Tony Parker

[Next Superstar]

Kidd=bull .
His stat doesn't win games...Why rebounding? score ah...I forgot you can't score .
Davis? ballhog,without his 3 point range he's .
Iverson=Tony's .
He played like a against the spurs so he's not the best,plus he isn't a PG,he's better when he plays SG like in Philly time .
Arenas? he's not a PG.
Only thing he can do is shooting the ball 50 times per game.
Billups? the ECF show us that he's a big amen.

THe best= Nash.

And I would the future best= TP with CP and DW.

ONe thing is sure : any Tony is the best PG in the nba at this age.

Wow that was brilliant commentary. Parker wishes he had Kidd's court vision and kidd is a triple double threat every game. No pg posesses the combination of strength and quickness that baron has and this so called ballhog averaged 8 assists a game while parker was around i think 5 a game.

MY pg rankings
1. Nash
2. Baron
3.Kidd
4.Parker
5.tie Cp3/Deron Willams

[mikekim]

I would've voted for Duncan getting the MVP (because really...it isn't just about the stats), but I'm just as happy that Tony got it.

The only thing that gets me a little bit is now I really wish that Manu would've gotten it in '05. I would never disqualify Tony's mvp because manu didn't get it though. But now I really wish that Manu would've gotten the mvp back then for the simple reason that if that happened, all of the big 3 would each have a finals mvp, with duncan having 2 total...

Even though this is a TEAM and everyone's role is important, I just love how that looks on paper...

[MannyIsGod]

In his playoff career, Tony Parker has at least held par with, if not outplayed, Stephon Marbury, Andre Miller, Jason Kidd, Allen Iverson, Gary Payton ( in D. Fish), and Steve Nash (repeatedly).

The only point gaurd that really has Tony fits was Chauncey Billups, which was half to Detroits credit defensively and half to the fact that Tony hadn't developed a jump shot at that point. The Nets and Lakers of the past were able to contain him by focusing their concentration on him, but that is what makes the separation between stars and superstars: the ability to play through that focused attention.

Tony is a confirmed superstar at this stage now. what all the haters say, a Finals MVP makes up for a few shakey playoff years. He brought it to the biggest stage when this team needed him most, and I for one am relieved to believe that the Spurs may have a second primetime with Parker at the reigns and Duncan in his twilight.

Steve Nash can rack up all the assists he wants with a run and gun, 187-points a game system. If it came down to picking for playground ball, I would go straight for Tony Parker. After all, I always thought you were supposed to pick the best guys first. The guys that are going to win you games.

Right ing on.

[ginobili fan]

In his playoff career, Tony Parker has at least held par with, if not outplayed, Stephon Marbury, Andre Miller, Jason Kidd, Allen Iverson, Gary Payton ( in D. Fish), and Steve Nash (repeatedly).

The only point gaurd that really has Tony fits was Chauncey Billups, which was half to Detroits credit defensively and half to the fact that Tony hadn't developed a jump shot at that point. The Nets and Lakers of the past were able to contain him by focusing their concentration on him, but that is what makes the separation between stars and superstars: the ability to play through that focused attention.

Tony is a confirmed superstar at this stage now. what all the haters say, a Finals MVP makes up for a few shakey playoff years. He brought it to the biggest stage when this team needed him most, and I for one am relieved to believe that the Spurs may have a second primetime with Parker at the reigns and Duncan in his twilight.

Steve Nash can rack up all the assists he wants with a run and gun, 187-points a game system. If it came down to picking for playground ball, I would go straight for Tony Parker. After all, I always thought you were supposed to pick the best guys first. The guys that are going to win you games.

Wonerful choose the right guy

[romain.star]

I would've voted for Duncan getting the MVP (because really...it isn't just about the stats), but I'm just as happy that Tony got it.

The only thing that gets me a little bit is now I really wish that Manu would've gotten it in '05. I would never disqualify Tony's mvp because manu didn't get it though. But now I really wish that Manu would've gotten the mvp back then for the simple reason that if that happened, all of the big 3 would each have a finals mvp, with duncan having 2 total...

Even though this is a TEAM and everyone's role is important, I just love how that looks on paper...

Manu will be the 2008 Finals MVP...

[tp time]

TP, 3 rings, mvp...25 years old..... youngest ever (not kobe anymor!!)

[WalterBenitez]

At the end ... justice ... the MVP goes to TP !!!!

[Mavs<Spurs]

Tony now is the best point guard in the NBA in the sense of Arenas and AI.

Tony is a better player than Nash.


I still would like to see 7 or 8 assists / game since his team does have TD and Manu.


He definitely deserved the MVP.

[DarkReign]

I said it earlier this year, but I will say it again after the playoffs.

TP has opened my eyes. Hes in the top 3 of PGs in this league, no question.

Goes anywhere he wants, breaks ankles in the paint, can finish in the trees like no other, and oh yeah, the man has an ultra-reliable jumpshot from 18ft in.

Scary good. Sick good. As long as TP and Manu stay in the backcourt for the Spurs, the team will always contend. Oh, and TD doesnt hurt much either (TD is only 31?! That isnt fair.....).

Congratulations to the Spurs and their fans. Big props to TP on his well deserved MVP.

[spurscenter]

Parker is right there next to Nash now.

Nash changes the game like Shaq does down low.

Nash is tough . Parker is tough.

I would flip a coin and take either one.

I dont think Parker if he played in Phoenix is as dominant wo Duncan and I think Nash can excel in both Phoenix and in San Antonio systems.

But Ill take any of the two.

[ginobili fan]

I'm really starting thinking that Parker IS THE CHOOSEN ONE.
I mean this kid is doing all this at only 25 and he has always improved, and alway been premature,a prodigious kid.
If Parker would have had a high school career like LeBron or Cris Paul, or Anthony,...he would have been recognize earlier and maybe drafted in the top 5 something like that...
So thanks God he grown up in France so the Spurs could have him.

[ambchang]

TP, 3 rings, mvp...25 years old..... youngest ever (not kobe anymor!!)

I thought Magic won it when he was 20.
But then Magic didn't have 3 rings by the time when he was 25, or did he?

[SpursIndonesia]

Just work on your shooting range this summer Tony, further it even more. I have the faith in you !

[mathbzh]

Just work on your shooting range this summer Tony, further it even more. I have the faith in you !

He has it already... just needs Pop to allow him to use it.

[Dartherus]

Tony now is the best point guard in the NBA in the sense of Arenas and AI.

Tony is a better player than Nash.


I still would like to see 7 or 8 assists / game since his team does have TD and Manu.


He definitely deserved the MVP.

Wasn't the real NBA final against PHOENIX and not this joke against the East champion?

Wasn't Parker clearly behind Manu and Tim in such series? how come this MVP is so 'deserved' then?

What I agree is that Parker need to develop more court vision, to become more effective, I can't accept a PG having few assist with a roster like Spurs, rich in scoring options.

[SpursIndonesia]

LOL, another Tony's hater is crying right when his team won another championship !

Come on Tony, make them crying even more ! So many thick heads in this forum just keep amaze me.

[anakha]

Eh, let 'em hate.

And let Tony keep owning each and every single one of 'em.

[Dartherus]

LOL, another Tony's hater is crying right when his team won another championship !

Come on Tony, make them crying even more ! So many thick heads in this forum just keep amaze me.

hater? what is false in the observation that the real NBA final was against Phoenix and that Tony was far behind Manu and Tim in such series?

Since when bringing down to earth exagerated comments is being a hater?

[spursfan09]

hater? what is false in the observation that the real NBA final was against Phoenix and that Tony was far behind Manu and Tim in such series?

Since when bringing down to earth exagerated comments is being a hater?

The reality is that the NBA finals were Spurs vs Cavs.... And Tony was simply the best player. So get over it. Tony is the MVP!

[Sec24Row7]

ROFL Tony has 3 rings and a finals MVP...

Tony > Kobe

[smeagol]

And Spurs Fans have been hating on TP for the longest time. Go figure.

Props to ducks for standing behind Tony through thick and thin (no props for you pato when you hate on Manu, though)

[Dartherus]

The reality is that the NBA finals were Spurs vs Cavs.... And Tony was simply the best player. So get over it. Tony is the MVP!

Why don't you improve your basketball knowledge instead of writing like a typical fan who can only evaluate scoring and little else?

I'm not talking about this MVP trophy, I'm talking about Parker being over hyped, denying importance to a pair of players that are more important to Spurs when the moments are difficult: Tim and Manu....

If you'd know about Basketball, strategy, tactics, you'd realize that without the HUGE contribution of Tim and Manu (not only their scoring, but about the important intangibles they bring), Spurs wouldn't have arrived into the NBA official final, against a team like Cavs, who were clearly less dangerous than the Suns, Dallas or even Utah....

...and in those 2 more difficult series, Tim and Manu were by far the best Spurs, not Tony.

Parkers always do great in regular season or when there's no great oposition, but when the problems arise, there are Tim and Manu, not Tony...when was the last time you saw Tony bringing back an almost lost game?

OTOH, when was the last time you saw Tony had a great game regarding DIRECTING, not only great games regarding scoring? what kind of 'point guard' coud that be?

[spursfan09]

Why don't you improve your basketball knowledge instead of writing like a typical fan who can only evaluate scoring and little else?

I'm not talking about this MVP trophy, I'm talking about Prker being over hyped, denying iimportance to a pair of players that are more important to Spurs when the moments are difficult, Tim and Manu....

If you'd know about Basketball, strategy, tactics, you'd realize that without the HUGE contribution of Tim and Manu, Spurs wouldn't have arrived into the NBA official final, against a team like Cavs, who were clearly less dangerous than the Suns, Dallas or even Utah....

Parkers always do great in regular season or when there's no great oposition, but when the problems arise, there are Tim and Manu, not Tony...when was the last time you saw Tony bringing back an almost lost game?

OTOH, when was the last time you saw Tony had a great game regarding DIRECTING, not only great games regarding scoring? what kind of 'point guard' coud that be?

And you call yourself a Spur fan? kind of a sad that I would have to defend Tony Parker agianst another Spur fan. Hater

[Dartherus]

And you call yourself a Spur fan? kind of a sad that I would have to defend Tony Parker agianst another Spur fan. Hater

What's wrong with bringing basketball knowledge to a fan forum? A good fan is the one who do nothing when he sees something written with lack of basketball knowledge?

Why teaching people to analyze beyond just scoring is hating a player? care to explain?

[Kori Ellis]

Wasn't Parker clearly behind Manu and Tim in such series? how come this MVP is so 'deserved' then?

No, he wasn't. He averaged 21 and 6 against the Suns and played incredible D against Barbosa.