the future..

[Ocotillo]

First of all, I never said anything about the "big three". In my post I brought up players who either are currently with the team, or have a chance to be on the team in the future. I'm curious as to why you doubt Gist will not have a chance to make the Spurs team next year? I agree replacing Duncan, once he retires, will be a huge task, but we already know how difficult that will be.

Granted things can change but in summer league it seemed like he had regressed compared to his first summer camp. If he makes the team, it's only because they are signing him to work in Austin and are seeing something I did not (which I confess is easily possible).

[Ocotillo]

Heck, I'm still holding out hope Sankidze shows up for summer league.

[Dr. Gonzo]

Ummm, no. You can say that about the three ball, but Tony's midrange J the last couplle years has been one of the best in the league. George definitely isn't there yet with the midrange game, but he's closer than Tony was in year 2.

You are delusional if you think Tony Parker is the best mid-range shooter in the league.

[TJastal]

Tony has continually improved his game since coming into the league and I don't think it's unreasonable to expect him to continue doing so (i.e. add a 3pt shot).

Also while his quickness is best utilized in the open court, it's not such a big component of the pick and roll game, which I would argue is where he's now most effective. Provided he has a good pick and roll partner post-Duncan, I think he'll be just fine.

If he ain't got a 3pt shot yet after 9 years in the league I doubt its gonna happen.

[AFBlue]

If he ain't got a 3pt shot yet after 9 years in the league I doubt its gonna happen.

Beg to differ with just two words...

Jason Kidd.

[TJastal]

Beg to differ with just two words...

Jason Kidd.

Parker's 3pt attempts per season

189, 243, 199, 156, 36, 38, 66, 65, 30

Notice a trend here?

[PublicOption]

[AFBlue]

Parker's 3pt attempts per season

189, 243, 199, 156, 36, 38, 66, 65, 30

Notice a trend here?

Your point is?

A couple seasons ago he was hitting 3s at a 40% clip even if he wasn't taking all that many. He was also experimenting with taking more 3s in his NT time.

Right now it's not a regular part of his game (hence the downward trend of attempts), but there's no reason to think he doesn't have the ability.

If Parker is asked to add a three pointer to his everyday arsenal to make the team better, I have no doubt he'll be able to do it.

[PublicOption]

if you stop shooting from the 3 pt line then teams will scout you and play soft on the perimeter and sag. that will clog the lane up and make things difficult. I say trade parker or bring him off the bench...he is a one dimensional player and everyone knows it.