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definitely saw this coming.
http://www.lnb.fr/index.php?pid=50&i...cursor_start=0
Edit:
TP's interview:http://fr.tp9.net/%C2%AB-une-decisio...ble-%C2%BB-777
Rough translation:
Tony, what has happened during you end of the season meeting with Spurs?
After having talked a lot with Gregg Popovich, I now know that I won't play during the WC. Spurs made me understand that it would be better if I only focus on the team. it was a wasted year because of injuries, they don't want it happens again next year for the last year of my contract. It means that I will start to work out in August in LA for the next year. I will work on my game with Chip and a physical trainer will be there to strengthen my body. I will practice every day. They want to see me at 100% as soon as the start of the training camp. FOr them, it's impossible to do that if I play with the FNT after all the injuries I had this year.
There is really no hope that your choice change?
Not, it's definitive. They know that FNT is really important for me but they can't accept that I had again a year plagued by injuries because I've played too much games . Last summer, when I had to come back to SA, I told them I was unhappy about that. I was mad at to have to left the NT while we where in the middle of the training camp. Today, I understand their point of view even if it hurts to renounce playing with the FNT.
But Spurs can't forbid you to pay with the FNT
It's true, they can't say: "You stay with us this summer and you don't have the choice" but I hear their message. What is even more important is that I understand it. I'm disappointed because I've also missed the previous WC in 2006. Contrary to the previous years, I'm not in the driver seat. I will be in the last year of my contract with Spurs and I had to think at my future. They have re-signed Manu for three years. It's now of never with Spurs to win another le Before Duncan's retirement. They have always been nice with me and they never forbid me to play with the NT. It's the first time they ask me not to play with the NT. I've made my choice during the meeting with them.
You said it to Vincent Collet (FNT coach).
I immediately called him to say it. He was off course disappointed. He really counted on me even if he knew that there were some risks I couldn't play. He understand my choice. I'll be back next year for the Euro. I told him that I will play in 2011 and 2012. I also told it to Pop.
Spurs want that work a lot on your game this summer but there are also some rumors about a trade?
We can't fight against rumors. Pop wait for me for the training camp. Even if we lost against Phoenix, he is happy with what I've do during the playoffs. RC agreed and told to the press that there were no reasons to trade me.
But the NBA remains at first a business…
I know it, nobody is safe and can have a bad surprise. Spurs could very well called me this summer to told me that I've been traded. Great players like Nash or Shaq have gone through that. If it happens, I will blame no one. I will leave by thanking Spurs for all the les they've brought me and I'll continue my career somewhere else. I'm ready to that, I know how the NBA works. But, as I've said during the meeting with Spurs, My goal is to have a great season here. I don't want at all to leave the team. My hear is in SA.
When you hear names like New York and Miami, how do you fell?
There are worse places, aren't they? (Laugh)
How about your negotiations with Spurs?
There are two possibilities. We reach an agreement as soon as this summer and I stay in SA for more years. If it's not the case, I will be a FA in 2011. Id doesn't scare me. If SA doesn't want me anymore, I will continue to play elsewhere.
Last edited by Bruno; 05-13-2010 at 03:35 PM.
definitely saw this coming.
That's the first good bit of offseason news.
It seems pretty clear (to me) that if he did decide to play, Spurs were ready to explore options trading him. Now, he'll be in silver and black forever.
No surprises here.
http://fr.tp9.net/%C2%AB-une-decisio...ble-%C2%BB-777
A full interview where he explained his choice. I'm going to translate it.
Really good news!
Spurs definitely need healthy & rested TP + Manu in the drive for 5
I don't think you can draw that definitive a conclusion from this.
The chances the Spurs could find a deal worth letting Tony go are slim as it is. But should they find that deal ... this news wouldn't likely prevent them from pulling the trigger.
From Tony's perspective, this should've been a no-brainer decision. He's in the last year of his contract and he's coming off a letdown year after '09. He obviously wants to be in the best shape possible in order to return to his '09 level of play, to either get an extension with the Spurs or maximize his earning potential on the free-agent market.
Is it good news for the Spurs? Absolutely; but it's an even smarter move for Tony.
Suck it haters.
That's all.
Excellent. Should've been a no-brainer. Now Tony Parker is even more valuable if the Spurs can find a deal good enough to trade him
maybe you guys should try to get delonte west
him and manu would be great coming off the bench
Thanks Bruno,
I was going to post it too)
Guys, i think that you will be quite surprise by this interview!
He is basically saying that he does not care about trading rumors but anything can happen until the summer camp, and other great players as Nash or O'Neal used to be trade before.. But he is saying also that is heart still in SA and he want to keep playing for them... I really hope that Tony will keep playing for the spurs! will see.. but nothing is close..
That's pretty much typical TP in the interview: honest, no bull .
- This is a final decision, no turning back
- This year I'm not in a position of force to negociate (because of last year injury).
- Spurs have always be pretty cool with me (for playing with NT)
- Spurs have been pretty clear, first time they directly ask me not to go.
- I took the decision during the meeting
However, Tony said to the Spurs FO he will play in the 2011 Euro and the 2012 Olympics.
So the haters can have something to talk about.
Rough translation:
Tony, what has happened during you end of the season meeting with Spurs?
After having talked a lot with Gregg Popovich, I now know that I won't play during the WC. Spurs made me understand that it would be better if I only focus on the team. it was a wasted year because of injuries, they don't want it happens again next year for the last year of my contract. It means that I will start to work out in August in LA for the next year. I will work on my game with Chip and a physical trainer will be her to strengthen my body. I will practice every day. They want to see me at 100% as soon as the start of the training camp. FOr them, it's impossible to do that if I play with the FNT after all the injuries I had this year.
There is really no hope that your choice change?
Not, it's definitive. They know that FNT is really important for me but they can't accept that I had again a year plagued by injuries because I've played too much games . Last summer, when I had to come back to SA, I told them I was unhappy about that. I was mad at to have to left the NT while we where in the middle of the training camp. Today, I understand their point of view even if it hurts to renounce playing with the FNT.
But Spurs cna't forbid you to pay with the FNT
It's true, they can't say: "You stay with us this summer and you don't have the choice" but I hear their message. What is even more important is that I understand it. I'm disappointed because I've also missed the previous WC in 2006. Contrary to the previous years, I'm not in the driver seat. I will be in the last year of my contract with Spurs and I had to think at my future. They have re-signed Manu for three years. It's now of never with Spurs to win another le Before Duncan's retirement. They have always been nice with me and they never forbid me to play with the NT. It's the first time they ask me not to play with the NT. I've made my choice during the meeting with them.
You said it to Vincent Collet (FNT coach).
I immediately called him to say it. He was off course disappointed. He really counted on me even if he knew that there were some risks I couldn't play. He understand my choice. I'll be back next year for the Euro. I told him that I will play in 2011 and 2012. I also told it to Pop.
Spurs want that work a lot on your game this summer but there are also some rumors about a trade?
We can't fight against rumors. Pop wait for me for the training camp. Even if we lost against Phoenix, he is happy with what I've do during the playoffs. RC agreed and told to the press that there were no reasons to trade me.
But the NBA remains at first a business…
I know it, nobody is safe and can have a bad surprise. Spurs could very well called me this summer to told me that I've been traded. Great players like Nash or Shaq have gone through that. If it happens, I will blame no one. I will leave by thanking Spurs for all the les they've brought me and I'll continue my career somewhere else. I'm ready to that, I know how the NBA works. But, as I've said during the meeting with Spurs, My goal is to have a great season here. I don't want at all to leave the team. My hear is in SA.
When you hear names like New York and Miami, how do you fell?
There are worse places, aren't they? (Laugh)
How about your negotiations with Spurs?
There are two possibilities. We reach an agreement as soon as this summer and I stay in SA for more years. If it's not the case, I will be a FA in 2011. Id doesn't scare me. If SA doesn't want me anymore, I will continue to play elsewhere.
Interesting. Sounds like the Spurs FO had a pretty good hand in Parker's decision. Basically, "we can't tell you not to, but we can very strongly recommend against it."
Glad Parker was receptive and is thinking about the Spurs future and his future in league over another WC.
Thanks Bruno
Thanks for the feed Bru.
Good stuff from Parker. Next year is the most important thing. After that, he can do what he wants because the Spurs will be out of contention for while anyway.
Good stuff. Now work on your 3's, TP!
Hmm seems like Spurs are leaving the gate open to trade parker. I don't know then which PG is there we could trade for? And if, how the he's gonna translate to the spurs system as a playmaker?
He had a bad year with injuries, even the wimpy Suns beat up on his ass.
great news.
If he decided to play this Summer, THEN the trade rumours would be legit.
If Tony develops a reliable 3-point shot this summer, I will soil myself.
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