By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich issued a statement regarding Tony Parker’s departure from the team, following the reports regarding the player signing with the Charlotte Hornets.
Popovich has been Parker’s head coach for 17 (!) straight years. He practically saw Parker getting developed as the player he came to be and, as he mentions, this was his greatest joy coaching the French guard.
The statement by Gregg Popovich as follows:
It’s difficult to put into words how important Tony Parker has been to the Spurs franchise over the past two decades. From his first game in 2001 at age 19, TP has impressed and inspired us – day-after-day, game-after-game, season-after-season – with his passion, dedication and desire. We are grateful to Tony for 17 years of truly amazing memories. While the four championships, six All-Star appearances and four All-NBA selections highlight his resume, the biggest joy for me has been to have the pleasure of watching TP grow up before our eyes. All of us in the Spurs organization will miss having Tony in our program and wish him and his family the best as he continues his remarkable career in Charlotte.