Although he’s a few years removed from his peak, Tony Parker is undeniably one of the greats of the NBA. As a four-time champion with the San Antonio Spurs and one of the pillars of that franchise along with Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili for the last decade-plus, he’s a player that many in the game respect.
So, when Malik Monk of the Charlotte Hornets was told that Parker had left the Spurs for the first time in his career to sign with his team, his reaction was a priceless one.
For the 20 year old Monk, who is set to enter his second season in the NBA, the opportunity to learn from a legend like Parker must mean the world. It’s been some time since Parker was really scorching the league with his dribble-drive and floaters, but he can still pass along the knowhow
After the news of Parker’s departure broke, the Spurs’ Dejounte Murray shared an anecdote that shows the type of teammate that he really is.
Of course, Ginobili, his partner in crime since 2002, had to share his appreciation for Parker as well.
