Tony Parker appreciation/farewell thread

[AFBlue]

Premature thread is premature.

[Spurtacular]

LOL Nono making a passive aggressive version of the the thread I was tempted to make. Truth is I didn't b/c there's a very small chance that TP coming back next season could be a good thing.

https://247sports.com/nba/san-antoni...ason-117670773

[DMC]

TP can still give good minutes off the bench. Spurs made the playoffs with him coming off a likely career ending injury, with a 2nd year PG and Patty ing Mills pulling starting duty.

[AFBlue]

TP needs to settle into the backup role mentally and physically. He's been starting his entire career, and he doesn't have the natural "sixth man" feel to his game. He just needs the off-season to adjust and I think he can be an effective player for the team. Might even have an extended career like Tim and Manu when all is said and done.

[Brazil]

I don't see Tony playing for another team... I mean everything is possible but very very unlikely imho. Tony wants to retire as a Spurs after 20 years playing this is basically his personnal objective for a while now... I'm confident they will find a reasonable contract that makes happy both TP and FO.

One thing we cannot underestimate is how much FO values leadership and carrying on Spurs core values. In both scenario Kawhi stay or leave, FO will push to get their vets in for dat leadership. This is why I hope Manu will resign also for a couple of years, he has been fantastic this season tbh..

[Spurtacular]

I don't see Tony playing for another team.

Cos nobody else would want him.

[Brazil]

Cos nobody else would want him.

don't quote me, idgaf about you think

[Spurtacular]

don't quote me, idgaf about you think

GFY

[SpurOutofTownFan]

Despite the fact that Tony is well-hated on SpursTalk, he's a valuable leader/mentor for the Spurs. He will probably sign a small contract and assume some kind of player-coach role... Unless Pop, Manu and Tony are riding into the retirement sunset together.

Glad to see you around, Kori.

[ElNono]

Goodbye Tony! Thanks!

[SpurOutofTownFan]

Goodbye Tony! Thanks!

lol

[NASpurs]

Goodbye Tony! Thanks!

And the resemblance to Tony is uncanny

[gambit1990]

Goodbye Tony! Thanks!

And the resemblance to Tony is uncanny

the old man in the gif looks quicker on his feet though.

[ducks]

Despite the fact that Tony is well-hated on SpursTalk, he's a valuable leader/mentor for the Spurs. He will probably sign a small contract and assume some kind of player-coach role... Unless Pop, Manu and Tony are riding into the retirement sunset together.

[barbacoataco]

Parker is underrated around here. Younger fans who didn't see him in his youth don't appreciate just how fast he was. In his youth he was almost always the fastest player on the court. The ability to drive to the basket and break down defenses set up the Spurs offense and spacing. In 2003 he was too raw and needed help, but still effective in stretches. By 2005 he was good enough to go head to head with Steve Nash and Chauncy Billups. He had many good seasons and was very durable, shooting a high fg% throughout his career. He finished top 10 in MVP voting many times. He improved his jump shot. Even in the 2014 championship playoff run he was the leading scorer. I don't want to get into the argument over Parker vs Ginobili.

[noles1983]

Parker is underrated around here. Younger fans who didn't see him in his youth don't appreciate just how fast he was. In his youth he was almost always the fastest player on the court. The ability to drive to the basket and break down defenses set up the Spurs offense and spacing. In 2003 he was too raw and needed help, but still effective in stretches. By 2005 he was good enough to go head to head with Steve Nash and Chauncy Billups. He had many good seasons and was very durable, shooting a high fg% throughout his career. He finished top 10 in MVP voting many times. He improved his jump shot. Even in the 2014 championship playoff run he was the leading scorer. I don't want to get into the argument over Parker vs Ginobili.

Lot of "was" comments in there. Nobody is denying his prime dumbass.

[spurs10]

Thank you Tony for all the hard work, memorable years, TMZ stories, etc...

It's unfortunate that your body failed you, it happens to the best of them. Hopefully you'll enjoy a long life with your family, and maybe we'll see you again working for the Spurs in a management capacity.

Thank especially for realizing your career was over instead of money grubbing another 3 year extension, giving the Spurs the flexibility to rebuild. That's a real man move (one I wish Patty would follow, tbh)

Double Nada...you're a mean man. Funny....but mean!

[spurs10]

Despite the fact that Tony is well-hated on SpursTalk, he's a valuable leader/mentor for the Spurs. He will probably sign a small contract and assume some kind of player-coach role... Unless Pop, Manu and Tony are riding into the retirement sunset together.

Well said Kori! Tony Parker has played a big role in some of our best years and I agree with you wholeheartedly that he will be back as a mentor player/coach. I have never cared or taken seriously the ST take on....er let me see......anybody!

That being said I am very thankful for this fun forum you and your husband started for Spurs fans that follow the team, like myself, on a level that is likely unhealthy!
Best to you and your family and again, thank you!

[Spurtacular]

Parker is underrated around here.

If that were true, I wouldn't be the only one calling him Rec League Parker. ST is full of gimps, tbh; cos that nickname couldn't hit it any harder.

[tholdren]

kori looks like a wet fart:

[alpha_HaZE]

Parker is underrated around here. Younger fans who didn't see him in his youth don't appreciate just how fast he was. In his youth he was almost always the fastest player on the court. The ability to drive to the basket and break down defenses set up the Spurs offense and spacing. In 2003 he was too raw and needed help, but still effective in stretches. By 2005 he was good enough to go head to head with Steve Nash and Chauncy Billups. He had many good seasons and was very durable, shooting a high fg% throughout his career. He finished top 10 in MVP voting many times. He improved his jump shot. Even in the 2014 championship playoff run he was the leading scorer. I don't want to get into the argument over Parker vs Ginobili.

This, but he also turned pro when he has 16 in Europe. Add long playoff runs for most of his career and the French National team over the summer. Plus the injuries, that's a lot of mileage.

[HarlemHeat37]

Top 12 PG of all-time

[Brazil]

Top 12 PG of all-time

what's your rank from 1 to 12 ?

[SuperCam]

best Spur guard of all time

[barbacoataco]

Very hard to rank PG in my opinion. They are such a part of the team they play on. It is hard to separate a player like Stockton or Nash from their team. Also they have different strengths. One thing about Parker is he did pretty well head to head in the playoffs against both Nash and CP3 who are always ranked ahead of him.