Interesting Tony Parker speculation

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Would you trade Batum for Tony Parker?

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  2. Don't be a nutty nutcase, of course I would!

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  3. I'd spend a few sleepless nights and then flip a coin

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  4. I refuse to answer this question on religious grounds (Batumism)

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  1. andalusian

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    He said HCP.
     
    andalusian, Jul 13, 2010
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    Actually, it is hard to imagine any deal depending on whether Utah matches or not, unless the deal is a trade of Roy. If we trade Roy, then it actually matters if we get Matthews. Otherwise...

    So I guess I think this is bunk. We surely aren't trading Roy for Tony Parker.

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    I think Matthews is going to see more time at 3 than at 2, so the way to parse the supposed overheard-Nate-conversation is:
    "If we get Matthews, that's a solid 3, so we can afford to trade our one remaining 3 from last season for Tony Parker"
    That, and the fact that the Spurs have long been after Batum, is the reason I think any trade for Parker includes Batum.

    ("But," you protest indignantly, "Matthews is too short to be a SF! And didn't he play SG for the Jazz?"
    "Psshaw," I retort imperiously, "SF and SG are basically interchangeable in Sloan's system, and height is just a number. Matthews guarded the biggest baddest SF outside of LeBron James in the playoffs, so it's not like he can't handle it." You retire chastened.)
     
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    You are a cantankerous old codger.
     
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    Not to question this wonderful piece of speculation, but has Parker EVER been referred to as "TP"? (Let alone Chris Paul as "CP") Or is this devilishly clever code from Nate?
     
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    Who you calling old?
     
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    The only way I see Matthews affecting a TP trade decision is if Bayless is involved; ie, "Now that we have a new backup SG, we can get rid of this uber-athletic combo guard who is filling both backup guard roles right now." Poor logic, I admit, but I wouldn't put it past our front office.
     
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    I agree. Matthews can pretty easily play the small forward spot, as he did at MU, and acquiring him (as opposed to not acquiring anyone) makes Batum that much more expendible.

    Or Bayless, of course, but I can't believe they'd let a lack of a backup to replace Jerryd in the rotation stop them from pulling the trigger on Parker.

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    Are there any Native Americans in the league?

    Maybe Nate said "teepee".

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    I guess they drafted Williams and Johnson for some reason (maybe?)
     
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    Nate's actually just looking for a good deal on toilet paper.

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    I don't think there's been a Native American in the league since the great Darren Morningstar of Stevenson, Washington. To this day, Stevenson's most proud accomplishment outside of Viking Ice Cream and Kenny Vance.
     
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    Cherokee Parks was at least part Native-American. It also goes with the "CP" instead of "TP" option. So - it is safe to say this is the leading candidate given that it would work for either option.
     
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    All signs are pointing to imminent Chris Paulization.
     
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    Mike Rice was alluding to a TP trade.

    Then again, it is Mike Rice.
     
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    Mike Rice pretty much knows as much as us. He is useless when it comes to speculation
     
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    Or he was talking to his wife about a family trip to Kahneeta.
     
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    Rice said fans were talking about it. Probably he read this thread.

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    I really wish the people at BEdge didn't post this. While I like getting inside info, I don't want a Heisenberg effect. I prefer stuff like this stays quiet. Quick clearly has been told something (or at least given a strong hint), but hasn't said anything specific.
     
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    It was likely made up by some attention seeking whore.
     
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