Tony Parker: "I feel like I can still play for a long time"

[FkLA]

[apalisoc_9]

Damn it..We lost because this tried to win game 5 and 2 by himself. Hero balled again

[TheGreatYacht]

Damn it..We lost because this tried to win game 5 and 2 by himself. Hero balled again

We lost Game 2 because one of our max players showed up, and that was Lamarcus

[tmtcsc]

^ Same guy that's glad Manure is back after one of the worst playoff performances of all time

Manu s are insufferable.

Lol, Manu ? GMAFB. You are one bitter mother- er. Manu realizes his limitations and made the right adjustments to his game. He also understands his bench role. TP still thinks he is a quality starting PG and can rely on his speed to get to the basket for layups. Instead of debating whether he can be a relevant player for the duration of his contract, he's making bold statements of playing beyond it.

You've been a Manu hater ever since the 1st Finals loss to the Heat. I was critical of him then too (and rightfully so) but he made amends for it and played well the following year.

[tmtcsc]

People here are overly critical of Parker. Regardless of his slippage he's still an adequate NBA point guard, he's just not a superstar. He's still a decent ball handler and below average shooter and finisher. He was an elite finisher a few years back, but now he's merely tolerable. But people here forget that players give aging superstars high credit. Sure Manu and Duncan are s s of what they used to be, but players still respect them and consider them big assets to a team.

Fixed.

[TheGreatYacht]

Lol, Manu ? GMAFB. You are one bitter mother- er. Manu realizes his limitations and made the right adjustments to his game. He also understands his bench role. TP still thinks he is a quality starting PG and can rely on his speed to get to the basket for layups. Instead of debating whether he can be a relevant player for the duration of his contract, he's making bold statements of playing beyond it.

You've been a Manu hater ever since the 1st Finals loss to the Heat. I was critical of him then too (and rightfully so) but he made amends for it and played well the following year.

Manu doesn't realize his limitations, that's the thing It's well known he's the only player on the team without a Pop leash. He's coming off two TERRIBLE playoff runs and he'll continue to be the first guy off the bench, same bench that cost us the Thunder series. He's ball dominant and his playmaking was nowhere to be seen last year so that means all he has are those inefficient step back jumpers.

TP thinks he's a starting caliber PG? Can I see a quote please? I can guarantee you he doesn't start himself, that's for sure.

Im not a Manu hater, I'm a realist in a board full of Manu s. Compare the reactions in the two threads saying they wanna keep playing.

[SpursforSix]

. I thought for sure this was going to be about a conversation that OP had with Tony at an HEB. Those words alone ought to be enough to run off any potential free agent.

[Clipper Nation]

My condolences, Spurfan. Porker has taken the next few years out of the case in advance.

[Clipper Nation]

People thinking Durant won't come to the Spurs if Parker is there are delusional. Do they think he wants to play on a team with Patty Mills as the starting point guard? Patty is worthless if he isn't making shots. It's Tony that the Spurs look to when their offense gets stagnate. He's better at handling the ball and getting it to the real scorers.

Pretty sure Durbeta wants to get touches, not be frozen out for the rest of his career by a selfish, delusional, fat heroballing got from France who thinks he's the real franchise player.

[ElNono]

He can still be good value in a reduced role, as a mentor and with a steep paycut in his next deal... kinda like what Tim and Manu did...

Sucks we missed on Mozgov, tbh, at this point we need somebody strong enough to carry him past November...

[cd98]

Just bc he says he wants to play until he's 40 doesn't mean a) that he thinks Spurs will pay him like an all star at 37; b) that he won't change his mind at say 37; c) that the Spurs will keep him on the team until 40; d) that he will expect to play 30 minutes a game deep into his late 30s.

I've never fully understood the hate for a guy that is the best Spur point guard in history by a landslide. Or how you have to choose between Manu, Kawhi, or Parker. At this point in their careers, Parker is more important bc he's a starting point guard in this league and Manu is close to retirement, but they both can still have important roles in the Spurs being le contenders.

[TheGreatYacht]

Just bc he says he wants to play until he's 40 doesn't mean a) that he thinks Spurs will pay him like an all star at 37; b) that he won't change his mind at say 37; c) that the Spurs will keep him on the team until 40; d) that he will expect to play 30 minutes a game deep into his late 30s.

I've never fully understood the hate for a guy that is the best Spur point guard in history by a landslide. Or how you have to choose between Manu, Kawhi, or Parker. At this point in their careers, Parker is more important bc he's a starting point guard in this league and Manu is close to retirement.

Great post

[InRareForm]

I would play until I'm 50 with these new contracts

[Mugen]

Horrible news.

[MultiTroll]

Pop n Parker 2020.

[TheGoldStandard]

4/60 mil contract ext coming next summer.

[SPURt]

The reason I think we're all swallowing a little throw up is because there isn't a clear replacement for Tony yet.

Don't worry, Ryan Arcidiacono is about to pull a John Stockton.

[gambit1990]

i'm glad the trade deadline isn't anytime soon.

[Seventyniner]

Just bc he says he wants to play until he's 40 doesn't mean a) that he thinks Spurs will pay him like an all star at 37; b) that he won't change his mind at say 37; c) that the Spurs will keep him on the team until 40; d) that he will expect to play 30 minutes a game deep into his late 30s.

I've never fully understood the hate for a guy that is the best Spur point guard in history by a landslide. Or how you have to choose between Manu, Kawhi, or Parker. At this point in their careers, Parker is more important bc he's a starting point guard in this league and Manu is close to retirement, but they both can still have important roles in the Spurs being le contenders.

The hate comes from people that have to have someone to point the finger at when things don't go their way.

[TheGoldStandard]

The reason I think we're all swallowing a little throw up is because there isn't a clear replacement for Tony yet.

Don't worry, Ryan Arcidiacono is about to pull a John Stockton.

There's a brand new snack machine at the Spurs facility that's as reliable as Tony

[SPURt]

There's a brand new snack machine at the Spurs facility that's as reliable as Tony

I didn't see it on the SL roster or are they waiting to see what happens with KD?

[TheGoldStandard]

I didn't see it on the SL roster or are they waiting to see what happens with KD?

Some people have complained about the price of snickers in the machine and the fact that it eats change sometimes.. but it should be ready for the regular season

[024]

Parker definitely seeing $$$ this year and knows even as a back up, he can command a lot of money. A 2 year $24 million deal would not be out of the realm of possibility for Parker under the new cap when his contract is up for renewal. Hopefully by then, he'll be a pure back up.

I say this every year but Parker needs to turn into Kidd 2.0, which means getting a reliable 3 point jumper. He doesn't have the speed to drive anymore so his best option is being a threat at the 3 point line to space the floor and playing defense. He's been shooting 3's at a good % but needs to up the volume and at different parts of the floor.

[TrainOfThought5]

Do idiots realize that Parker has been paid below market value throughout his entire career? He will likely want to stay in San Antonio beyond his current contract, but I'm sure it will be at a drastically reduced rate if at all.


But, no please continue to push your stupid, half-assed agenda that Parker and Popovich are colluding against Kawhi, the fanbase and organization at large. Too many stupid idiots in this fanbase, man......

Just like Robinson, Ginobili and Duncan if the greatest PG in franchise history wants to retire a Spur and play until his late 30's that's okay. He helped bring 4 NBA les and unprecedented success to this franchise, so he is deserving of that level of respect. I'm almost certain he won't be manning the ship beyond the upcoming season.

Compared to his production, Parker has sacrificed the least of the big 3. So ing shove that piece of bull back in the asshole it came from.

Unrelated, i have no problem with Parker coming off the bench, competing for a backup spot, on a near min contract.

[Perry Mason]

Although the OP was just trying to troll and we got the usual nut hugging from applesauce and da , there's an important point here to be made. I expect Tony would be fine coming off the bench.

As a backup playing 15-20 minutes, Tony could do some nice damage against bench units. It would make him more effective in the playoffs, where he adds value with his experience and cool-headedness.

Also, for those of us who actually know something of the team dynamic, Tony is one of the more vocal leaders and has been for years. He is a little like D. Fish in that regard. The young players look up to him, moreso than Manu. His presence as a veteran off the bench would be very beneficial to young starters.