Cavs’ Anthony Parker Mulling Retirement

[SOA]

Citing a heat win as a benefit for signing him is hardly sound

 

[godfather]

Hate seeing people bash the guy for no reason. Has been very professional in his stay here and, despite how many people here hate to (and won't) admit it, has played a very solid role for us both in good times and in bad.

Agree, no reason to hate on the man at all. He's been a very good player throughout his career, too. A class act all the way.

He's just old. It happens. Are people going to hate on Kyrie too when his game takes a nose dive?

I appreciate Parker. He's a good guy, and I wish him well.

 

[6.19.2016]

Citing a heat win as a benefit for signing him is hardly sound

Considering that very few people here want to win this year or possibly next year (without opening that can of worms any further,) and that we didn't win much last year, shouldn't we have our chance to hang our hat on something, like a win against the one team we want to beat that won't by itself "hurt our draft position" or whatever you want to call it, and congratulate him for his contribution in that at least?

 

[Triumph36]

Jamison has expressed his desire to finish his career near his home in Charlotte.

I'd do a sign and trade for Charlotte's #2 this year which could be the best we can expect for a trade for him

I don't see us getting a late 1st for him

that organization may be dumb but i very much doubt they will trade a very early 2nd for a player they can sign outright.

 

[PIP]

Ahhh no, NOT SAUCE ?????????????

 

[NarlCavs]

I don't have a big problem with keeping some vets around for "leadership." That does apply to areas other than just on court during games. Now I think it might be better though to have a vet who has been successful and has won a lot in his career rather than just vets who are only good guys that handle themselves well.
I don't dislike Parker at all. At this point though he's a player who should be seeing far fewer minutes.

 

[MoFlo]

No 3 year Cavalier starter has played so much and done so little. I didn't shed any tears when Bimbo Coles left the organization so I sure won't when the SG version leaves.

This mentor/veteran leadership stuff is way overrated especially when you can't play.

-Nobody said they were going to shed any tears, stop being so dramatic.

-Yes, we all know Bimbo Coles shot a good 3 ball, played solid defense, and was a contributor to a championship contending team..

-As has been stated, he was brought in to stretch the floor for LeBron and play solid D. He did that. Can't fault the guy for the coach giving him more minutes than he should be getting.

-There's so much more to being a mentor/veteran leader than on the court play. It's about professionalism, how to carry yourself on & off the court, the ins & outs of the league, etc.

I have another word for veteran leadership: coach.

Why do we need veteran leadership? What the fuck are the coaches paid for?

Sometimes, young players respond better to a veteran that is currently playing or has currently played, especially when they've been through the different transitions of the game like Antawn & A.P have.

 

[SOA]

I I think it might be better though to have a vet who has been successful and has won a lot in his career rather than just vets who are only good guys that handle themselves well.

NBA players look up to players who have accomplished something in this league

I don't disagree AP is a good guy

young players may be less inclined to be mentored by vets who have nothing going for them other than longevity . . . "what have you done in the league?"

 

[Jon]

It would be nice to have an accomplished player to act as a mentor, but you do have to find someone who will embrace the role.

And we're generally not talking the typical former superstar types who are just going to bitch and moan about not getting to pound the ball. Guys like Grant Hill who've had to transform their game would be an exception.

Nate Thurmond was transformative for the Miracle Cavs ...

 

[Selby]

I'd hate to see AP go. He has been nothing but a class act since being a Cavalier, and he really isn't as bad as some people think.

He is my girlfriend's favorite player, so I might have to look into getting us tickets to see him one more time before he retires.

 

[Douglar]

i was sitting behind a group of 10 guys wearing Parker jerseys today in section 100. I don't think they hang out on RFC very much.

 

[Pavlovic3Ball]

Jamison has expressed his desire to finish his career near his home in Charlotte.

I'd do a sign and trade for Charlotte's #2 this year which could be the best we can expect for a trade for him

I don't see us getting a late 1st for him

We aren't getting shit for Jamison.

 

[SOA]

Parker contemplating retirement

http://morningjournal.com/articles/2012/03/29/sports/doc4f74d27aab3e9433122031.txt?viewmode=fullstory

Published: Thursday, March 29, 2012

By BOB FINNAN
rfinnan@MorningJournal.com
Twitter: @BobCavsinsider



INDEPENDENCE — In Anthony Parker’s estimation, Father Time is undefeated.

The Cavaliers’ eight-year veteran will turn 37 years old in June. That’s ancient for an NBA shooting guard.

The 6-foot-6, 210-pound Parker is contemplating retirement at the end of the season.

The Cavs (17-31) are undergoing a youth movement and will likely try to find a suitable replacement for him in the NBA draft. A wing scorer is probably their biggest need.

Also, Parker’s $2.25 million contract expires after this season.

Retirement is becoming a distinct possibility for Parker.

“It’s something I would consider after the season,” he said. “It’s not something I’ve decided on. Obviously, it will be decided after the season.”

Several factors will enter into his decision about whether he wants to continue playing — his young family, how his body feels and whether a team offers him a contract.

“Some of those things you can’t see how it’s going to go right now,” he said. “You focus on every game and play like it’s your last. That’s how everyone should play. You’re not promised tomorrow.”
He’s come to grips that he can’t do all the things physically he used to do on the court.

“No, without hesitation, no,” Parker said. “Father Time is undefeated. You learn to adapt and do other things.”

Coaches love him because he’s fundamentally strong and doesn’t make mistakes. But his production has dropped off considerably this season.

He’s averaging 6.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 35 games this season. That’s his lowest scoring average since he’s returned to the league after a standout career in Europe.

He averaged just 3.6 points in 16 games for Orlando during the 1999-2000 season.

“I feel OK,” Parker said. “This season is a grind, and not just for the older guys. There are some younger guys around the league that are feeling some issues from the compressed season.

“It’s a grind. We certainly have a tough way to go schedule-wise.”

Starting with Friday’s home game against Milwaukee, the Cavs will finish the season playing 18 games in 28 days.

Parker, an Illinois native, said he has little interest in coaching in the NBA.

“Coaching is something I don’t see myself doing, especially right now,” he said. “They work real hard. They put in a lot of hours and spend a lot of time doing it.”
He said he was turned off after seeing Cleveland’s Mike Brown and Toronto’s Sam Mitchell get fired after outstanding seasons.

“Something that has made a big impact on me is I’ve played for two Coach of the Year coaches and both of them were relieved of their duties,” he said. “(Brown) had the best record in the league.

“You’re at the mercy of your players a lot of times. I enjoy the aspect of passing on what you know about the game (to younger teammates). I just don’t think I’d be cut out for that on a professional basis.”

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