When Spurs legend Tony Parker announced his retirement last week, it came at an awkward time. It was during a heavy news cycle, both for the NBA — Game 5 of the NBA Finals was that night — and oddly the Spurs as it was almost simultaneously reported that head assistant coach Ettore Messina was in negotiations with Milan (whom he would ultimately join), something that had a much larger impact on the Spurs as they stand today.
Now that the Finals are over, the news cycle has slowed, and the NBA Draft is still a couple of days away, it feels like a good time to really go back show some appreciation for Tony.