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Parker needs to get his game back. Whether you like Hero Ball or not, we are going to need it at some point in the playoffs. All this fancy passing is great during the regular season, but it's not always gonna fly when teams buckle down on defense.
Dribble dribble dribble dribble off balance jumper offense.
Compared to recent games, last night's offense was miserable to watch
Parker needs to get his game back. Whether you like Hero Ball or not, we are going to need it at some point in the playoffs. All this fancy passing is great during the regular season, but it's not always gonna fly when teams buckle down on defense.
I'm cool with Parker playing hero ball down by one with 20 seconds left in the game, but not midway through the second quarter.
Playoffs included.
Hey look.
A thread criticizing Tony Parker.
This is new.
wowlast night's offense was miserable to watch
Nothing like the best player on the team getting killed for being agressive.
Pop: "Tony set the tone for us with his aggressiveness offensively. He moved the ball, scored himself, created a lot of situations for us."
I agree with jag? Wtf?
Dribble, Dribble, Dribble? All I saw was hero, hero, hero. That's always been Parker's playing style. When it works, it works.
The ball movement is always key but Tony protects the ball and creates a lot for other guys. Same can't be said for anyone else. Half of Manu's fancy passes turn into turnovers once the playoffs arrive and teams start to play defense.
The criticism he receives is just laughable at this point.
I look at the box and see 100+ points on 18 assists, it reaffirms my opinion.
But ok, I guess I'm the only one. Neato.
parker's the best player on the team?
Hopefully
We are also going to need timely ball distribution during the playoffs when teams buckle down on defense.
It cuts both ways. He needs to find a balance.
Everything Parker do is heroball
Parker shooting pull up jumper off a screen = hero
Mills doing this every time = no problem
Parker taking a open jumper = hero
Diaw not doing it = OMG SHOT THE BALL!
Duncan doing it = wow his jumper is so flat
Parker attacking the basket = hero
Kawhi doing it = Nice to see Kawhi being aggressive
The dribble dribble dribble spin dribble dribble is the worst especially when he uses the left hand. Drives one nuts don't it?
When he's making shots, he's MVParker.... when he's not, he's Enrique... it's not really fair, but due to his age, talent and the point where he is in his career, he has the biggest responsibility on the team.
I think the criticism this season has been sharper because he's not played as well as last season, and because he's now surrounded by a more capable supporting cast.
Ultimately, we're going to need him making shots and plays, but I feel we're better equipped to rely less on him. We'll see.
It was pretty obvious before the season even tipped-off how this season was going to go for Parker. Especially considering him playing all summer. Him coasting this season and trying to save himself for the playoffs was obvious and made too much sense.Comparing him to others who played all Summer also doesn't do him justice either because his style of play translates into a lot more wear and tear than anyone else. His play during the season shouldn't be scrutinized too much. Timmy's consistent play is pretty amazing but that's what he is.... amazing.
In the games Tony Parker has played during the win streak, he is averaging 15.1 points and 5 assists in 27 minutes on 48% shooting. Per 36, that comes out to 20 PPG and 6.6 APG.
Remove games where Tony has played less than 24 minutes (i.e. all of these games against cellar dwellers like CLE, LAL, and NOP where Tony really wasn't needed), and those averages jump to 18.8 points and 5.5 assists in 30 minutes on 52% shooting. Per 36, thats 22.6 PPG and 6.6 APG.
ing Tony Parker and his All-Star level play. Really pisses me off.
It's funny, I keep hearing talk about the Spurs "system", but when it comes down to it, Tony has license to scrap the system and go hero.
If you guys are cool with it, great.
As a pure basketball fan, I was appreciating the ball getting passed around the perimeter, getting everyone involved, getting 5-6 guys 8-11 field goal attempts each, such as in the Pelican game.
I'm not saying the Spurs won't need Parker going hero during the playoffs, I just don't see the need for it with a ten point lead in the 2nd quarter of a regular season game.
Well if they are going to need something when the games actually matter then they should probably practice the things that are needed as much as possible during the second quarter of Pelicans games tbh.I'm not saying the Spurs won't need Parker going hero during the playoffs
Well, I think we're just spoiled this season because we have unselfish, great-passers on the complementary players, that makes the game really pretty in the eye, and has been extremely effective.
But, the system always allowed for bread-and-butter/go-to guy. When Timmy was in his prime, we did 4-down a lot. When Manu could get to the rim at will, we did a lot of dribble handoff/back cuts for him.
You always want to have more options, and the regular season is there just for that: everybody gets to try stuff and get the feeling what they're capable of doing. Hopefully it will all translate in a deep playoff run.
103 points vs the #1 defense in the NBA
TP did a pretty good job, I'd say....
Plus likely the biggest challenge the Spurs face is when Tony eventually gets shut down. Great defensive teams will take away your first (TP), second (TD) and sometimes third (Manu) option... then it becomes imperative that the rest can make plays. And in that regard, I feel the Spurs are better suited this season. But every game of every series is different, and the more players you have playing well certainly makes a difference.
6-23 in the Game 6 Giveaway when he, Coach NumbNutts and Turnobili combined to throw away the Championship.
He needs to find a balance.
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