Tony Parker is so deep into his NBA career that he thought it was pointless to set individual goals this season.
And yet, with 25 games left in the regular season, backup point guard Parker is as important as any Hornets player not named Kemba Walker
That’s obvious from this team’s record when Parker doesn’t play - 1-10 - and also in how teammates speak of Parker in his 18th season, first as a Hornet. Shooting guard Malik Monk says Parker is the singular reason the Hornets’ bench has gone from a clear weakness last season to a strength this season.