How good would prime Tony Parker be in today's league?

[Im Still Ballin]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-iCFEfdcY0

You'd have to think that the modern era amplifies his strengths. Accounting for increased usage and spacing, I could see him doing 22-25 ppg, 7-8 apg, shooting 53-55% FG. Would be an absolute terror attacking the rim. Has a solid mid-range jumper but not much of a three-ball.

Fun fact: Tony led the league in PITP (points in the paint) in 2005-2006.



The NBA game has become so out of place, San Antonio's Tony Parker led the league in points in the paint last season thanks to his penetrating ability.

This explains how a 6-2 point guard finished third last year in field-goal percentage (.548).

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/2006/11/06/nba-its-all-about-speed-scoring/61846303007/



Three-quarters of the way through the season, I was leading the league in points scored in the paint, all positions combined. Me, the little 6-foot-1 guy. I scored more points in the paint than Shaquille O'Neal or Kevin Garnett.

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=vDTxDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT44&lpg=PT44&dq=tony+parker+points+in+the+paint&source=bl&ots=8E9v2kXQ5k&sig=ACfU3U2nBAWaWOLBwC-VoS5LBJwN696Jhg&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiDvsuLjpH9AhUKILcAHeEOAhI4HhDoAXoECBYQA w#v=onepage&q=tony%20parker%20points%20in%20the%20paint&f=false

https://i.ibb.co/x2zTLQp/tony-parker.png


Where would he rank among the PGs today?

Curry
Irving
Doncic (technically playing PG)
Harden (technically playing PG)
Lillard
Morant
Trae
Fox
Garland
Shai
Brunson
Haliburton


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1QiG3YKQvs


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2suSozWnri4

[Im Still Ballin]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3M9EjTO2bY


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIhsGwTFq2w


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMlSvj7vbY0

[TAZORAC]

Depends on the team he plays for, could be a FRINGE all-star, about on the same level as D'aron Fox

[Im Still Ballin]

Depends on the team he plays for, could be a FRINGE all-star, about on the same level as D'aron Fox

Sounds about right. Don't think he'd force it like some of those other guys, but he'd routinely bust them when it counts. Same as he was back then.

Here are some interesting stats:



Tony Parker in 29 games without Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili from 2005-2006 to 2012-2013:

- 23.2 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 8.1 apg, 0.8 spg, 0.1 bpg, 3.0 topg
- 51% FG, 80.4% FT, 56.65% TS
- +5.3
- 20-9 (56.5 win-pace)


Pretty damn good numbers. He was able to scale his game up when Tim and Manu were out injured. Put him in today's league with all the shooting and spacing and he's doing even better.

[iamgine]

I'd say look at Jalen Brunson. That's Tony Parker in today's league.

[BigShotBob]

Most selfish player I have ever played with - Stephen Jackson

[PeroAntic]

Poor man's DRose.

[rmt]

Most selfish player I have ever played with - Stephen Jackson

He was a ball-hog sometimes - going after Finals MVP - see last game of 2014 Finals by quarter
0-4, 0-3, 1-4, 6-7 (this last quarter after the game was pretty much out of reach) - 7 more shots than Manu, 8 more shots than Duncan, Kawhi or Mills (who shot 54.5%, 50%, 70% and 60% respectively).

[90sgoat]

I'd say look at Jalen Brunson. That's Tony Parker in today's league.

A better Jalen Brunson.

Parker was a better passer and playmaker and shotter, but yes they play alike.

Also those Spurs teams were a joy to watch.

[iamgine]

A better Jalen Brunson.

Parker was a better passer and playmaker and shotter, but yes they play alike.

Also those Spurs teams were a joy to watch.

I wouldn't say Parker was better. Brunson has been really good this season. They're about the same level.

[Im Still Ballin]

This Jalen Brunson cat is really good. Tony couldn't shoot threes as he does though. However, I'm not sure Jalen is the slasher Tony is. He can't get to the rim at the same frequency.

[imdaman99]

A better Jalen Brunson.

Parker was a better passer and playmaker and shotter, but yes they play alike.

Also those Spurs teams were a joy to watch.

How is parker a better shooter than Brunson :biggums: brunson ain't a 3 point spammer but he makes 40% of them and excels in the midrange.

[imdaman99]

Most selfish player I have ever played with - Stephen Jackson

While Ginobli the most selfless :applause:

[GimmeThat]

maybe as good as SGA, maybe.

[sdot_thadon]

He'd be even more of an monster, he already led the league in points in the paint during his actual era lol.