

[BatManu20]

Should’ve retired a Spur.

[bklynspursfan]

What could people learn about the Spurs dynasty?

We have no ego and we didn’t let money affect, you know, our dynasty.

HOTS

[TheRemix]

Finally

[Dex]

Should’ve retired a Spur.

Yeah, reading the article, it sounds like playing in Charlotte kind of jaded him because he ultimately knew they couldn't compete at the highest level.

Not sure how different that would have been in San Antonio, but he still would have gotten to play due to the injuries to Murray and White.

[Legacy]

And then there were 0. Gosh, how time flies. :worthy: :cry

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

We’ll always have the memories.


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[loveforthegame]

That timing. :lol

[baseline bum]

Should’ve retired a Spur.

In 2015

[Big Empty]

Congrats on a HOF career Tony. Your jersey will hang from the rafters. Thanks for all the memories bud!

[SASdynasty!]

Thank you GOAT

[BatManu20]

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[Dverde]

Time to come home! An all time great Spur! Thanks Sean Elliott for the heads up.

[davidbowie]

sad he didnt just stay here but understood. happy he gave us fans so many memories. revered yet somehow still under appreciated.

love you tony!!!!

[barakz21]

Wow.. I’m old. I first became a Spurfan during TP’s rookie year, and only by accident. I was a wee 13 year old then, and now I’m a grown ass man and the big 3 are all gone.

[TheCerebral1]

His peak years with the Spurs were a treasure. Thank you for the honor of rooting you on for the better part of two decades. Salute, and praise. You'll be in the HOF where you belong with Manu and Timmy.

[Legacy]

That timing. :lol

???

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Sean Elliott was right!

Sucks that he played with Charlotte last year but it was a great run. I always appreciated and defended him when chatting with friends

[Killakobe81]

Should’ve retired a Spur.

That last year was meaningless

[Brazil]

Happy retirement Tony :bobo

[r0drig0lac]

hofer

[Dex]

Still thought he would come back for a 10-day so he could "retire a Spur", but guess Tony isn't about frivolous gestures. He will always be a Spur at heart.

[apalisoc_9]

The best San Antonio Spurs Guard of all Time!!

[BillMc]

Best point guard in team history. Great career!

[soxxx]

Great player, played like an MVP between 2012-2014.

[SuperCam]

would have been our best point guard by a longshot last year. too bad PATFO got cute and disrespected the greatest guard in spur history smh

[Legacy]

I'm watching Manu's Retirement Ceremony right now for the 50 millionth time. :lol

[BatManu20]

That last year was meaningless

Meaningless to the tune of $5M. I get it. But he should’ve been a Spur his entire career.

[Rummpd]

lock for HOF or not?

https://www.basketball-reference.com/leaders/hof_prob.html

Gives 93%
https://www.foxsports.com/nba/gallery/nba-basketball-hall-of-fame-tracy-mcgrady-active-players-locks-stephen-curry-russell-westbrook-lebron-james-040117

[BatManu20]

lock for HOF or not?

https://www.basketball-reference.com/leaders/hof_prob.html

Gives 93%
https://www.foxsports.com/nba/gallery/nba-basketball-hall-of-fame-tracy-mcgrady-active-players-locks-stephen-curry-russell-westbrook-lebron-james-040117


Easily.

[DPG21920]

Can’t believe the Duncan, Parker and Ginobili crew is all finally done. Happy for TP and he will always be a Spurs legend. Even though he’s underrated by even Spurs fans, he was undeniably important to the entire run the big 3 had.

[Dex]

Meaningless to the tune of $5M. I get it. But he should’ve been a Spur his entire career.

According to reports, San Antonio offered the same, but Tony didn't want to ride the bench.

Ironically, he ended up riding the bench for the last quarter of his season in Charlotte anyways.

[RD2191]

Good.

[Rummpd]

Easily.


Some sites have him taking a few years though. With all the statistical PPG and high assist PGs out there today not 100% this is a lock but I like the odds.

[SASdynasty!]

would have been our best point guard by a longshot last year. too bad PATFO got cute and disrespected the greatest guard in spur history smh
Haha for real...last playoff series this team won was the last one Parker started. First they tried Mills, then DeJonte, then White. 0-3!

[Spurminator]

It was a joy to watch him play.

[r0drig0lac]

We’ll always have the memories.


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[Dex]

Haha for real...last playoff series this team won was the last one Parker started. First they tried Mills, then DeJonte, then White. 0-3!

Can't really put much stock into those two series vs. the Warriors without Kawhi. They were simply on another level.

I'd dare to say that the Spurs beat the Nuggets if they had Parker this year, though.

[Russ]

Have his Spurs jersey retirement when Kawhi is in town. :clap

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Well, damn. I wanted him to round out the roster this year. Having him on the bench would have been cool. Maybe he'll take Ime's assistant coaching spot.


The Big 3 era has officially ended. :(

[TheGreatYacht]

Glad he never got to play with that loser DeRozan, for his sake. We could've had a suicide on our hands

[NASpurs]

Not going to lie, I thought the Spurs were going to re-sign him for a farewell tour. Spurs probably told him to buzz off so he's now retiring. Best move of the off-season so far.

[GusT15]

Well, damn. I wanted him to round out the roster this year. Having him on the bench would have been cool. Maybe he'll take Ime's assistant coaching spot.


The Big 3 era has officially ended. :(

Parker has said numerous times he wants to be an NBA GM and is not interested in coaching.

Hell,he said it today as well,it's right there in The Undefeated article.

[Mugen]

Happy retirement.

[InRareForm]

Remenber seeing him in playoffs against sonics in 2002 and thinking this guy is going to be good.

Happy retirement

[Proxy]

:( Thanks TP

RIP Big 3 Era, Pop is the only one left

[Spursfanfromafar]

Best point guard for the Spurs. Ultimate team-man. Tim Duncan's running mate (along with Manu) in the greatest Spurs teams of all time. A young boy from Paris who grew to be a man after being schooled by a no-nonsense coach. A player who maximised his talent and became a leader and a mentor for younger players. Spurs legend. Hall of Famer. Will miss you TP.

[Legacy]

Best move of the off-season so far.

:toast

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Parker has said numerous times he wants to be an NBA GM and is not interested in coaching.

Hell,he said it today as well,it's right there in The Undefeated article.

You know what would really be cool, though? If he took a coaching spot on the Spurs roster. I think that would be a great move for him. Perhaps the spot that opened up with Ime's departure.

[GusT15]

You know what would really be cool, though? If he took a coaching spot on the Spurs roster. I think that would be a great move for him. Perhaps the spot that opened up with Ime's departure.

That spot is for Manu! He took a year off,he is destined to be a coach just like TP is destined to be a GM.

[BatManu20]

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[SpurPadre]

Wonder if Brent Barry will show up to his jersey retirement ceremony tbh.

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No because part of the festivities will include Erin coming over to give TP some head for old time's sake.

[DAF86]

Should sign a one day deal, or something like that, with Spurs, imho.

[TheGreatYacht]

That timing. :lol
Fitting that he calls it a career during the finals. The ONLY guard to win a Final MVP in franchise history

[DAF86]

lock for HOF or not?

https://www.basketball-reference.com/leaders/hof_prob.html

Gives 93%
https://www.foxsports.com/nba/gallery/nba-basketball-hall-of-fame-tracy-mcgrady-active-players-locks-stephen-curry-russell-westbrook-lebron-james-040117

lul what? :lol

[gameFACE]

Greatest Spurs PG of all time. Merci, TP.

[timtonymanu]

Please don’t insult the Big 3 then by hanging Carmelo Aldridge’s jersey up next to them when he calls it quits.

Happy Retirement, TP.

[weeks]

congrats on an incredible career, legend.
overrated in your own eyes and underrated on ST - thanks for the memories

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[SpurPadre]

Poor guy. His injury was just 100x worse than Load Management's, tbh.

[Chucho]

Thanks for the memories and all the spilled beer when I yelled at you for every ill-advised drive...and then spilled more beer when it fell for us. Gone, but never forgotten. Enjoy the pimp life, TP.

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So weak. You need real power leadership to win . We saw this year what a team of talented betas does in the playoffs. I'm not 100% sold on Murray but I hope he does what we he wants us to think he does.

[sasaint]

That spot is for Manu! He took a year off,he is destined to be a coach just like TP is destined to be a GM.

I seem to recall Manu's saying he didn't want to coach. Neat fantasy, though: Spurs Brass: GM - Tony; HC - Manu.

[sasaint]

You know what would really be cool, though? If he took a coaching spot on the Spurs roster. I think that would be a great move for him. Perhaps the spot that opened up with Ime's departure.

Hopefully we have two openings, and he could fill one.

[alamo50]

Should never have left us.
Such a shame.
Could have played at least 2 more coming years.

[weeks]

Parker has said numerous times he wants to be an NBA GM and is not interested in coaching.

Hell,he said it today as well,it's right there in The Undefeated article.
sounds like he's woke af and wants to actually be able to influence a team's performance in a meaningful way

[sasaint]

Remenber seeing him in playoffs against sonics in 2002 and thinking this guy is going to be good.

Happy retirement

Young Tony was the fastest thing I had ever seen in sneakers.

[FkLA]

God bless and long live the great William Anthony Parker. Now sign him to a 1 day contract so he can retire a Spur, tbh.

[Strategic]

Spurs fans are fortunate Tony landed on their team and stayed through his prime years. What a competitor and a great teammate for TD. Happy sailing Tony Parker!

[FkLA]

What could people learn about the Spurs dynasty?

We have no ego and we didn’t let money affect, you know, our dynasty.

HOTS

That's my boy Enrique. Always taking shots at Nephew. :lol :tu

[KobesAchilles]

I remember when we first got him everybody was like who is this baby? And why is Pop so mean to him? People would call in complaint about Pops treatment of him. I was just like this guy is fastest guy I’ve ever seen with the ball in his hands. Thank God for don’t have to watch Antonio Daniels soft ass anymore or Avery Fucking Johnson try to play point guard. His tear drop revolutionized the game tbh

[BatManu20]

Never forget this legendary run by TP


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[Diego20]

I didn't know TP is 40 years old already...


nvm he's not 40 but he played like one..

good riddance belgian TP.

[BatManu20]

I’ll always remember this game and the one against the Sonics his Rookie season. Was only 19 at the time. That’s when Spurfan collectively knew this kid was gonna be really good.


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[Brazil]

That's my boy Enrique. Always taking shots at Nephew. :lol :tu

thought the same tbh.. :lol

[lefty]

:lol system player Porker taking shots at top 3 player

:lol yeah that’ll show him

[SPURt]

It’s hard to believe it’s over for all of the big 3 now. I’ll miss seeing Tony’s mean full speed spin move in the lane. That was a killer.

[Mark in Austin]

:bobo

[jstep13]

Happy Trails.

Even if I weren't a Spur fan, still one of my most favorite players ever.

[Budkin]

Adieu HOTS. Much love for TP!

[BackHome]

No Timmy no Manu and now no Tony sad day for the NBA. Wish him well hopefully he can join the Spurs organization in some capacity.

[spurs10]

That's my boy Enrique. Always taking shots at Nephew. :lol :tu


thought the same tbh.. :lol


I’ll always remember this game and the one against the Sonics his Rookie season. Was only 19 at the time. That’s when Spurfan collectively knew this kid was gonna be really good.


https://youtu.be/S2KQzsoIqTs


https://youtu.be/LQplBlIsZ3o

[spurs10]

:lol system player Porker taking shots at top 3 player

:lol yeah that’ll show him
:flag:

Tony was a team player on the most winning team in all sports for two decades. Doubt if he's trying to show #2 anything. Retiring a 4 time NBA Champion.

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[John B]

Didn’t have to tarnish his one-team record, and he could’ve helped us maybe 5+ more wins last season, especially at the very start of the season. Maybe helped beat Nuggets, who knows from there. Well, thank you TP! Spurs PG GOAT.

[timvp]

Well done, TP2. Well done.

[DJR210]

Should’ve retired a Spur.

Nobody took his year in Charlotte serious anyway. Dude retired a Spur

[GAustex]

He ran Payton and Strickland out of the league

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[boutons_deux]

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[timvp]

He ran Payton and Strickland out of the league

He made Gay Payton, the best point guard defender of all-time, look like Patty Mills. And this was the last play of Rod Strickland's career. He literally never played another minute in the NBA:


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[John B]

At his size and dominated in the paint with high percentage, tbh he was one of the toughest small guy, Iverson, Stockton. What differentiates him was 4 rings which he was the starting general. 4 rings, 1 Finals MVP. 1st vote HOFer.

[spurs10]

He made Gay Payton, the best point guard defender of all-time, look like Patty Mills. And this was the last play of Rod Strickland's career. He literally never played another minute in the NBA:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvdR6b6hwek Wow!

[BlackAndWhite]

His 2012-2013 season was legendary. If his calf wasn't injured during the heat series, its likely we would have finished them off.

[Kool Bob Love]

Thanks for everything MVPARKER!!

[phxspurfan]

Will be there at the jersey retirement for sure...

[BillMc]

Will be interesting to see if Tony is remembered as being greater than someone like Chris Paul.

[phxspurfan]

Will be interesting to see if Tony is remembered as being greater than someone like Chris Paul.

Definitely will be. Championships are huge, especially after they retire. Look at how guys like Isaiah Thomas (the real one) are looked upon

[LaMarcus Bryant]

He made Gay Payton, the best point guard defender of all-time, look like Patty Mills. And this was the last play of Rod Strickland's career. He literally never played another minute in the NBA:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvdR6b6hwek

HFS I totally forgot that was on Strickland :lol :lol :lol
Sweet revenge for that stupid ass spin pass at the top of the key in the 1995 WCF he made

[BillMc]

Definitely will be. Championships are huge, especially after they retire. Look at how guys like Isaiah Thomas (the real one) are looked upon

I agree.

And for history's sake, here's what Tony had to say on it: "When there is talk about the best point guards, sometimes they don't talk about me. But that's not my main motivation. They can talk about Jason Kidd, Steve Nash, Deron Williams and Chris Paul. I still have the most rings."-Tony Parker

[TDomination]

I really wish he had stayed. Last year was such a waste to an otherwise great career. Could've kept his playoff appearance record perfect. Oh well.

Him and Manu are the winningest duo in playoff history.

I'm happy to have been able to witness him play in his prime. One of the best finishers at the basket.

[james evans]

In 2015

[Adullin]

Such a class act. Played did his job and never showboated around. Also it was a fun ride with big losses and big wins. Next stop the hall of fame.

[8FOR!3]

Hopefully he'll rejoin the organization at some point since he seems to want a front office position someday.

[Spurs Brazil]

Thanks Tony. it was fun

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[phxspurfan]

I’ll always remember this game and the one against the Sonics his Rookie season. Was only 19 at the time. That’s when Spurfan collectively knew this kid was gonna be really good.


https://youtu.be/S2KQzsoIqTs



Damn, he was out for blood against GP, you could see it in his eyes. It was the beginning of his time. And this was before his jumper was rebuilt by Chip I think. He doesn't have good mechanics, his legs flare out, he fades to the right a bit

[GAustex]

He made Gay Payton, the best point guard defender of all-time, look like Patty Mills. And this was the last play of Rod Strickland's career. He literally never played another minute in the NBA:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvdR6b6hwek
To be fair Payton and Strickland were long of tooth
But still

[picnroll]

Parker was more than incredible at the rim with his quick flips and footwork. He led the league for several years in FG% at the rim not just for guards but everyone even at his size. Unbelievable. Hopefully he works with the Spurs current crop of guards.

Thank you Tony for years of joy watching the Spurs. No more Timmy, no more Manu, no more Tony. Maybe it’s time to just watch reruns of old Spurs games.

[SpurPadre]

Hopefully he'll rejoin the organization at some point since he seems to want a front office position someday.

Not as long as Brent has a spot, tbh.

[tbdog]

Legend. Thank you, Tony.

[GreekSpursfan]

One of the three HOF's that taught kawhitter how to play the right way and have the right mentality and attitude but uncle had to spoil everything. As long as Barry is here there is no way he comes back in any way shape or form. Having said that, happy retirement.

[slick'81]

Remember when be replaced ad and looked soo fast out there.He took a beating living in the paint throughout his career and is easily a top 5 spur alltime.Congrats on the amazing career TONY!

[spurs10]

Will be there at the jersey retirement for sure... Yep! It'll be great. Manu's was like going to a championship game. Place was rockin'! People that don't think TP will receive a huge crowd and ovation are out of touch.


Will be interesting to see if Tony is remembered as being greater than someone like Chris Paul. I certainly think he will!
Four good reason!

:lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2:

[Russ]

Will be there at the jersey retirement for sure...

Tony may retire, but he's still a player . . .

:bobo

[MannyIsGod]

Sure but when is how legend Speedy Claxton going to retire?




Loved watch TP all these years. Like all of the big 3, he sacrificed a ton to win here. One of the GOATs.

[RC_Drunkford]

damn, I remember when we drafted Tony. Head of the snake. Greatest PG in Spurs history

[Play Boban]

Timmy and Manu were still playing at a good level when they called it quit at 40-41. Porker at 37 got pinned to the end of the bench during a playoff run after he bolted for another team because “muh minutes.” :cry

[Spurtacular]

Parker gonna retire a hornet?

No one-day contract with the Spurs?

[DMC]

Tony basically confirming that he didn't leave SA of his own accord. He was pushed out because of the shit he said about Kawhi. He said "if it's not in San Antonio, I won't want to play 2 more seasons" or something. I cannot decipher his accent.

[dylankerouac]

Thank you Tony.

[DMC]

Poor man's Fred VanVleet?

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[weeks]

Timmy and Manu were still playing at a good level when they called it quit at 40-41. Porker at 37 got pinned to the end of the bench during a playoff run after he bolted for another team because “muh minutes.” :cry

Show me on the doll where Tony hurt you

[timvp]

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The clutchest 50 seconds in Spurs history and one of the clutchest 50 seconds in NBA history, tbh. Game-tying three-pointer, amazing defensive play, go-ahead shot in the lane. Unfortunately, a couple dudes choked at the line but that level of clutchness in a championship moment could only really be rivaled by MJ vs the Jazz, tbh.

[Capt Bringdown]

Hall of Famer

[Clipper Nation]

Parker has said numerous times he wants to be an NBA GM and is not interested in coaching.

Hell,he said it today as well,it's right there in The Undefeated article.
His first roster move was to run Kawhi out of town. Not a great track record so far.

[BatManu20]

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[Down Under]

Best finishing PG of all time. Wrong footed layups, using the rim for protection, hesitations, mastering the teardrop.

[timvp]

What I'll also miss about TP is he was the ultimate Spurs fan litmus test. It was easy to figure out which fans were only really fans because someone on the team hablar espanol or they decided to bandwagon midstream ... and those fans who had been around for the lean years. I've never heard of a long-time Spurs fan hate TP -- but that was almost a prerequisite for New Age Spurs fans, tbh. You could do nothing but cherish the TP years after living through the point guard nightmares previously (for example, 95 year old Terry Porter starting at PG the previous season). When AJ was a high water mark of point guard play before the TP arrived, you know your franchise is one that was thirsting for good point guard play :lol

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[picnroll]

Poor man's Fred VanVleet?

Are the other 68,269 of your posts this stupid?

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[RC_Drunkford]

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[timtonymanu]

Hopefully Brent makes an appreciation post soon. He did it for Tim and Manu.

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[RC_Drunkford]

never forget TP destroying some of the Top PGs of the NBA in the playoffs. 2017 Playoff TP was a beast til he got injured too, for all you haters


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8iL2CgSl6k


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OndqdyPsy6Y


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

[timvp]

https://twitter.com/DavidtheAdmiral/status/1138204417851887617?s=20https://twitter.com/DavidtheAdmiral/status/1138204417851887617?s=20https://twitter.com/DavidtheAdmiral/status/1138204417851887617?s=20

Robinson the OG Tony Parker fan. After the first practice during Parker's rookie year training camp, Robinson called Parker a one-man fast break and said he was the first player he's ever played with who's faster than him.

Good times.

[Play Boban]

Show me on the doll where Tony hurt you
He banged my wife tbh. As he did to every married man in SA tbh... :wakeup

[Play Boban]

bPxEmxKf0Dc

The clutchest 50 seconds in Spurs history and one of the clutchest 50 seconds in NBA history, tbh. Game-tying three-pointer, amazing defensive play, go-ahead shot in the lane. Unfortunately, a couple dudes choked at the line but that level of clutchness in a championship moment could only really be rivaled by MJ vs the Jazz, tbh.
Too bad tony porker shot 9/35 (26%) and threw it all away in games 6 and 7 tbh.

[tonski17]

Thank you Tony! time to have some wine with Coach Pop! all time record for wins for a trio, end of an era. Time to start a new one. GO SPURS GO! :bobo

[Isitjustme?]

Gonna miss em tbh

[Chris]

He made Gay Payton, the best point guard defender of all-time, look like Patty Mills. And this was the last play of Rod Strickland's career. He literally never played another minute in the NBA:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvdR6b6hwek

nice :tu

highlights from final season:

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[spursparker9]

Thank you Tony Tiger

[ShutUp SayItAgain!]

Sean Elliott was right!

Sucks that he played with Charlotte last year but it was a great run. I always appreciated and defended him when chatting with friends


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[Roscoe P. Coltrane]

Never understood why people here either hated Ginobili or Parker.

[John B]

Sso what now? When is tge best time to sign him back to retire?

[John B]

So what now? When is the best time to sign him back to retire?

[superbigtime]

Spurs wouldn't have won shit without Tony. He played hard. Fast and nimble and an amazing finisher. I loved watching him. Much respect to an all time great.

[barakz21]

What I'll also miss about TP is he was the ultimate Spurs fan litmus test. It was easy to figure out which fans were only really fans because someone on the team hablar espanol or they decided to bandwagon midstream ... and those fans who had been around for the lean years. I've never heard of a long-time Spurs fan hate TP -- but that was almost a prerequisite for New Age Spurs fans, tbh. You could do nothing but cherish the TP years after living through the point guard nightmares previously (for example, 95 year old Terry Porter starting at PG the previous season). When AJ was a high water mark of point guard play before the TP arrived, you know your franchise is one that was thirsting for good point guard play :lol

Guess I pass!

[ElNono]

Long overdue. Thanks for all the fish, enjoy retirement.

[superbigtime]

He made Gay Payton, the best point guard defender of all-time, look like Patty Mills. And this was the last play of Rod Strickland's career. He literally never played another minute in the NBA:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvdR6b6hwek

so damn fast. Just fantastic.

[Play Boban]

Spurs wouldn't have won shit without Tony. He played hard. Fast and nimble and an amazing finisher. I loved watching him. Much respect to an all time great.
They won in 99 without him.

[superbigtime]

They won in 99 without him.

Yeah but that was a long time ago *

[BatManu20]

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[spurraider21]

in the years we were an elite defense with a meh offense, dude was an instrumental source of easy buckets by being a one man fastbreak, finishing between 3 guys in the paint, etc

was always a great player, but for a ~2 year window was truly elite and would outplay CP3 heads up seemingly every time

[bigfan]

Thanks for the years, the efforts and the memories Tony. Enjoy your retirement!

[John B]

Yeah but that was a long time ago *
:lmao

[John B]

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Colluding. Magic trying to get TP to Lakers

[Chris]

https://twitter.com/RealSkipBayless/status/1138294854889353216

[SASdynasty!]

What I'll also miss about TP is he was the ultimate Spurs fan litmus test. It was easy to figure out which fans were only really fans because someone on the team hablar espanol or they decided to bandwagon midstream ... and those fans who had been around for the lean years. I've never heard of a long-time Spurs fan hate TP -- but that was almost a prerequisite for New Age Spurs fans, tbh. You could do nothing but cherish the TP years after living through the point guard nightmares previously (for example, 95 year old Terry Porter starting at PG the previous season). When AJ was a high water mark of point guard play before the TP arrived, you know your franchise is one that was thirsting for good point guard play :lol
Well said.

[NickiRasgo]

Wrong time to retire or maybe he doesn't want an attention too much - if that's the case props to TP!

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

https://twitter.com/RealSkipBayless/status/1138294854889353216

Skip has no class. At 1st I thought this was fake but I should've known better. Lol.

[Das Texan]

Gonna miss Parker in the league.

The official end of the golden age of the Spurs.

Great, amazing memories from all of those 3.

[picnroll]

Charlotte Hornets can find a point guard; they can’t replace a magnificent scold

Read more here: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article231390048.html#storylink=cpy
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article231390048.html

[MoSpur02]

Congrats on an awesome career. Never understood the hate he received. Best PG in Spurs history.

[Brazil]

https://twitter.com/RealSkipBayless/status/1138294854889353216

is that real ?

:lol

[Keepin' it real]

https://twitter.com/RealSkipBayless/status/1138294854889353216

:bobo

[RC_Drunkford]

Skip has no class. At 1st I thought this was fake but I should've known better. Lol.

say what you want, but what he's saying is true. Kawhi never tore a muscle and was out half a year longer

[Dex]

say what you want, but what he's saying is true. Kawhi never tore a muscle and was out half a year longer

And spent a quarter of this season "managing his load" and is still dealing with leg and knee issues.

Kawhi is a supreme talent and obviously I wish he was still a Spur, but the concerns about his injuries being chronic were obviously not unfounded.

[look_at_g_shred]

Gonna miss Parker in the league.

The official end of the golden age of the Spurs.

Great, amazing memories from all of those 3.

[look_at_g_shred]

Thanks for making my basketball experience growing up one I will always cherish.

[UZER]

:lol If a tree falls in a forest...

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

And spent a quarter of this season "managing his load" and is still dealing with leg and knee issues.

Kawhi is a supreme talent and obviously I wish he was still a Spur, but the concerns about his injuries being chronic were obviously not unfounded.

Tony had a right to question Kawhi at the time. Too bad today's superstars can't be talked to or questioned. The NBA is fun.

[DMC]

Yeah but that was a long time ago *

And in 2014 as well. He came in at the end and stat padded with the game decided already.

I like Tony's play especially in his prime. Not a huge fan of Tony off court vs the rest of the big 3.

[DMC]

Tony had a right to question Kawhi at the time. Too bad today's superstars can't be talked to or questioned. The NBA is fun.

Yes, in the lockerroom or with the front office. Not to the media. Why didn't someone comment to the media about Tony fucking Brent's wife? Of course, that was all kept in house.

[DJR210]

I’ll always remember this game and the one against the Sonics his Rookie season. Was only 19 at the time. That’s when Spurfan collectively knew this kid was gonna be really good.


https://youtu.be/S2KQzsoIqTs


https://youtu.be/LQplBlIsZ3o

Wow. I forgot that Sonics performance tbh.. TP was so god damn fast when he was young

[RC_Drunkford]

And spent a quarter of this season "managing his load" and is still dealing with leg and knee issues.

Kawhi is a supreme talent and obviously I wish he was still a Spur, but the concerns about his injuries being chronic were obviously not unfounded.

the whole thing was about Dennis trying to strong arm the Spurs. He was always able to play. Only idiots think this is the Spurs or Parkers fault

[JeffDuncan]

Guys, this is about Parker. Remember Tony Parker? Please.

[UZER]

Parker always took a backseat to Tim and Manu when it came to fan love. Now his retirement has gotten completely buried by the Kevin Durant story.

Just can’t catch a break. :lol

[sammy]

https://twitter.com/RealSkipBayless/status/1138294854889353216

Well said Skip! A shot at Quitter! :bobo

I will never forgive Quitter for not sitting on the bench supporting his team mates during the playoffs and hiding from Pop! Pop losing his wife and trying to get the team ready for the playoffs! Unforgivable!:bang

[sammy]

Thank you TP for all of the memories and championships! You are an amazing basketball player! We are so proud to have you on our team! The end of the era of the greatest Big 3 ever! Greatest PG ever! Enjoy your retirement! Sad! I was hoping he could come back and finish his career as a Spur! Looking forward to your retirement celebration and retiring your jersey among the rafters with the greatest Spurs players!

[BillMc]

So, Tony's HOF class should be him, DWade, maybe Melo? Who else is retiring this year? Possibly Manu could be in that class, if somehow he isn't first ballot (which would be a disgrace, but knowing the media indifference to the Spurs, could happen.)

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Yes, in the lockerroom or with the front office. Not to the media. Why didn't someone comment to the media about Tony fucking Brent's wife? Of course, that was all kept in house.

There's definitely truth to that. I thought the media leaks during the Kawhi fiasco seemed pretty deliberate, which was un-Spurs like. I think this group just wasn't accustomed to dealing with a situation like that one and probably made their own share of mistakes along the way.

[Thomas82]

So, Tony's HOF class should be him, DWade, maybe Melo? Who else is retiring this year? Possibly Manu could be in that class, if somehow he isn't first ballot (which would be a disgrace, but knowing the media indifference to the Spurs, could happen.)

Don't forget about Dirk.

[BillMc]

Don't forget about Dirk.

Yep. Can't believe I forgot him. He'll be in that class. A lock.

[cjw]

So, Tony's HOF class should be him, DWade, maybe Melo? Who else is retiring this year? Possibly Manu could be in that class, if somehow he isn't first ballot (which would be a disgrace, but knowing the media indifference to the Spurs, could happen.)

Melo should sign a 10 day next year to avoid having to be inducted with those three (Tony Wade Dirk) who all won titles and Finals MVPs.

I want Manu to be a first ballot and he almost certainly will be. But would be cool seeing the two go in together.

[Millennial_Messiah]

in the years we were an elite defense with a meh offense, dude was an instrumental source of easy buckets by being a one man fastbreak, finishing between 3 guys in the paint, etc

was always a great player, but for a ~2 year window was truly elite and would outplay CP3 heads up seemingly every time
Though his inability to ever be taken seriously as a shooter was a large part of the reason we had a "meh" offense... and don't get me wrong, I loved TP, just not quite as much as TD or Manu

[BatManu20]

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[JP le Requin]

WHAT A CARRER!!!


SPURS NATION FRANCE!!!

GO SPURS GO!!!

[bklynspursfan]

So TP liked this tweet :wow

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[cd98]

So TP liked this tweet :wow

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Tony can be honest with no consequences since Kawhi forced his way out of SA. I hope he takes some shots at Kawhi. He has every right as a HOF point guard.

[BatManu20]

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