Tony Parker is better than you*.
Now before the fawning and adulation begin, let's admit one thing to ourselves. If given the choice, there's a large part of Tony Parker that would love to play with this lineup for the rest of the regular season. With Tim and Manu sidelined, the Spurs have exactly one guy capable of creating his own shot on a regular basis. Tony could shoot the ball 50 times a night with this lineup, and I'm not sure Pop would blink. Tony enjoys this opportunity to have the show revolve around him for 40 minutes a night. There's nothing inherently wrong with that, but that love of the limelight separates the Frechman from Tim and Manu, the two anti-stars of the Spurs three star solar system.
Now let's get down to the praise and worship part of the service.
Hoe. Lee. Crap. Before we bask in the superlative nature of Tony's numbers the past two games, let's take a look at how the two opposing point guards fared.
Jason Kidd:
35 minutes
2 points
4 assists
-19
Steve Blake:
24 minutes
0 points
1 assist
-11
In the past two games, Tony Parker has outscored his counterparts by a total of 76 to 2. Seventy-six to two! Setenta y seis a dos! That's parents-should-pull-their-kids-from-the-YMCA-game-to-prevent-emotional-scarring levels of embarrassment right there.
In the past two games (in two nights, no less) Tony combined for:
32-59 FG
11-13 FT
76 points in 72 minutes
21 assists
10 rebounds
3 TOs
+52
(I don't know how to transition from those numbers to words about those numbers.)
Now, as we all know, Tony Parker is whipping boy #1B here at PtR. But not today. Not in this post. This post we celebrate Frenchie McWonderbutt. We talk about his lovely smile, his cute accent and divine fashion sense. We go on and on about his improved jumper, his deadly crossover and his ability to work the 1-on-3 fast break to perfection. And we do NOT, under any circumstances, bring up any rap albums.
Now bring the love, people.
*Excludes: Approximately 25 NBA players, Santa Claus, Dwight Schrute and Tina Fey.
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I hate to say it....
I mean I REALLY hate to say it, but – this reminds me of that 2-game stretch Manu had last year when Timmeh and Tony were hurt. But Parker doesn’t look quite as tired as Manu did after those games.
Agreed
TP9 is my least favorite of our 3 star solar system (and a Dwarf one at that) but like Powell said
“HOE. LEE. CRAP”
It’s shocking, and two nights in row. Hat’s off to Tony. He’s just been upgraded to pre Super Nova status. (I watched a show on National Geographic about stars with my kid)
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Confucius
by raynorschiene on Feb 26, 2009 10:17 AM CST up reply actions
Powell, your ability to “spin” the data to make Tony look good is stunning. Stunning genius.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Feb 25, 2009 11:20 PM CST reply actions
Y'all already know I got some love for "Frenchie".....
…..but DAMN! He’s really thriving under the glare of the limelight right now. As much as he’s criticized (and rightly so, I must admit), for hanging on to the rock a little too long, I WANT him to be selfish during this stretch. The opposition needs to be chilled to the marrow of their bones every time #9 leads a fastbreak or spots up to shoot. He took two of the upper tier PGs in the league and made them look almost unfairly mundane. Here’s to more of that brand bball in the immediate future (well, at least until His Majesty steps back onto the court).
"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas." -Davy Crockett
"Give me an army of West Point graduates, and I'll win a battle. Give me a handful of Texas Aggies, and I'll win a war." -Gen. George S. Patton
Call him 36 no longer!
Parker’s recent success has proved without a shadow of a doubt that it was completely tactless and crass of me to have written, even in jest, any posts that suggested that there might have been a case where the Spurs would be better off trading him.
I’m glad to have finally seen the light. It’s Timmeh and Manu that we should get rid of. The team plays so well without them as we’ve seen in the last 96 game-minutes.
Let’s all change our ring tones to La Marseillaise in honor of Tony.
You’re better off trying to intimidate the sea.
- LatinD
I Hate Tony Parker
Man, we should forfeit before roy’s hammy explodes, knocking him into LMA’s ear who loses his balance and hits Greg’s knee… - HurraKane212
http://www.nba.com/news/miles_10_080919.html
can we borrow him for a few games???
Man, we should forfeit before roy’s hammy explodes, knocking him into LMA’s ear who loses his balance and hits Greg’s knee… - HurraKane212
http://www.nba.com/news/miles_10_080919.html
At this point I feel like Poppovich could coach a college team to a home win over my Blazers
but yeah, Tony is pretty freaking good.
Boomshakalaka
he’s been good. damn good (says someone who hasn’t watched either game). more power to him.
and i’m not being sarcastic.
by sleep research facility on Feb 26, 2009 5:47 AM CST reply actions
Je pense que Tony Parker est le meilleur joueur de basket de tout le monde… de tout l’histoire du monde. Meilleur que Michael Jordan. Il faut dire que Michael Jordan est le Tony Parker des Etats-Unis. N’il y a pas aucune dout.
That is French, I believe.
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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Feb 26, 2009 10:33 AM CST up reply actions
it was a joke of being blatantly ignorant of non-english languagues
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on Feb 26, 2009 10:57 AM CST up reply actions
Damn
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Feb 26, 2009 11:27 AM CST up reply actions
I was wondering who was going to tell me that it was French
Yes, Ron said that to Baxter. He also told Veronica Corningstone that he couldn’t understand her when she said something about “Mi corazon” when they were in bed together.
hey!!! i just got done coaching my son’s 5 year old YMCA team……and we have this kid who single-handedly out-scored every team we played. no way, i was taking that little guy out…..ever.
honestly though, this kind of opportunity to outlet some of that “me” from tony is a good thing. a great thing when it leads to a couple of winning games like this.
you also forgot to mention his hot wife.
Super HOT
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Confucius
by raynorschiene on Feb 26, 2009 10:22 AM CST up reply actions
Idea...
Here’s what I’m thinking…obviously the two teams we have just played are not “elite”. Good, yes, but not one of the top 5 or 6 teams in the NBA. If TD doesn’t play against Cleveland and Tony goes off like he has the last two games and we win as we have, does it make Pop think about making Tony more of a focal point?
It seems like if he can get off early, than things go better for him throughout. I’d like to see a few games with Manu and TD back where Tony is the focal point and let’s see what happens. Maybe we’re a better team, maybe not, but I think it’s worth a shot. He’s been money, no doubt, let’s see if he can do it when our other big stars.
One man's toxic sludge is another man's popuri
Tony loves every second of this...
…and frankly, the last 2 games, so do I.
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Meh, he still missed 27 shots. If he would have shot 33-59, I would have been impressed.
"Well if I am truly crazy, don't you know I like my life that way"
If he ever left the Spurs…
and went to a team where he was THE star, he would SO so an AI impersonation. Being paired with our two anti-stars helps to keep him from leaving orbit and going total Iverson. But again GREAT job doing what was needed and taking over.
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Confucius
Agreed.
Tim and Manu keep him in check. And believe me when I say, I LOVE Mase, Bonner, Fin, Fab, all the Spurs…but when Tim and Manu are out, I’m ok with Tony taking over like that and doing what’s necessary to get the win. He may’ve taken an extra shot or 3, but he also handed out 12 and 9 assists. Others were involved. Good team efforts both nights, and great Spurs wins. :)
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I wonder how...
Mike Brown is planning to defend against the manu-less, duncan-less Spurs… Is he going to double Tony? Do you think he will make Lebron cover Tony?
SO!
Anyone going to watch Cleveland @ Houston and Phoenix @ LA? ‘Cause I probably will. If there’s enough of us, I can create a fanpost.
Straight from the No-Stat Zone to your computer!
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Not all at once, guys.
Straight from the No-Stat Zone to your computer!
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Yo…good call. I’m @ work and will fire up the game cast, and do my best to keep up. Haha
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Is it “make all Spurs fans work too much” month, and no one told me? First night in a while I’ve been able to leave work at the normal time, and not have to bring stuff home with me. Seems you and bella have been similarly affected.
Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson
I’ll just make the fanpost, and we’ll see what happens.
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Did you get lost, or attacked, on the way to the FanPost page? I’m waiting!!
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by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Feb 26, 2009 7:33 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, and it will be this way for me through May, most likely. Nothing like working 60 hours a week when you’re salaried.
Whee.
And not a damn word about TP on PTI today.
No instead they covered the NBA by talking about Greg Oden’s knees.
Did Tony Parker get traded to the Lakers, Cavs or Heat? :)
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