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

[YGWHI]

If he keeps shooting better than 48% (like he has for the last 12 seasons) and if his shot and 3 pointer keep improving (43% and 42% from 3 the last 2 seasons), I'll take it, especially considering he still can get his own shot better than anyone on the team and also draw in the defense better than anyone.

Of course, you will take it. You'll take Parker having the ball in his hands over Kawhi, the most efficient scorer from every spot on the floor, over 80 percentile in every category, +51 FG% +45 3P% +88 FTs, and LMA, the best offensive bigman in the league.

The sad part is Parker thinks the same thing that he's still the guy and takes shots he shouldn't.

That's why he shouldn't continue playing 6 years more for the Spurs, they wouldn't stay compe ive against West elite backcourts with him on the team.

[james evans]

You know, it's really not that deep. Curry, Westbrook, Lillard. Cp3 is old. I would say that the western playoff teams have really good pg, but the league as a whole doesn't have an especially talented field of pg.

john wall
isiah thomas
kyrie irving
curry
westbrooke
cp3
lowry
conley
lillard
kemba walker
derrick rose(still serviceable and can turn it on some games)
dragic
bledsoe



As a pg in the league, you have to see these type of guys on a nightly basis and you' say, the league as a whole doesn't have a talented field of pgs? Do you know anything about the league at the moment? I didn't even mention Reggie Jackson who has made parker his personal on several occasions.

[james evans]

If he keeps shooting better than 48% (like he has for the last 12 seasons) and if his shot and 3 pointer keep improving (43% and 42% from 3 the last 2 seasons), I'll take it, especially considering he still can get his own shot better than anyone on the team and also draw in the defense better than anyone.

but what about him DEFENDING!! You are aware that in basketball, the offensive players aren't taken out for a defensive unit once they either score or lose possession of the ball right?

[YGWHI]

but what about him DEFENDING!! You are aware that in basketball, the offensive players aren't taken out for a defensive unit once they either score or lose possession of the ball right?

To be fair, it's not only on defense where we can see Parker fails...

SASdynasty tries to argue that Parker is the best guy creating his own shot and drawing the defense..when his best days are over. It's sad that Parker and his fans can't recognize it and adapt to the aging process.

Also, I feel bad for the Spurs, Pop's loyalty to Parker will kill them next seasons.

[YGWHI]

The Spurs won't sign an elite PG or develop a young prospect...

While Parker is on the team...

For 6 years more...

Until 2022 season...

[SASdynasty!]

To be fair, it's not only on defense where we can see Parker fails...

SASdynasty tries to argue that Parker is the best guy creating his owen shot and drawing in the defense..when his best days doing it are over

It's sad that Parker and his fans can't recognize and adapt to the aging process.

Also, I feel sad for the Spurs, Pop's loyalty to Parker will kill them next seasons.

Of course his best days are over, he's 15 years in and finished his second prime in 2014. He is still slightly better at getting free and getting his own shot than Kawhi (just because he's still a little quicker than him and more crafty). Kawhi can pull up and shoot over people better obviously. What I'm saying is we've seen what the Spurs are capable of with current Kawhi carrying the load, first and second round exits. I'm not saying we won't ever be able to make a deep playoff run with Kawhi carrying the load, he's just not there yet. Give him time.

[YGWHI]

Of course his best days are over, he's 15 years in and finished his second prime in 2014. He is still slightly better at getting free and getting his own shot than Kawhi (just because he's still a little quicker than him and more crafty). Kawhi can pull up and shoot over people better obviously. What I'm saying is we've seen what the Spurs are capable of with current Kawhi carrying the load, first and second round exits. I'm not saying we won't ever be able to make a deep playoff run with Kawhi carrying the load, he's just not there yet. Give him time.

It's funny because

-Kawhi numbers on drives in 2016 playoffs>>>>Parker

-Kawhi drawing fouls since 2013-14 playoffs >>>> Parker

-When Parker carried the load in 2013, the Spurs had Tim, Manu, Danny, Kawhi playing at good level, when Kawhi did it in 2015 playoffs...he only had Duncan.

But this isn't about Parker vs Kawhi, I've said before that I respected and loved Parker as a player. It's about the Spurs.

If they can't sign KD, they need youth and athleticism, not another 40 y old guy on the court.

Kawhi could play for the Knicks or retire/whatever and I'd be saying the same thing...I don't want Parker playing for the Spurs in 2019

[lefty]

I hope Durant didn't read that interview

[skulls138]

To be fair, it's not only on defense where we can see Parker fails...

SASdynasty tries to argue that Parker is the best guy creating his own shot and drawing the defense..when his best days are over. It's sad that Parker and his fans can't recognize it and adapt to the aging process.

Also, I feel bad for the Spurs, Pop's loyalty to Parker will kill them next seasons.

Yeah Pop is loyal but at the same time what are his options? The new guy? Why rush a rookie when we could ease him into the system.

If you would replace Parker he would have to be way better and a big part of our near and far future plans. You dont get a band aid to replace Parker.

[Mouth is Bleeding]

If he keeps shooting better than 48% (like he has for the last 12 seasons) and if his shot and 3 pointer keep improving (43% and 42% from 3 the last 2 seasons), I'll take it, especially considering he still can get his own shot better than anyone on the team and also draw in the defense better than anyone.

Him starting to shoot a lot more threes would definitely help a lot and could even save his value.

Late career Jason Kidd the inspiration.

[YGWHI]

If you would replace Parker he would have to be way better and a big part of our near and far future plans.

Do you think the Spurs are looking for an upgrade at his position when Parker says he wants to stay?

It doesn't make sense to find/sign that new, younger, better guy since the Spurs won't trade Parker because he says he wants to retire as Spur, and we know that Pop isn't ready to bench him the whole season, their loyalty to him doesn't allow them to make any move.

But if Parker won't be here in 2018, obviously the Spurs could sign a better point guard...Sadly, Parker thinks otherwise.

[Mouth is Bleeding]

Point guard market may look pretty good next year.

[ElNono]

I hope Durant didn't read that interview

[TrainOfThought5]

"I've been fortunate to play this long and I'll take it one year at a time." The other stuff is filled with delusions of grandeur. He is an average starting quality PG now.

And Yacht, your "Manu " bull . I don't fall in to any "Player over Team" camp like you do. You hate on Manu and Kawhi even though both of them have proven to be better than your French soul mate.

Manu adjusted his role and based upon the ridiculous amounts of money being thrown around, I imagine 8 Mill per is what the Spurs will pay him. Maybe I'm wrong and both sides will agree to less. I'd prefer that happen so they have enough money to spend elsewhere to better the team.

, I don't think Pau is worth 18 Mill a season either. i was hoping he would come here for 10 but the market is saying that's not realistic anymore. Apparently I wasn't the only one who thought he would be a great FA acquisition.

Hot take: Tony Parker is not an average starting quality point guard

[SupremeGuy]

I hope Durant didn't read that interview