Tony Parker Research Paper

Spurs

G- Tony Parker: 2001-Present

The Spurs have been the NBA’s most consistent franchise since the start of the 21st century and that is largely thanks to Tony Parker, who alongside Manu Ginobili, Tim Duncan, and Greg Popovich has been one of the consistent faces of the franchise. Parker emerged as a significant contributor following his second season in the NBA, becoming one of the best and most dynamic point guards in the NBA.

Parker has played in six All-Star games, been named to four All-NBA Teams (3x Second Team, 1x Third Team), and was MVP of the 2007 NBA finals.

Parker is second in games played and minutes played, and first in assists on the Spurs’ All-Time statistical leader board.

A four time champion- Parker will not only go down

Ginobili has spent his entire career with the Spurs, winning the sixth man of the year award in 2008 and making the all-star team twice. Ginobili was also named to the All-NBA Third Team twice.

Ginobili has done everything the Spurs have asked of him. From taking multiple pay cuts to sacrificing a starting position, Ginobili is the living example of what it means to be a San Antonio Spurs’ player. He’s the team’s all-time leader in steals and three pointers made.

Without Ginobili the Spurs’ consistent winning nature would not have been possible. His prolific shooting ability, tenacious defending, and incredible durability have all contributed to Ginobili’s hall of fame career.

F- George Gervin: 1976-1985

George Gervin was the original face of the San Antonio Spurs. Before David Robinson was drafted, Gervin was the most notable player to ever play for the Spurs. His prolific scoring ability (he led the NBA in scoring four times) made the “ice-man” one of the most exciting players to watch. From his sweet finger-roll finish to his high-volume mid-range game, Gervin was a truly unique player of his

A five-time champion, two-time MVP, 15-time all-star, three-time NBA Finals MVP, two-time league MVP, 15 appearances on one of the three All-NBA Teams (10x First Team, 3x Second Team, 2x Third Team), one of only three players to win more than 1,000 NBA regular season games, and so much more. Duncan is one of the ten greatest players to ever play the game.

Duncan spent his entire NBA career with the Spurs and was the definition of consistency, qualifying for the playoffs in every season he played, winning 50 games in all but one season (the lockout shortened 50 game season in 1999), averaging a double-double for 13 consecutive seasons, and consistently keeping a calm-collective demeanor on and off the court.

Duncan was the perfect Spur. From the moment he was drafted to his final day as an NBA player, he carried himself with an unselfish demeanor, caring about one thing and one thing only: Winning basketball games.

Upon being drafted in 1997, Duncan immediately elevated the Spurs from a perennial playoff team a championship contender, winning his first title in just his second