True but manu is at least as capable of goose eggs and bad defense as parker was IMO. I agree with all your points about how it can hurt us and overall how losing parker could benefit these spurs. So the cons probably outway the pros But I do think there are pros for us. 1) increases manu role 2) perhaps giving a rookie time in a road playoff game 3) simmons shooting more Could all be pros for us possibly
Tony Parker told L’Equipe that he plans to make his return in January. "I will play my best basketball when I return in January," he said. This confirms that Parker is expecting an eight month recovery after undergoing surgery to repair his ruptured left quadriceps, meaning he could miss the first couple months of the 2017-18 season. He will likely have heavy restrictions upon his return with plenty of maintenance days mixed in. With Patty Mills hitting free agency, Dejounte Murray could open the season as the starting PG.
He just turned 35. At this age with a major injury, I don't think he will be playing his "best basketball" when he returns like he said. He will probably be moved to the Ginobili role, playing less than 20 mpg as a backup.
Well, good news for the Rockets that the Spurs won't have Parkers 15 mill contract turned into cap space. With Parker not retiring, they will have to essentially blow up their roster to open up a max.
1) CP3 goes to the Spurs 2) Dejounte Murray takes the next step (under CP3 and Parker's continued tutelage) and becomes a MIP candidate next year 3) Kawhi Leonard learns how to drive left and becomes frontrunner for MVP 4) Aldridge improves his game 5) Veterans / Ring chasers go to the Spurs 6) Pop continues to be Pop Magic 8-ball answer to your question: "No."
