Tony Parker in 5-6 more years?

[Infamous]

Obviously he'll be a greater player..but I've heard him mention numerous times "WE NEED THE REST WE GOT A LOT OF OLD GUYS" "YEA WE GOT A LOOOOOOOT OF OLD GUYS ON THIS TEAM" Well what happens when suppsebly all those old guys yet proven veterans who can help out any team, retire? What happens to Tony Parker then? Is he exposed as his reign with a championship team is over and Duncan's near retirement, Horry's gone, Oberto's near retirement, Ginobili is older, Elson's near retirement, maybe Finley too. Several Spurs players will be around age 37 or so..so will Tony Parker still be the same player he is now?

[AFBlue]

Tony's game has improved every year that he's been in the league and he has consistently added more junk to his game offensively. I would not be suprised to see him learn to learn the in-between game and maybe even add the 3pt shot to his aresenal. I

I also have faith that the Spurs FO will surround him with good/great players given the financial flexibility not having TDs $20M/year deal will bring. Long story short, it would hurt to lose some of those "old guys"...especially Duncan, who is all-time, but Tony should be okay.

[MadDog73]

I expect Tony to be one of the best point guards in the NBA (if not the best), for years to come.

Whether the Spurs can keep him after Tim retires depends on the FO. I wouldn't be surprised if he leaves for another team if the Spurs tank, unless he's still with Eva and she convinces him to stay!

Long story short, it would hurt to lose some of those "old guys"...especially Duncan

Understatement!

[Mr. Body]

TP probably has a 3-pt shot by the time Duncan retires. That'll be three years from now or so. Parker will be a tremendous threat to score from everywhere; hopefully his decision making continues to improve as well.

[thispego]

in 5 or 6 years TONY will be our franchise player

[eisfeld]

Considering that the Spurs might add their players overseas, do several trades and add a couple of guys via free-agency I'd say yes, he will still be the same player, just more mature. On the one hand people about how old the spurs are and how they desperately need fresh legs on the team. On the other hand some worry what happens after Bowen/Horry/Finley etc. retire. Whatever happens, I'm sure the Spurs add some good players to their rosters to prevent ending up on the bottom end of the league.

[spursfan09]

Its seems Tony would like to go to a bigger market.

[Fabbs]

lots of things can happen between then and now.

after the 2008 Finals when the Spurs will presumably use their tons of cap space to sign some star(s). That is what will most likely determine who Tony plays with 3 4 5 6 years from now.

Duncan and GNob we would be blessed to get 4 more years of co-MVP type play from, realistically two more MVP type playoffs and then a dropoff for both. Honestly i would rejoice at one more le, that being a back to back this year and 2008. If Duncan and GNob farted out after that (not saying they will), i would still say it was a tremendous run.

If Findawg can pull another playoffs out like this years i would say great, but don't think we should count on it.

[ArgSpursFan]

Obviously he'll be a greater player..but I've heard him mention numerous times "WE NEED THE REST WE GOT A LOT OF OLD GUYS" "YEA WE GOT A LOOOOOOOT OF OLD GUYS ON THIS TEAM" Well what happens when suppsebly all those old guys yet proven veterans who can help out any team, retire? What happens to Tony Parker then? Is he exposed as his reign with a championship team is over and Duncan's near retirement, Horry's gone, Oberto's near retirement, Ginobili is older, Elson's near retirement, maybe Finley too. Several Spurs players will be around age 37 or so..so will Tony Parker still be the same player he is now?

you mean,what happened already to kobe in L.A?
It can happen though,you can´t win without veterans.

[Infamous]

you mean,what happened already to kobe in L.A?
It can happen though,you can´t win without veterans.

Kobe proved he was the best player in the league the last couple of seasons however. Until yesterday, now it's probably all up in the air.

[Fabbs]

Kobe proved he was the best player in the league the last couple of seasons however. Until yesterday, now it's probably all up in the air.

Dream on Lakers. Duncan has been and is the best player. Put him on the Flamers for the last 3 years and no way are they a .500 flameout.

You may like flashy no pass dunks. We like team ball boring les.

Back to topic Tony P already had the best 300 game start in NBA history. While the flukey .4 and Manu brain farts sucked ass big time, Parker and the Spurs can still go on a 3 of 5 Champ stretch. GNob can be 3-5 on his career.

[Infamous]

Dream on Lakers. Duncan has been and is the best player. Put him on the Flamers for the last 3 years and no way are they a .500 flameout.

You may like flashy no pass dunks. We like team ball boring les.

Back to topic Tony P already had the best 300 game start in NBA history. While the flukey .4 and Manu brain farts sucked ass big time, Parker and the Spurs can still go on a 3 of 5 Champ stretch. GNob can be 3-5 on his career.

You did not just say put Duncan on the Lakers and they'll be successful..?

[Fabbs]

You did not just say put Duncan on the Lakers and they'll be successful..?

It is gross to think about it but yes, what's your problem. Of course Duncan instead of Kobe on the Lakers would have/would make them much better. Smell the coffee.

[Infamous]

It is gross to think about it but yes, what's your problem. Of course Duncan instead of Kobe on the Lakers would have/would make them much better. Smell the coffee.

1.Duncan doesn't know the triangle offense

2.He'll die having to work with Jordan Farmar, Maurice Evans, Luke Walton, Brian Cook, Radmanovic, Kwame Brown, Bynum, Turiaf, and all their other inexperienced young players with their incredibly low I.Q.

[spursfan09]

You did not just say put Duncan on the Lakers and they'll be successful..?

Oh, you know they would. duncan makes players aroudn him better, that is defenitly something Kobe "ball hog" Bryant can't do.

[spursfan09]

1.Duncan doesn't know the triangle offense

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So I guess Tim Duncan is too dumb to learn an offense. My bad you are right. Duncan would never suceed as Laker.

[SAGambler]

Kobe proved he was the best player in the league the last couple of seasons however. Until yesterday, now it's probably all up in the air.

What determines "the best"? Would you rather have a guy that puts up 50 at times or Mr. Consistent on your team.

I'll take the guy that brings it every night on both ends, rather than the guy that puts up 50 shots to get 50 points and then blames his teammates when things don't work out.

[L.I.T]

Parker's adding skills and developing an all-around game. This playoffs he's proving to be a beast on the defensive side as well. If he continues on his development trajectory, I wouldn't be surprised to see the Spurs retooling around him a'la the Pistons of the late 80s. Pairing him with a tough minded two-way shooting guard and a couple of bruisers and rebounders along the frontline.

[Infamous]

What determines "the best"? Would you rather have a guy that puts up 50 at times or Mr. Consistent on your team.

I'll take the guy that brings it every night on both ends, rather than the guy that puts up 50 shots to get 50 points and then blames his teammates when things don't work out.

Don't forget Duncan has one of the best supporting cast's in the NBA right now. You blind Spurs fans can't even see that, look at who Kobe has besides Lamar Odom and Luke Walton. The Lakers organization think they're going to be successful with a young Andrew Bynum, they're pathetic.

[cherylsteele]

1.Duncan doesn't know the triangle offense

Has it occurred to you that they might change the offense to an inside out too highlight Timmy's strength's?

[CosmicCowboy]

Obviously he'll be a greater player..but I've heard him mention numerous times "WE NEED THE REST WE GOT A LOT OF OLD GUYS" "YEA WE GOT A LOOOOOOOT OF OLD GUYS ON THIS TEAM" Well what happens when suppsebly all those old guys yet proven veterans who can help out any team, retire? What happens to Tony Parker then? Is he exposed as his reign with a championship team is over and Duncan's near retirement, Horry's gone, Oberto's near retirement, Ginobili is older, Elson's near retirement, maybe Finley too. Several Spurs players will be around age 37 or so..so will Tony Parker still be the same player he is now?

I might be worried if we had Mitch Kupchak as a GM. Spurs have successfully retooled with adequate role players for 10 years now without a high draft pick. I have no doubt that they will continue to do so in the Tim Duncan era.

Once Tim retires all bets are off.

[Infamous]

Has it occurred to you that they might change the offense to an inside out too highlight Timmy's strength's?

We are talking about with the Zen Master as coach, same players and coaches the Lakers have right now.

[L.I.T]

Don't forget Duncan has one of the best supporting cast's in the NBA right now. You blind Spurs fans can't even see that, look at who Kobe has besides Lamar Odom and Luke Walton. The Lakers organization think they're going to be successful with a young Andrew Bynum, they're pathetic.

Conventional wisdom is that the Spurs role players are old and unathletic. Washed up if you will. Don't tell me you're bucking conventional wisdom?

[Nikos]

He will be an excellent point guard as he is right now. Not a superstar or anything, but a borderline to solid all star caliber player. Much like he is right now.

[Infamous]

Conventional wisdom is that the Spurs role players are old and unathletic. Washed up if you will. Don't tell me you're bucking conventional wisdom?

They're not washed up and I never said they were either. The older they get the more smarter they get and the better the decision makers get. They simply play the best defense in the NBA, and can switch over to any offense they're facing..half court, and run and gun. Tim Duncan IS the anchor to all that, but it's not JUST him. Put him with the Lakers pathetic players and Tim Duncan doesn't win anymore.