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There are players in the Armenian league that are probably better alternatives than Porker...
For one thing, he isn't the worst rotation player in the NBA. Porker is.
There are players in the Armenian league that are probably better alternatives than Porker...
Great analysis from our boys that fondle each other while discussing fat.
Have you noticed he never had a single muscle in his body? even when he was skinny?
Oh yes, that Tim Duncan is just an ideal body builder... clueless idiots.
Forget his 3´s those are beauties, Patty was da during the Playoffs much better than Parker, also he was better during #5, if he is better when it counts why couldnt be better during meaningless RS?
Patty can get better, TP cant old dogs cant learn new tricks.
Also remember he was the worst PG in the whole Playoffs.
We dont need to take risks... we are stacked.
Why are you still posting?
You guaranteed you would never post again.
Again what attributes does Patty have as your primary PG?
If the only thing you can say is he is better than Tony, then getting Aldridge a horrible move.
Duncan slimmed down, as in LOSING WEIGHT, in order to continue to be effective in his old age. Porker gets fatter by the year.
I mean, really, trying to portray Duncan as a fat in order to prop up Porker... FOH.
- Not morbidly obese
- Not an Armenian league benchwarmer quality player
- Not a locker room cancer
- Not obsessed with overdribbling and the two-man game to the detriment of his teammates
How much do you guys obsessed with Parker's weight think is Parker's actual weight?
Give a number.
Comparing a 40 year old PF/Center who is redefining the word ¨prime¨ to a fat finished idiot
But, but, Tony had no muscle even when he was skinny!
GTFO
Tony Parker has already started making the adjustment by stating it is time to pass the torch to Kawhi. You Tony Parker haters are re ed, he is doing what his coach wants him to do.
Answer please.
Dear ST:
These are the posters that make this site a pain on occasion.
Just bathe in the acute analysis... Porker, fat, fatfrenchie, Porker
Just excellent stuff.
He made the statement... never passed the torch.
What he is not...
Beautful.
Folks, ClipperIsland has us finishing last in the West.
Unless the shotclock's running down and he just dribbled 23 seconds away looking for a scapegoat, Rique ain't passing
This is the most idiotic thread. Just a miserable, chillingly mindless premise.
I'm going to put the Parker hate aside until November, tbh, I'll see how he looks before I judge..
Can't speak for apa or fkla or Rob, though
Lol this guy is having a meltdown.
SMDH player fans are the worse.
Unless the shotclock's running down and he just dribbled 23 seconds away looking for a scapegoat, Rique ain't passing
lol moron
You're assuming he would've been inserted to dribble the air out of the basketball like Enrique does. Why not just allow him to play his role and get some of that famed Spurs ball movement going? Worked just fine for Paddy during the '14 Playoffs and anytime his number was called vs the Clippers. Not sure why you think dribbling around, without actually penetrating, and taking a low percentage midrange shot is vital in a PG.
Yes, Parker's status was incredibly worrisome last season. Now that CoJo is gone, we are very exposed if the same thing happens this coming year.
The main thing is not to attack the guy. Sure, many times I pondered in my head about the Spurs trading Parker (even though I think he has a no-trade clause). While his performance last year might say "trade" to the coldly analytical mind, there are other things to consider.
First, Parker might indeed be much better this season.
Second, even if he's not, he has an intangible value and a definite value of experience.
Though I was sad to see Splitter go, it was a gamble with the payoff being Aldridge. Splitter had a rough year too. Who knows, he might thrive in Atlanta.
Trading Parker (if he agreed to that) would be trading away the possibility of him coming back into form. Splitter helped us get one ring. Tony's helped us get four.
Who would have thought Duncan would have a resurgence this late in his career? Same logic goes for Parker. If he is truly dedicated this offseason, who knows what he could do this year and beyond?
There's no doubt that Tony is/was in a slump.
For the Spurs' system to work, there must be a real connection between the players. Parker's role is unusual in that he should be attacking the defense. It's only when he's successful at this that his skills set the Spurs' wonderful passing in motion. I admit, Tony looked a little lost out there last year. Perhaps he was trying to force his old role back into the system? It should go without saying that for him to be effective at attacking the defense, he must be in tip-top shape.
It's a strange double standard which has been leveled at Parker. Splitter's injury last season also caused him to miss significant time. Though some were also quick to label Splitter soft, I recall that the actual prognosis of Splitter's injury was very mysterious. I think the reason Parker has taken so much heat (much more than Splitter did) is that Tony was really damn good until last year. We're used to Parker being lightening-quick and crafty.
I do think Parker needs to learn how to adapt. Aging is inevitable. Just because he gradually becomes a different kind of player doesn't mean he has to become worse.
I'm sure it's a conundrum for Pop from a strategic point of view. How to use Parker's current skill set in combination with the other components of the offense.
Tony's got to trust his teammates on the offensive end. In some cases this means trusting other guys to pick up the scoring slack from his speed drop-off. It really is the athleticism which Parker is battling. , Kyle Anderson's battling that too and he's a young guy.
Tony's gotta play smart on the offensive and defensive ends. There's less room for error when his athleticism (primarily speed) isn't well above his compe ors. He has to be disciplined and smart in his decision making. In short, he has to be part of the team. Our last championship was a total team effort. A team can sustain losses to injury and still find a way.
I'm wishing Tony the best this year. He might be more effective off the bench, though I think he and Manu play better when they're not on the court at the same time. Patty is a great spark off the bench, but I don't know if he's the steady presence we need to start games. I think CoJo was more of that player. Patty will definitely get his chance for big minutes this year. In light of last year, I'd say a third PG is essential. I hope Kawhi is ready to take a bigger role as point forward. He has good handles and excellent speed. He just needs to be confident out there. There will be some growing pains.
Cheers to everybody,
Paul
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