Who do you want?I think before this season everyone thought that Parker was at least head and shoulders above Terry's level of play. I think after this season and playoffs, Terry is the better player. I'd take Terry.ReasonsShooting-Terry is lights out from the perimiter. Parker has a horrible 3 point shot and an ok free throw line extended jump shot. Terry is just the best shooter. Terry is also a better free throw shooter. Clutch play- Terry is making himself known as a clutch player in the NBA by the way he has been playing recently. Parker on the other hand seems to disappear down the stretch. He also misses clutch free throws while Terry makes his.I think both are pretty even in defense and in playmaking ability. Both dont average a ton of assists, but both make plays for thier team, just sometimes it doesnt show up in the box score. I'd also say that both are equal on defense. Both are average defenders.The shooting and clutch play by Terry makes him the better player imo.
Now I think this is a little skewed because of the way Harris is playing and limiting Parker, and the way the series is going too.I do think Terry is more Clutch, and a better shooter and scorer...But you can find those guys all over the place.Guys like Tony Parker, and now even Devin Harris, are harder to find...a guy with the quickness to get to the hoop and finish, and that can dish it out as well, are more valuable than a guy that can shoot lightsout...Luckily the mavs have both Harris and Terry...I wouldn't trade Terry for Parker...Jason Terry is more of a SG anyways.But if I had to pick one to play the point, it'd be Parker...
I agree. I would also take Tony Parker. Luckily Terry doesn't have to guard Parker most of the game. If he did Parker would have an incredible series. Harris is the secret to Terry's success. I don't know what took Avery so long to go with Terry at the 2 but that is by far Dallas's best lineup.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mavsfan1000 @ May 16 2006, 01:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I agree. I would also take Tony Parker. Luckily Terry doesn't have to guard Parker most of the game. If he did Parker would have an incredible series. Harris is the secret to Terry's success. I don't know what took Avery so long to go with Terry at the 2 but that is by far Dallas's best lineup.</div>I think it might of had to do with Avery didnt want SA to have any tape to study and Dallas was able to win against inferior mediocre teams playing the lineup with Griffin at shooting gaurd. Also, Harris being injured half the season had something to do with it.
^It's his best lineup against the Spurs...but let's not assume he'll stick with it for the rest of the playoffs.I still like Griff as the SG during the regular season. He brings more balance to the team...But I do think Harris should stay at the starting PG.
It has already proven that Terry guards 2 guards fine. At least Manu and Bowen he can handle. Griffin is a breath of fresh air for other teams defense. Yes Dallas did fine against most teams in the regular season with Griffin but substitute him in for a Tony Parker look like and Dallas gets this on the offense end. PG SlasherSG ShooterSF SlasherPF ShooterC Defense. To me that is the perfect chemistry for offense.
Tony Parker. I do think Terry is underrated though. But either way, Tony Parker may be the fastest player in the NBA end-to-end, he can drive to the basket pretty much any time he wants to, has that unique one of a kind floater, good in transition and sets his teammates up well. I would take Parker.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mavsfan1000 @ May 16 2006, 01:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>It has already proven that Terry guards 2 guards fine. At least Manu and Bowen he can handle. Griffin is a breath of fresh air for other teams defense. Yes Dallas did fine against most teams in the regular season with Griffin but substitute him in for a Tony Parker look like and Dallas gets this on the offense end. PG SlasherSG ShooterSF SlasherPF ShooterC Defense. To me that is the perfect chemistry for offense.</div>Yes for offense...but we're talking total balance...and Griff brings more balance than Terry.It really doesn't matter though, we probably won't bring Griff back, and if we do, he'll be coming off the bench.
Let's see here..Parker can run an offense better and I'd say is the more willing passer with better court vision. Terry can obviously shoot the ball better than Parker, and Terry is also a great clutch player. But Parker on the other hand has a wicked first step. He can and will take it to the whole on anyone. Because of that quickness ability of his he shoots at a better percentage. Terry is also quick. He is pretty good at stealing the ball. He uses that quickness to hs advantage, he goes after loose balls and other things. None are known for their defense, but I give Parker the advantage there as Terry is just a horrible defensive player.So In conclusion I will take Parker because he runs an offense better, is a versatile guard a (not many guards can score inside, but no other guard can lead the League in Inside points) and he gives you high percentage baskets. The only advantage Terry really has here is shooting and clutch play.
Tony is the ying and Jason is the yang, they are completely opposite.Both of these players can be dominant, we know that. However, Terry is usually only able to be dominant when his inside game is working, and if not he's a good jump shooter. Parker is able to dominate, but usually only when his 18 foot jump shot is working. Parker is not a clutch performer, whereas Terry has hit a few big shots lately. Parker is a decent FT shooter, Terry is a good one. Parker is a better passer and has better vision, whereas Terry looks to shoot-first.I give Parker the nod easily though, I mean the Mavs are 3-0 with Harris at PG and 0-1 with Terry.
Tony Parker gets Tim Duncan easy baskets on a lot of plays. Tony is the better slasher, and drives to the basket and gets easy buckets. He is super-quick, and his agility leads his team's fast break, and they get so many fast break points because of him. Jason Terry is just an amazing shooter, great three point shot, but Tony is a better ball distributer. Tony has more playoff experiance than Jason, and has been in many tough games. He also has 2 NBA Championship Title Rings. On the team Terry is on, it's not helpful to Dirk Nowitzki to be a score first Point Guard. Also, Tony Parker is still young and has more experiance in fewer years compared to Jason Terry. So I choose Tony Parker.
Terry does spread the floor better because he's a bigger threat from outside. That makes everyone better without actually passing the ball.
Jason Terry, better shooter and more clutch, and I am just a plain mavericks fan, that might have something to do with it to.
I am going to say Parker. He has the rings, experience. He can score whenever he wants. Terry is good though but I'd pick parker over Terry
Tony Parker led the league in points in the paint and had a really good fg%. For these reasons among others such as ripping SacTown and Age Tony Parker is the better player.
I would say tony parker because hes young, he can score and hes very fast its basically impossible to guard him
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mavsfan1000 @ May 16 2006, 03:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>PG SlasherSG ShooterSF SlasherPF ShooterC Defense. To me that is the perfect chemistry for offense.</div>Theres no interior presence in that offense.PG-PasserSG-ShooterSF-Lock Down DefenderPF-Post UpC-Shot Blocker
