How GOOD Was Tony Parker Actually?

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Tony Parker recently signed with the Charlotte Hornets, and unfortunately his best days are behind him. But how good was Parker in his prime with the Spurs? Enjoy!
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#nba #tonyparker

[@lucaslonchampt613]

Parker's most underrated achievement was winning the European Championship with France in 2013. The only title won by the country in Basketball

[@latton1]

with a legendary semi final againt the great Spain.

[@SirCharles57]

Poulopo OMG this semi final...wow the best in entire french basketball history...(im french 😂🤣)

[@lucaslonchampt613]

@@SirCharles57 Surtout la seconde période du match

[@SirCharles57]

Cactus Jack Guy ouai ouai c’est ce que je dis c’est la meilleure deuxième période de l’histoire du basket français c’était complètement fou...

[@lucaslonchampt613]

@@guillemdc I don't really count Noah as an absent. He almost never accepted to play with France anyway

[@tobyughanze1650]

I think Tony Parker is one of the most underrated point guards of all time

[@DarthKrellon]

That is correct my man

[@tomasgonzalez970]

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[@brandy1748]

Top 10 best pg

[@thehighlightreal3128]

That’s so true

[@nomooon]

Him and Mike Bibby were the most deadly pgs in the early 2000s.

[@budakganu1000]

why didn't you mention parker's SPEED...? That was another weapon of his besides the floater & the spin move.

[@lionelsenga3752]

Prime Parker spin move was a cheat code i swear

[@AndyHoops]

yeah I should've mentioned that more

[@robertcabrera1976]

And flopping

[@boycabdesign]

and fucking models/teammates wives... thats a skill right?

[@joecool8290]

And he had some of the best footwork for a PG ever, too. He and Steve Nash had incredible footwork which was partially do to playing soccer as a youth.

[@LarraldePeio]

I think Parker most underrated skill was his speed and how he used it, one second he's dribbling up the court, and the next he'd blew past you on the pick and roll, spun around the help and floated that gorgeous teardrop above whoever tried to block it. His greatest individual accomplishment is bringing back the teardrop in the league, younger fans may not realize but, really before him nobody used this shot and it was considered innefective, now every decent player has it in its bag, but really its his move, like ... my god how satisfying is it to watch

[@Kraktur]

Gary Payton kinda used it too

[@brucelau2023]

Those spin moves TP did were a thing of beauty

[@LilBiggums2K]

You should do "How Good Was Hawks Melo?" next. A legend with little appreciation.

[@victora5817]

Zachary Lagpacan 🤣🤣🤣

[@AndyHoops]

Better than Hawks Rasheed Wallace

[@TheDarkestMarcus]

Hawks Melo = 🐐!!!

[@briand6343]

How good was Hawks Donkic?

[@datniggafo2303]

Yea fr. He even made a couple all-defensive teams in ATL. Great player!

[@loveofmangos001]

I remember in 2005, when a team didn't have an elite Power Forward (for example Seattle) I remember they would rest Duncan and Parker would literally rip up that teams defense on drop 20 or 30 inside. People couldn't stay in front of him. Duncan didn't carry him, he had plenty of weapons including speed.

[@manz7860]

Lakers fan here. Was never worried about Timmy. But Parker and his stupid floater drove me crazy.

[@omarionbrown3075]

@@manz7860 yeah whatever

[@LeSunshineee]

@@manz7860 lol timmy shredded the lelkers in 03

[@oror3751]

Parker was one of the fastest pg of all time thats for sure(he was the fastest in the league in his prime)

[@oror3751]

@asian dude You can check it there is some data about it he was one of the fastest player of all time even (in his prime )

[@abotello8320]

that's what happens when you play for a "team first" type of organization your individual stats and accomplishments take a hit but in exchange you win four championships which at the end of the day is all that really matters. Tony Parker is a legend and one of the greatest of all time.📣🏀🏀

[@northernlight1000]

He just retired.... all the 2000s legends are almost gone

[@alexanderadonyae7937]

Basically

[@drac149]

bron still here

[@allengreene9954]

@@drac149. He’s almost on the Way Out too😢😢😢😢

[@lkerner]

To add to his greatness, it should be mentioned that Parker regularly spent his summers playing for the French national team, competing in the 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013 and 2015 FIBA Eurobasket competitions, and winning Bronze (2005) and gold (2013, Parker also won MVP of that tournament). All that while competing in an NBA team that would always reach the playoffs and would frequently reach the finals (100+ games).

[@simonstrueux3504]

Bronze in 2005, 2015 (lose versus Greece in 2005 semi final, and Spain in 2015), also silver in 2011 (lose vs spain in final) to be complete.

[@tobyughanze1650]

When Andy said that parker brought the drama to San Antonio before Kawhi made it cool I died😂😂😂😂

[@pranavsattiraju]

Toby Ughanze u know Gregg Popovich would have sent Parker back to France like he did send Kawhii to Canada lmao 😂

[@eatdawontonsoup]

“to make him happy”

[@circlonianmapper]

Toby Ughanze y

[@johnlayne8056]

@@pranavsattiraju Kawaii demanded a trade though

[@Mugen026]

@@johnlayne8056 It wasn't as simple as demanding a trade that caused the drama. Nigga had a WHOLE season of "will he or won't he" come back from injury with zero communication while he left for New York often. I can't say the spurs organization handled it smoothly, but the dude flat out ghosted them most times.

[@thexalon]

People hating on Parker because he played with Duncan: Do you also hate on John Stockton because he played with Karl Malone? Good players make their teammates better. Parker made Duncan better, and vice versa.

[@wilsonsmilk]

I love Tony and I'm a Spurs fan for life but to be fair with Stockton, he had the career stats/total to back it up. His Assists and Steals all time record is imo just unbreakable.

[@benhaney5843]

Hmm, not a very accurate comparison. Stockton and Malone were more equal partners. Plus Stockton's lifetime stats... He was a Dream Teamer... Not quite the same. Plus I think people are more talking about the whole San Antonio system and Popovich, not just Duncan. Parker was great though. Not much to say against him. James Worthy was the third best player on those 80s Lakers teams, he's still a HoF legend.

[@Buttington_Headerson]

Stockton way better than Parker. Come on.

[@kevinkohoutek995]

I'm sorry but Stockton made the game easier for Malone . Malone mostly choked vs Hakeem , drexler and Jordan . Tony Parker was a role player. Manu scored the last 11 points in game 7 vs the Detroit pistons. Many scored the most points in game 4 vs the Cavs in the finals. When manu was hurt in 2008 the Mavs beat the Spurs 4-1 with Parker as the lead. The Spurs beat OKC in game 6 when Parker sat out and the team went back to manu and Duncan . I will never understand how Tony gets so much credit, Tim Duncan and manu lead the Spurs . Parker didn't make them better , they made him better. Even in the 2013 finals Parker struggles when LeBron guards him. Manu has a great game and they switch LeBron on manu and manu still scores and assist. Tony then scores 18 points in the 2nd half when Chalmers guards him. Tony is at no point at the elite level the guys you mentioned

[@amarjeetjawanda6910]

@@wilsonsmilk Stockton played in an era when it was a big man's league with very few elite point guards only one I could think of from that era is the Glove so that explains the steals and assist totals. I'm sure if Tony Parker was playing against Charlie ward mark price Ron Harper every game he would be like Magic too.

[@nbabackcourtmedia]

I feel like he's a very underrated player, he was a good playmaker and could definitely score when you needed him to

[@weekendwarrior1909]

Average physical tools??🤔🤔 how about his speed and quickness? Do you consider that average?

[@whatwelearned]

People are idiots. All they understand by athleticism is "OMG HE CAN JUMP HIGH WOAH"

[@weekendwarrior1909]

@@21bloke65how do you call that? So according to your logic, Usain Bolt isnt athletic??

[@weekendwarrior1909]

@@21bloke65 how fast? TP was once given a standing ovation for saving a ball and getting back to the court to finish the break. I doubt you run that fast and i doubt you can run fast.

[@draspen]

PaulGotGame 13 you're stupid. Vertical jump isn't the only aspect of being athletic.

[@draspen]

Then give a a good reason why TP isn't athletic.

[@theclassicmanila-style8435]

Underrated, just like ginobili since they focused more on winning basketball than a statistical beast diva like carmelo anthony , like you said he's one of the best pgs in the 2000s won series against kidd,paul, nash, deron williams, same goes with ginobili if played on another team he'll get bigger numbers and will be looked as a superstar

[@tobyughanze1650]

Tony Parker was a great player I wish he didn't leave San Antonio😭😭😭

[@SethKasso]

His reasoning for leaving, while I wish he had stayed, made a lot of sense

[@williamagabi7236]

He wanted to finish his career with MJ the person who made him like basketball in the first place

[@KillerXTV]

Isn’t he gonna come back after his contract is done to retire as a spur?

[@lionelsenga3752]

not finish but play for him (he said he still hopes to retire as a spur)

[@dezzepson4173]

I wish that about Wade too

[@alvin081988]

Tony Parker shines when he is needed the most.... Playoffs

[@wtfyoutube4873]

Markos70 yes

[@KrazyDom]

Bad argument with “he had Duncan.” Stockton had Malone, magic had Kareem. At some point if you’re good, you’re good regardless

[@Amick44]

It IS a bad argument. ALL champs had some solid help. Even Jordan, Hakeem and Dirk.

[@feifrancoischen6837]

- Tony was freaking fast - Kobe himself said that he would have 7 or 8 rings if it weren't for Tony

[@amarjeetjawanda6910]

He didn't say Tony he said the Spurs

[@feifrancoischen6837]

@@amarjeetjawanda6910 I guess he said both, cause I know he did say "Tony Parker"

[@grandfury5609]

I remember those Parker and cp3 battles, tp dominated him every year until he lost his speed.

[@RKO859]

He's top 15 PG all time, if not closer than top 10. Hes a beast during his prime. Those slasher spin moves and finishing was amazing.

[@battledroid3042]

Tony Parker was the man back in the day

[@tophebalingit2845]

How about his 07 finals performance? He cemented his legacy in that performance. I was in awe watching that. And made me want to play like him.

[@Alexlalas23]

Hey Andy! I enjoyed your video and also share your admiration for Tony. It's great to see a "normal sized" human being be so effective in the NBA. It kind of inspired me to find ways to be effective in my own "game". As a Brazilian admirer of the NBA, I would also highlight the fact that he is an international player. Nowadays, there are quite a few successful international players, but when he started his career he was an exception, and I really admire him for getting over that hurdle and paving the way for future stars (thanks to Coach Pop for that, too). Him being french, playing along side other "foreigners" like Manu, Belinelli, Paty and Thiago, and having epic battle against the Gasol brothers and other NBA players in international competitions also made him an icon for basketball fans outside the US (remember when he led France to a Eurobasket title?). Anyway, I'd love to talk! Hit me up and we can organize something.

[@lordfarquad420]

as a lifetime spurs fan I can tell you what made him amazing was his speed, double clutch, and finishing especially when fouled, sure his floater was great but he would blow by, spin around, and do straight up gymnastics in the paint and no matter what angle he would drop it in and usually get the 3 point play

[@cepoctb]

Two things you kinda overlooked - He was one of the best post players of all time - not amongst smaller guys but amongst all positions. His footwork is right there with the likes of Hakeem, McHale and Kobe. - He was leader of France international team for 15+ years (including youth teams). In 2013 France won their first Eurobasket and Tony won MVP. He absolutely carried them in semifinal against stacked Spain team.

[@twist7533]

Stacked Spain team without Pau Gasol ?

[@cepoctb]

Yes but with Marc Gasol - who was DPOY and second team All-NBA in 2013.

[@twist7533]

@@donniedarkoisthemostunderr4785 Pau in 2015 put 40 on France in Euro Semi final

[@suryasusanto89]

I do really love his style of play. It always got me excited to see him drive to the ring where a lot of players gathered. His skills and bravery were top notch

[@Velthur]

Tony was so fun to watch. And You're right to say that the 2012-2013- season was his best one.

[@julestube3799]

Nice analysis ! He also had a tremendous explosive first step, he would have been unstopable with a distant shooting skill. He was the perfect PG to associate with Duncan. Skills, friendship, attitude, complementarity, sacrifice. He surely is underrated the same way Stockton is.

[@ptown24]

Top 15 pg i think he better than ppl give him credit for

[@Amick44]

He pays the "price" for being with the Spurs. Some think any decent PG would have had similar success. Think that's going a bit far. He, Tim and Manu are rightfully given the lions share of the credit. Admiral, too, but he wasn't there long in the real dynasty period.

[@brandy1748]

Top 10

[@lightninghunter8408]

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[@Topnotchryde88]

ptown24 of all time???

[@greatriffishere]

I've been a spurs fan since 1973 and Tony Parker wasn't that great!!! He had a average jump shot!!! He choked in the 2014 finals, but Patty Mills came to the rescue!!! He may be in the top 100 point guards!!! We should have traded him years ago!!! I;m glad he is gone!! Murray is much better than Parker!!

[@benhaney5843]

"Average physical prowess," except for that, not even going to call it speed, that ELITE quickness. That guy was QUICK. Damn quick. Quickest guy in the league quick. Quick.

[@TBJ_28]

Could we see a video talking about Mark Eatons career?

[@jakemiller270]

Agreed, i met him at the basketball HOF and his stories about how small the Jazz franchise was in his first year are very interisting.

[@SethKasso]

This comment made my eyes light up. I completely agree. Awesome defensive monster and is doing great in retirement as a public and private speaker. Funny guy and speaks very well.

[@SethKasso]

Dantley is like the Rondo of his day, extremely misunderstood

[@originballer8623]

Monster at blocking shots heard of him but i don't know to much about him

[@notsofast8568]

El Blocko Eaton

[@farhankapadia6814]

He's definitely underrated and I'd also put him top 10. I don't get the people who say "He played with Tim Duncan who is the GOAT PF" argument. Yet I don't see them saying the same thing about Magic Johnson. Now I'm not saying he was as good as Magic but he also played with arguably the GOAT Center: Kareem Abdul Jabbar.

[@tonyross4sabrina]

I agree. Do they John Stockton, who has the most assists and steals all time had that because of his teammates? Was it because he played with Karl Malone, Jeff Malone and Jeff Hornacek? People won't give Parker his due, but TP9 kicked butt.

[@farhankapadia6814]

@@tonyross4sabrina I can agree with that. With John Stocktons assists and steals, not only is it due to his ability to do so but also longevity does play a part in it for being as high as it is.

[@adonasbuhr2784]

Tony Parker is easily a top 10 point guard of all time. I don't get the disrespect that this man gets. In his prime he was the best player on the Spurs and the best point guard in the league. Who was better than Parker in his prime? Certainly not Chris Paul. Even Pop says that for a handful of years Parker was the best player on the team so how can he owe all his success to Duncan? Pippen was never better than Jordan.

[@Amick44]

And aside from their first 2-3 yrs together, Kareem was not better (or more important) than Magic. Just saying cause I'm tired of hearing "he has 6 rings" and few ever say that about Scottie. And I understand why. Rightly or wrongly. For those who foolishly rate Kareem over Wilt or Russell. ONE ring til' Magic arrived.

[@Rockets2024Champs]

Adonas Buhr you can make an argument for cp3 being a top 5 pg of all time. you can't even try to make an argument for tiny even being borderline top. 5

[@tanjianforever]

@@Rockets2024Champs could you explain that? Only year CP3 got past the second round was last year, and only cause Kawhi sat out the year. No way the Spurs dont make it to the WCF with a healthy Kawhi. Tony played in 5 NBA finals and won 4. He was finals MVP for one of those, and if they had won in 2013 he would easily have 2 finals MVPs. What does CP3 have to compare other than stats, all-nba's, and all star apperances? Its definitely not going to be career wins* or rings.

[@Rockets2024Champs]

Ziiffer did cp3 ever have the goat coach and 2 other hall of famers on his team?

[@sampoole4530]

Parker is a great player and a top 10 PG of all time, but Chris Paul is the most complete point guard ever. At his peak he could shoot and pass like nash, play dirty & hits everyone in the PnR like Stockton, take over a game like Isiah & lock up opposing points like Payton. He also should have won the 2008 MVP and was a top 5 MVP finalist more than three times as many times at Parker

[@homeslice3084]

i just wanna say that as someone who has only just recently gotten into the nba this series is really awesome for me, not knowing much about older players. keep up the good work

[@nbavideosandmore1068]

Yeah,but was he Stephen Curry with 40 inch vertical?

[@taylorgulbranson8812]

Lol

[@ihave8subscribers505]

NBA Videos and more lonzo ball

[@ersteraufruf4145]

This shit aint Funny no more

[@therealspiritualcommunity9721]

Aye everybody says that when it aint true

[@steventhomas3523]

Mike korzemba 😂😂

[@mariojimenez4710]

My favorite player and the reason I started watching the NBA in 2013, being a spur and seeing him getting the ring against Heat's Big 3 was something incredible. Sad he left to Charlotte, you will be missed, Tony!

[@Ivander85]

Parker may not have been the most athletic guy out there but he was was so quick with the ball and he had the spin move as well, and a great mid-range game.

[@ranholic5027]

Andy can u make next vid like: HOW GOOD MIKE KORZEMBA IN HIS PRIME? AND WHAT WENT WRONG...

[@bdeoliln]

Ran Holic 😂 lol

[@JinMugen]

his signature spin move is the one of the best

[@mkawayoshi]

Your videos are great. One thing not mentioned about Parker is that he was super quick.

[@sam21skin]

You have to do a How Good on Hondo! Good ole spark plug Havlicek. Course it would be very challenging as there is not much footage available that I can see

[@brucelau2023]

Tony Parker was a great spurs player and he really was a great leader for the Spurs on and off the floor , sadly he didn’t resign with the Spurs but he’s probably gonna do that 1 day contract thing .. great video as always Andy

[@vraelatao2264]

Had the Spurs won against Miami in 2013 tony would have won his second finals MVP. He was unreal during these playoffs. People disrespect way too much TP. And please stop comparing nash and CP3 to TP. The Spurs have always been a "share the basket and respect the system" team. The man would have had much higher stats somewhere else. Stats or title, tony made his choice. Brillant career

[@stanhelsing1000]

Andy did you already do a video on "What Happened to Baron Davis"? If not, it be cool as another video to do my man!

[@101kingsfan]

Damn good PG in his prime. Underrated

[@vangelisretsas5909]

He was 1 win from winning 1k games with the spurs Why did he leave

[@budakganu1000]

maybe he'll come back sign a 10 day contract to get that one W?

[@vangelisretsas5909]

@@budakganu1000 maybe

[@Ruben-wm7hx]

Vangelis Retsas He said he’s still going to retire a spur, so wether that’s a 10 day contract or a last season whatever it’s all good he has no beef with the the spurs organization

[@mackmitchell94]

Ruben actually Tony’s remark about retiring with the spurs was taken out of context, he recently said that he meant he’ll have his jersey retired by the spurs. Not returning to them

[@Ruben-wm7hx]

Mack Mitchell I still wouldn’t doubt that he’d do a ten day contract thing though

[@mertmeric08]

Good video about a really underrated player he definitely deserves more respect but i think he is a top 15 PG of all time Also U could have mentioned his speed and quickness as that was one of his main attributes of his success at NBA

[@wilsonsmilk]

Great arguments and I fully agree. Although you could've also mentioned his International(France) accolades.

[@Vps404]

Andy pls do how good was yao ming actually!!!!!

[@victorsarmiento9146]

Key players from the Spurs are always underrated. They are one of the most competitive players in history and plays the style which what basketball is ought to be played. Team oriented, disciplined and without the antics. They don't care about stats, their purpose is to be champions. With that, they became the most respected role models in basketball. That's one measure of greateness.

[@stevenburkes153]

One of the most underrated superstars of all time

[@cripledwise05]

Please make a video of Rojan Rondo. His statistical numbers, if there are records he tied with othee players, and the "playoff Rondo" too. Thanks

[@TrickNPlay]

When are you going to make the bell music available on Itunes?

[@lolodurden7099]

That argument about being Duncan's sidekick is partially true, Parker himself said nothing would have been possible without him. I believe he deserves a lot of credit for his will, tenacity and hard work as a basket ball player though. It's no secret Popovich was very hard on him and Parker obviously swallowed his pride and gave it all to the Spurs. Other organizations were not as open as to give free rein to a European, They saw something in Parker or they would not have kept him. C'mon they are professionals, they would never have kept a player they did not consider good/great enough at this level. THIS team, this conjecture, many elements come into account. His position was point guard but, just like other positions, their relevance becomes blurier as players become more all around. He had post moves, good court vision and great guard moves but he trained like hell for it, he stayed in an organisation that helped him become what he is, and remember being in the Spurs means having less flashy individual stats (well except for Duncan but well...he's Tim Duncan! one of the greatest basket ball players ever). In the Spurs the bench does contribute (as it should be with every basket ball team), that means less individual numbers for the major 5 players. He lasted for 17 seasons and was really good from 2005 until the end. Not many players can say that. he got 2007 finals MVP and would probably have got it in 2013 had they won. Yeah he did not stand out a the leader (though Popovich credited him with great leadership and that is saying something!), was not the franchise player : that was Duncan. But hell Parker was really good. Just my (long) opinion.

[@blushmathews]

Hey Andy great vid could you do a video of how good isiah thomas was? Pistons isiah btw.

[@bertrandbrault2021]

What makes TP unique i believe are : Outsanding combination of speed & footwork + exceptionnal mental approach with discipline and loyalty to the team

[@teenoneofyabusiness1424]

Tony Parker very Underrated extremely Quick nasty spin move, one of the greatest Floaters ever! Good playmaker smart passer good defense all around good basketball iq

[@knicks2030]

When you do a topic that has the potential for so much debate, to only have 42 dislikes at this point and over 2,000 likes you know you covered the topic well Andy.

[@lil_ai2135]

I like these types of video

[@mikehoncho6084]

Name another point guard wit 4 rings .. besides Magic 🤔

[@bwp2bruce]

About to be Curry, except Curry will finish with 7 or 8

[@jeffs8299]

@@bwp2bruce Durant and Cousins are leaving, Warriors are done after this three-peat.

[@tipiforcornholio]

Derek Fisher

[@mikeali8168]

@@jeffs8299 what a fuck?! Cousins yesterday played his first game in Warriors jersey,and KD is happy with the club,he won 2 rings,that's why he came

[@cashkung6161]

@@bwp2bruce lol

[@mitchelllong5848]

He is so underrated, he was so good in his prime

[@NBALegendZ]

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[@mckaofe6695]

Legend in France. Best player of our history hands down AND future NBA & FIBA HOF

[@nycdave7]

his iconic floater layup was unstoppable in the 07 Finals vs Cavs

[@sabba17]

I made a lot for french player on NBA and on national team. He add the american winning mentality to our player and that thanks to him that now we have some players like Gobert and Fournier, and more in the future. And he really put France on the map

[@toysnaplaviscus]

He was legit in the MVP discussion in '09. He was also on the cover of the last good NBA Live game lol.

[@rocketeer1482]

Try these topics: How good was Alonzo Mourning Mitch Richmond 90s Underrated Superstar Story about Paul George's Pacers(with Hibbert Hill Stephenson etc.) Changing the Name of Hornets to Pelicans

[@lukas__14]

One of my top 5 all time fav players. Very very underrated , the second best european player for me.

[@nikpecoNBA2k]

One of the most underrated

[@PuppetMastazZ]

His footwork, speend, mental strenght and leadership were among the best in the league for years... Yes he had good teammates, but he was also often the best on the court despite playing with superstars. Top 10 for sure imo.

[@mugen9749]

I still remember my time in the court, alone, practicing Tony Parker's spin move.

[@jatrellwilliams8814]

Either then Iverson, I’ve never seen a PG able to drive to the paint so nice and easily as Tony Parker

[@NBALegendZ]

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[@jkepic25]

He also won Eurobasket as tournament's MVP. He was really good without Tim Duncan.

[@Mikedale900]

The hand size comparison of tony and Tim is crazy 😂🤯

[@justinle8787]

A lot of people disregard our team stars because of the "Magical System". But the Spurs stars have always been the pioneers of the league. Who makes the floater and spin layup popular, Parker; who makes the euro step, the step back shot popular, Manu; who revolutionizes the 4 position, Duncan. And honestly, which team really started the trend of high pace offense with ball movement and shooting 3, San Antonio

[@TheH3dgie]

In a era of generational PG talent, Parker dominated all of them until he started to slow down. He is vastly under rated since he played with Duncan and Ginobili. Definitely a top 10 all time.

[@nubjin]

As a scoring point guard, parker has 1 finals mvp 4 ring, avg 49.2% career FG just for a reference, Kobe avg 44.7% and kobe never had a 50% FG year. 56.8% FG in 2007 finals swept against Cavs, no.1 defense team in the league that year. Name me 5 other point guards with this resume as a scoring point guard. His spin and floater is the best in league for a good stretch of time and in nba history. He is super underrated.

[@dennislovesesma]

One of the best finishers off the spin I've ever seen.

[@warrenpeece9624]

Points/assists in the playoffs he is all-time NBA top 4, insane achievement

[@babylonw66]

I think everybody underrate his clutch moments too...take what he accomplishes at the end of that 2013 game 6 for instance (before being outclutched by the most clutch stuff ever seen...).And yes I think the Longoria drama hurt is US reputation A LOT.

[@theguybryan5335]

Parker is top 10 for me.. but i think you failed to mention that he may have the best spin move in the history of the game. That's the thing that always highlights parker for me.. it seems unstoppable..

[@richerstevens2862]

Andy bro....ur video are amazing... u should apply as a report for TNT or basketball analyst...sick bro...hope once u get job invite me

[@allroadsleadtobitcoin]

I always liked his game. Fearless to the basket, developed a good jumper, and had a ton of grit!

[@aaronashley5933]

Awesome now do Ray Allen next on here please Andy

[@fbi10]

Parker was underrated because of the team he played for: the boring team reputation. He was amazing driving to the lane and couldn’t be stopped.

[@paytwoyaj8332]

He’s a beast inside the paint. Can pretty much drive whenever he wants with his quickness.

[@Kidlat432]

People always compared him with Chris Paul and put him below Chris. His 4 rings say otherwise! Not to mention his far superior mental game.

[@jeffs8299]

Rings don't mean you're better then someone else. Look at Karl Malone or AI. I hate people who compare championships won to skill. It's a team game, Jordan did have help. PS: I think Parker is better then Paul as well, but it has nothing to do with rings.

[@Kidlat432]

@@jeffs8299 You may be right but one thing's for sure, Spurs would not have won without him. The question becomes would the Spurs have won 4 if they had Paul instead?

[@ch.illmatic]

I honestly think Paul was better because he could do it all, but Parker is up there

[@Twhistle]

Wouldn’t say it’s a huge margin but Chris Paul is definitely better. If CP3 played with Duncan and Pop he’d be a champion too. Not that Parker wasn’t great. Paul is just a better player.

[@Twhistle]

Kidlat432 Paul was a better shooter, scorer, passer, and defender

[@23mgab]

He did some great work for a very long time with the French team too.

[@CesarHernandez-fh4pi]

Andy can you do a video on wether A.I is over rated or under rated?

[@The_favorite_Uncle]

This man's layup package was nutty

[@evangelodippolito7519]

Tony Parker I forget what season 2012 or 2013 season but he deserved to be league MVP.

[@bilindabutcher8913]

Over LeBron? No lmao

[@nicolasdelisle5792]

Diego Lopez i mean steve nash won 2 over kobe dwade etc so yeah TP deserved it, he was the guy running the team with the best record in the league, and he ended like 3rd if i remember correctly

[@Fnlvisions]

Definitely underrated

[@AirRusher1992]

Definitely one of my favorite players of all-time. TP is one of the fastest guards in the NBA. A sure thing Hall of Famer in 2023.

[@sam21skin]

@4:33 ‘-- as he led the Spurs in scoring for five different seasons.’ I am so confused as to why Andy Hoops clarified that the seasons were different seasons. I honest to God promise I never once thought Parker led the Spurs in scoring for five of the same seasons.

[@boss-player0256]

Who’s here after the retirement announcement

[@fredericmoresmau4303]

as a total noob to Basketball, I would say: Since Tony was around for 20 years scoring an average of 20 points per game and 8 assists or whatever it was at his good years, which were more than 5 ....... I'd say he was a legit good Point Guard, maybe not All time best but somewhere around the top 5-10 in that 15 year stretch....... But what made him special was that he did fit perfectly into the Spurs rotation and their roster....... I guess AI would trash him 1on1 but I don't think AI would've symbiosed as well with Tim Duncan, Ginobili and the other guys like Tony did. So he is maybe not a 40 Points scorer but he had is nicely fitting role with his moments to shine in that team and that makes him a valid player......... Yes that is my opinion, but then again I'm just noob that kinda sucks and I'm just rambling around to fill the void :)

[@srdang6136]

The fact he is in one of your videos means he was really good. His name means something.

[@jazengalzote4348]

Upload more videos andy 😊

[@ojeyston]

Make a video on Dejuan Blair’s career

[@MrMathsimon]

Watch Cavs vs Spurs finals. That was Parker at his best