Parker Heading Back to Europe?

Dr. J. Naismith · 06-22-2008, 01:17 PM

Don't know how legit this rumour is, but according to an Israeli source Olympiakos from Greece is offering AP and pretty sweet deal. Considering his age now, he won't make better money then what they are apparently offering. Take the money and run Anthony.

Courtesy of Spikey from RealGM:

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Originally Posted by Spikey

According to an Israeli sports site the Greek team Olympiakos is offering Parker 24 mill for 3 years. Not sure how this is going to work since Parker is under contract but the article does mention that the greek are willing to pay the extra few millions to waive him from his contract.

Source - Click here

Raptorfan27 · 06-22-2008, 01:47 PM

he wont bite. hes got a family in the us, not just his sister hes got children and a wife. its the dream of a basketball player who goes overseas to come back and be a contributor in the nba, and hes accomplished that.

Dr. J. Naismith · 06-22-2008, 02:10 PM

Apparently another European team they have their eyes set on Delfino too.

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According to eurobasket.com Dimitris Itoudis is heading to the USA to try and get the signing of Carlos Delfino for Panathinaikos. The argentinian guard/forward (1.99-G/F) of the Toronto Raptors has an italian passport that allows him to play as an EU player. Panathinaikos seems to be hot on transfers this summer to regain ground in the euroleague from which they were knocked ou quite early this year. Carlos Delfino was also rumored by greek sports websites to be a target for Olympiakos.

Source - Click here

Thug · 06-22-2008, 05:36 PM

Noooo..fuck Delfino but I hope Ap doesn't bail on us...

if he does i hope we can somehow get Candace to play.

**thriller92** · 06-22-2008, 06:15 PM

AP wont bail, he isnt Juan Carlos Vagina.

Apollo · 06-22-2008, 06:34 PM

Parker is an American. He must want a shot at an NBA title before he retires. If thats not in Toronto then so be it but I really don't see him bailing on the league.

**Belsius** · 06-22-2008, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by thriller92

AP wont bail, he isnt Juan Carlos Vagina.

lol, I forgot that everyone that doesnt think like you is clueless, you should take Phil Jacksons job, you will do much better than him.

**Claudius** · 06-22-2008, 06:44 PM

I actually respect Navarro's decision. Didn't like the NBA, so went back home. I dig that.

As for AP, you have to do what's best for you personally and what you feel is right. If that's taking this contract then again, so be it.

rapsfan087 · 06-22-2008, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by thriller92

AP wont bail, he isnt Juan Carlos Vagina.

lol, thriller, your just wrong.

Thanks for the news Doc, ballhype has a link to your post in NBA news:

http://ballhype.com/nba/ (4th title from the top)

rapsfan087 · 06-22-2008, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Belsius

lol, I forgot that everyone that doesnt think like you is clueless, you should take Phil Jacksons job, you will do much better than him.

lol, I haven't read your post.

BTW, hi all

**Belsius** · 06-22-2008, 07:04 PM

hey rapsfan87, welcome back, hope you stick around!!

red.empire7 · 06-22-2008, 07:35 PM

parker is coming to Olympicos

red.empire7 · 06-22-2008, 07:40 PM

we have greater team than yours and the greatest in Europe....

**thriller92** · 06-22-2008, 07:56 PM

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lol, I forgot that everyone that doesnt think like you is clueless, you should take Phil Jacksons job, you will do much better than him.

Where in my post did I insinuate that people who dont think like me are clueless? I just stated my opinion on each situation. I just think JCN leaving has more to do with it than just money and being home, I do question his heart and his compettitive edge when he leaves the best league in the sport that he plays. Thats just me though. Agree to disagree.

**Belsius** · 06-22-2008, 08:13 PM

You and me both think he should stay. the difference is I respect his decision and you say he is and idiot for leaving. He doesnt think like you so he is an idiot.

meh who cares, agree to disagree I supose.

**Acie** · 06-22-2008, 08:18 PM

His competiveness and heart?

Maybe he doesn't want to play in a league where the referees are fixing games and the league officials are more concerned with revenues and what the players wear to the arena before the game than the actual product on the floor.

red.empire7 · 06-22-2008, 08:30 PM

Olympiacow:Papaloukas,Halperin,Parker,Vujcic,Short sianitis

**thriller92** · 06-22-2008, 08:32 PM

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You and me both think he should stay. the difference is I respect his decision and you say he is and idiot for leaving. He doesnt think like you so he is an idiot.

I dont think hes an idiot, I think hes a pansy. But I call a lot of the players pansies for different reasons so dont take it too hard dawg.

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Maybe he doesn't want to play in a league where the referees are fixing games and the league officials are more concerned with revenues and what the players wear to the arena before the game than the actual product on the floor.

I bet you nothing like this even came into his thought process. And almost every league is like the words you described in the last part of your post, all of them are fucked one way or another besides maybe the NFL. Basketballs problem is trying to go global and moving away from their original fanbase with a lot of their decisions. Stern is trying to increase revenue the wrong way IMO putting all his eggs in one basket.

He really needs to clean up the league for 2008, starting with completely new officials sans some of the younger guys. I dont want to know one name of any referee coming up next year, they think theyre the fucking show and its fucking annoying.

LX · 06-22-2008, 08:32 PM

I think Garbajosa made it pretty clear that the NBA disappointed him somewhat. And you can't question his heart. I think he and Navarro would question the league's commitment to showcasing the best basketball, and that it is the best league by a reputation that they don't do much to back up. The NBA is seriously all about the money. The games are secondary. How many times have we heard - "it's a business first"? Eventually that kind of approach deteriorates what created the successful business model in the first place.

**Belsius** · 06-22-2008, 08:55 PM

I agree with all of you in the sense that the NBA has a serious problem with the fact that everything seems to be about the money. But you should watch refereing here. Its fucking terrible, much much worse. Only thing is better is the fact that we dont have the "superstar" treatment where the lebrons dont get a thousand call in their favour.
The true reason many people cant stand the NBA outside the US is the fact that is much more individualistic that he international level.

I personally think both styles have their pros and cons and IMO the perfect thing would be a fusion of both. Thats why I love the Raptors. Thats what I think they are trying to do. Not only because you are bringing international players, but with the idea that every player is important. Team play wins.

06-22-2008, 07:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
red.empire7 is dead inside. Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7 Representing:	Olympiacos Peiraus=Ολυμπιακος Πειραιως we have greater team than yours and the greatest in Europe....

06-22-2008, 08:55 PM	#20 (permalink)
Belsius is a paranoid android My name is Iñigo Montoya Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 9,366 Representing:	I agree with all of you in the sense that the NBA has a serious problem with the fact that everything seems to be about the money. But you should watch refereing here. Its fucking terrible, much much worse. Only thing is better is the fact that we dont have the "superstar" treatment where the lebrons dont get a thousand call in their favour. The true reason many people cant stand the NBA outside the US is the fact that is much more individualistic that he international level. I personally think both styles have their pros and cons and IMO the perfect thing would be a fusion of both. Thats why I love the Raptors. Thats what I think they are trying to do. Not only because you are bringing international players, but with the idea that every player is important. Team play wins. Last edited by Belsius; 06-22-2008 at 08:57 PM.

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Raptorfan27 is against a rebuild Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 258 Representing:	he wont bite. hes got a family in the us, not just his sister hes got children and a wife. its the dream of a basketball player who goes overseas to come back and be a contributor in the nba, and hes accomplished that.

06-22-2008, 05:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Thug is in Houstatlantavegas Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,236 Representing:	Noooo..fuck Delfino but I hope Ap doesn't bail on us... if he does i hope we can somehow get Candace to play.

06-22-2008, 06:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
thriller92 is I HATE YOU LEBRON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 5,466 Representing:	AP wont bail, he isnt Juan Carlos Vagina.

06-22-2008, 06:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Apollo is a dick Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,151 Representing:	Parker is an American. He must want a shot at an NBA title before he retires. If thats not in Toronto then so be it but I really don't see him bailing on the league.

06-22-2008, 06:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Claudius is contemplating The Killing Joke Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Burkina Faso, Disputed Zone Posts: 6,619 Representing:	I actually respect Navarro's decision. Didn't like the NBA, so went back home. I dig that. As for AP, you have to do what's best for you personally and what you feel is right. If that's taking this contract then again, so be it.

06-22-2008, 07:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
Belsius is a paranoid android My name is Iñigo Montoya Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 9,366 Representing:	hey rapsfan87, welcome back, hope you stick around!!

06-22-2008, 07:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
red.empire7 is dead inside. Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7 Representing:	parker is coming to Olympicos

06-22-2008, 08:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
Belsius is a paranoid android My name is Iñigo Montoya Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 9,366 Representing:	You and me both think he should stay. the difference is I respect his decision and you say he is and idiot for leaving. He doesnt think like you so he is an idiot. meh who cares, agree to disagree I supose.

06-22-2008, 08:18 PM	#16 (permalink)
Acie is Don't play dumb with me. It's a game you can't win. Cram it up your cramhole! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Living in a van down by the river Posts: 15,843 Representing:	His competiveness and heart? Maybe he doesn't want to play in a league where the referees are fixing games and the league officials are more concerned with revenues and what the players wear to the arena before the game than the actual product on the floor.

06-22-2008, 08:30 PM	#17 (permalink)
red.empire7 is dead inside. Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7 Representing:	Olympiacow:Papaloukas,Halperin,Parker,Vujcic,Short sianitis

06-22-2008, 08:32 PM	#19 (permalink)
LX is doing the laundry in his mind, and pocketing all the change he finds In the Paint Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 10,619 Representing:	I think Garbajosa made it pretty clear that the NBA disappointed him somewhat. And you can't question his heart. I think he and Navarro would question the league's commitment to showcasing the best basketball, and that it is the best league by a reputation that they don't do much to back up. The NBA is seriously all about the money. The games are secondary. How many times have we heard - "it's a business first"? Eventually that kind of approach deteriorates what created the successful business model in the first place.