Tony Parkers left ankle injury!!!!

[raspsa]

Always look at the silver lining.. this is a challenge for the guys to step it up as individuals and as a team.

[Brazil]

during tony's absence:

- any win = Spurs better without Parker / Trade Parker
- any loss = Parker's injury and his NT, trade him
- any good game from GHill => We have a new PG, trade Parker
- any good game from RJ => RJ was playing bad because of Parker, trade him (and here you can probably replace RJ with any player playing bad lately)

etc etc ......


PS: i still hope we win all the games during his absence though

I agree it's a loss loss situation for parker whatever happen the portnoy1andco trade parker threads will florish !

[ffadicted]

during tony's absence:

- any win = Spurs better without Parker / Trade Parker
- any loss = Parker's injury and his NT, trade him
- any good game from GHill => We have a new PG, trade Parker
- any good game from RJ => RJ was playing bad because of Parker, trade him (and here you can probably replace RJ with any player playing bad lately)

etc etc ......


PS: i still hope we win all the games during his absence though

This is actually so true. Fuggin' spurs fans

[dbestpro]

For me the only good thing that may come out of the injury is Pop will have one less player to run out with small ball.

[NFGIII]

Decent scorer, but doesn't have the whole point guard thing down yet, though he isn't bad at pick and rolls with Dwayne Jones. I'm less impressed with his defense than I was early on. If they're looking for a more complete point guard, Will Conroy just got back into the league -- if it's a poor man's Hill-type, Dontell Jefferson.

Thanks - You follow that league far more than I ever would. Your input is greatly appreciated.

[will_spurs]

Spurs’ Parker to miss several games with sprain

12 hours, 43 minutes ago

SAN ANTONIO (AP)—San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker(notes) was expected to miss several NBA games because of a mild left ankle sprain.
The Spurs said on Thursday that the swelling in Parker’s ankle was minimal, a day after being carried off the court in a win over Atlanta. No structural damage was found.

Parker won’t play on Friday against Memphis and will also likely sit Sunday’s game against Denver. No timetable for his return has been set.
Parker has been troubled by the same foot all season. The French star missed four games earlier because of another ankle sprain and has been bothered by plantar fascitis.
The injuries have cost Parker the quickness he had last season, when he was an All-Star and led the Spurs in scoring.

[Bukefal]

during tony's absence:

- any win = Spurs better without Parker / Trade Parker
- any loss = Parker's injury and his NT, trade him
- any good game from GHill => We have a new PG, trade Parker
- any good game from RJ => RJ was playing bad because of Parker, trade him (and here you can probably replace RJ with any player playing bad lately)

etc etc ......


PS: i still hope we win all the games during his absence though

lol so true.

[sonic21]

It sucks that he got hurt, however if the spurs get on a roll and start playin D' that would be bad for TP especially if they started to slight when he comes back. If the spurs go on some kinda of streak then Parker might be the piece they try trading. Welcome Bosh and Calderon to the mix!!!! both in the top 25 that might get traded.

what's with your obsession with calderon?

He's the worst defender in the wost defensive team.

[TPnumber1]

he will miss just 2 games

[intothechaos]

I miss Rod Strickland..... This dude made a fool out of anybody that was put in front of him... Long live the real rocket.... Rocket Rod...

[ElNono]

during tony's absence:

- any win = Spurs better without Parker / Trade Parker
- any loss = Parker's injury and his NT, trade him
- any good game from GHill => We have a new PG, trade Parker
- any good game from RJ => RJ was playing bad because of Parker, trade him (and here you can probably replace RJ with any player playing bad lately)

etc etc ......


PS: i still hope we win all the games during his absence though

It's almost as sure a bet this will come up as you pointing out that Tony has a better assist/turnover ratio whenever somebody mentions Manu.

[it's me]

It's almost as sure a bet this will come up as you pointing out that Tony has a better assist/turnover ratio whenever somebody mentions Manu.

Lol...so true... also frenchy apologist... don't forget to bring up that per 82 website manu isn't as clutch as everybody thinks he is....i........

[portnoy1]

what's with your obsession with calderon?

He's the worst defender in the wost defensive team.

I like his facilitating style. Simple and effective in the right system. He recognizes things in the offense and doesnt turn the ball over trying to do to much. I think his style would be Perfect for the spurs. His defense is bad, but so is Parkers. Parker at times has shown the ability to play D, Calderon has never been in a system which requires him to do so. Anyone Remember Glenn Robinson in 04-05 with the spurs? He was certainly not known for defense, however under Pop he did pretty well defensively in the minutes he played. Of note 05' Nba finals game 1, where he had a solid first quarter defensively. There are better options than Calderon (CP3,D-Will,Rondo) and There are certainly better options than trading Parker (trade RJ, or the big 3 expiring contracts). But Right now it seems the spurs need help first in the paint ( shotblocker ) at the point (Pass-first PG) and on the perimeter (lock-down defender at the 3/2).

[hater]

LOL france vs. argentina

[portnoy1]

It's almost as sure a bet this will come up as you pointing out that Tony has a better assist/turnover ratio whenever somebody mentions Manu.

Manu has always been somewhat turnover prone. He has done a better job not turning it over this year tho. Parker drives in and kicks out which IMO is a higher percentage pass. Manu will drive to the top and try to pass in. If your not a skilled passer its very hard to make the passes Manu does. The good thing about Parkers passing style is that its high percentage, the bad thing is that it only accomodates certain players (shooters to be exact). Manu's inside pass is somewhat dangerous and can be picked off, but it works for everyone; cause who cant hit a layup?

[Flux451]

I forsee Hill to RJ alley-oops.

This the time for RJ to step it up also. Spurs need his aggressive play right now more than ever.

Mason has bright eyes too. Hopefully he can step it up consistently.

[timvp]

during tony's absence:

- any win = Spurs better without Parker / Trade Parker
- any loss = Parker's injury and his NT, trade him
- any good game from GHill => We have a new PG, trade Parker
- any good game from RJ => RJ was playing bad because of Parker, trade him (and here you can probably replace RJ with any player playing bad lately)

etc etc ......


PS: i still hope we win all the games during his absence though

Good summary of how it'll play out

Believe it or not, TP gets a lot more love now than he did back around 2003 and 2004. Back then was the height of Tony vs. Manu. Nowadays, it's not nearly as bad.

[ElNono]

Good summary of how it'll play out

Believe it or not, TP gets a lot more love now than he did back around 2003 and 2004. Back then was the height of Tony vs. Manu. Nowadays, it's not nearly as bad.

Tony has improved as a player dramatically since then, and I think that has a lot to do with it. The 'Speedy Claxton Finals' card was pulled almost monthly until about 2007...