Dejounte Murray the New Spurs Starting Point Guard?
Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 4:56 am
In the 'not sure if serious' category, apparently Pop had a talk with Tony about DM taking over the starting position. I honestly thought Tony coming off the bench tonight was temporary to balance out an injured roster, one that needed more vet stability with Manu out.
But then Tony seemed to confirm the changing of the guard (sorry...) with reporters after the game against the Pacers. Either this is a troll job, or we are witnessing the lowest of low key transitions to a new era:
http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/article/Parker-no-longer-Spurs-starting-point-guard-12513985.php
To be honest, I don't feel DM is ready. I hope he proves me wrong and he does a phoenix-like rise from being thrown into the fire.
If true, I feel a bit sad about this, but acknowledge that Parker's been getting beaten by faster PGs at times. Still, when they get past him, his quick hands have been getting us a lot of steals. Maybe they're playing the long game and saving Tony for the post-season? I can't (yet) see us starting Murray in the playoffs...
Some things to keep in mind: Tony's in a contract season. He's a FA after this year, earning just shy of $15.5M. I can't imagine Tony being traded, nor can I imagine him signing anywhere else. So what I think what happens is that Tony signs for a Manu type of contract, great value that helps the Spurs (we still have Timmy on the books this year) and we still get his on-court contribution and off-court mentoring.
*Patty's not been given the reins - imagump is likely thrilled
*it's no secret we've been in the market for a younger PG
*are we showcasing Murray or Patty? (among others?) Pure speculation here, but Kemba's apparently available. I can't recall the last time we made an in-season trade, though. It's just not a Spurs thing to do.
If true, I hope this isn't a waving the flag for making waves in the post-season. What I am sure of is that, if true, this is not a decision made on a whim, but it does come with a lot of unknowns.
But then Tony seemed to confirm the changing of the guard (sorry...) with reporters after the game against the Pacers. Either this is a troll job, or we are witnessing the lowest of low key transitions to a new era:
Tony Parker is no longer the Spurs starting point guard. Dejounte Murray started for the Spurs in Sunday's 94-86 loss to Indiana. Afterward, Parker confirmed he has lost his job to the second-year guard.
"Pop told me," Parker said. "He told me he thought it was time, and I was like, 'No problem.' Just like Manu (Ginobili), just like Pau (Gasol), you know that day is going to come. If Pop sees something that is good for the team, I will try to do my best...I will support Pop's decision, and I will try to help DJ as best as I can and try to be the best I can in that second unit with Manu and Patty (Mills)."
http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/article/Parker-no-longer-Spurs-starting-point-guard-12513985.php
To be honest, I don't feel DM is ready. I hope he proves me wrong and he does a phoenix-like rise from being thrown into the fire.
If true, I feel a bit sad about this, but acknowledge that Parker's been getting beaten by faster PGs at times. Still, when they get past him, his quick hands have been getting us a lot of steals. Maybe they're playing the long game and saving Tony for the post-season? I can't (yet) see us starting Murray in the playoffs...
Some things to keep in mind: Tony's in a contract season. He's a FA after this year, earning just shy of $15.5M. I can't imagine Tony being traded, nor can I imagine him signing anywhere else. So what I think what happens is that Tony signs for a Manu type of contract, great value that helps the Spurs (we still have Timmy on the books this year) and we still get his on-court contribution and off-court mentoring.
*Patty's not been given the reins - imagump is likely thrilled
*it's no secret we've been in the market for a younger PG
*are we showcasing Murray or Patty? (among others?) Pure speculation here, but Kemba's apparently available. I can't recall the last time we made an in-season trade, though. It's just not a Spurs thing to do.
If true, I hope this isn't a waving the flag for making waves in the post-season. What I am sure of is that, if true, this is not a decision made on a whim, but it does come with a lot of unknowns.