Tony Parker: Rondo is the most overrated PG in the NBA

[cordobes]

In an interview to French newspaper L'Equipe. I'll use hoopshype translation:

The most overrated PG
Rajon Rondo

"It used to be Jason Williams. People used to love him because he was making fancy assists and they were forgetting the passes in the stands. Nowadays it's more difficult. Maybe Rajon Rondo. He is a bit overrated. Playing with Pierce and Garnett helps a lot and people tend to forget that."

I think it's very nice from Parker to reckon Garnett and Pierce's greatness. A PF and a wing of that quality make the life of a pg really easier. Parker is kind of unlucky from that perspective.

His top-5, in case anyone cares:

TP's Top 5
1 Chris Paul
2 Tony Parker
3 Deron Williams
4 Steve Nash
5 Chauncey Billups

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=117516

[Steve Weinman]

I think it's very nice from Parker to reckon Garnett and Pierce's greatness. A PF and a wing of that quality make the life of a pg really easier. Parker is kind of unlucky from that perspective.

That was hysterical.  TP, cordobes.

-sw

[MattG12]

For some reason I've never liked Tony Parker and I knew nothing about him. Now that I know how cocky he is I actually have a reason not to like him.

[greenwise]

Funny coming from a guy that collapses with his national team, when he doesn't have Tim Duncan (one of the best PF/C ever)on his side and all the help he gets from the officials.

[MattG12]

Not only do I think Rajon Rondo is the better all around player, but considering he has the middle name of Pierre I'm going to also say he is the better all around Frenchman.

[Ersatz]

I like Parker, but hasn't Rondo outplayed him every time they've met head to head? I know he did in that beautiful work of art on St. Patrick's Day last year that I got to attend in person.

Oh, and I love your line, Cordobes.

[illantari]

Not only do I think Rajon Rondo is the better all around player, but considering he has the middle name of Pierre I'm going to also say he is the better all around Frenchman.

LOL.  TP.

The problem with something like this is that Parker is already the kind of point guard Rajon really gets up to play.  This will just give him more motivation, if only someone could show this to Rondo himself- that would make the next Spurs game very interesting to see indeed.

[twinbree]

Oh Tony Parker that's cold. You'd think he'd be the last PG to say that. Hope Rondo keeps this in mind when the Spurs roll into town.

[Andy Jick]

Eva Longoria has noted she has the most overrated husband in the NBA...

simply put, folks, this is a sign of jealousy...pure and simple.

[MattG12]

I love how Rondo is overrated because he has Pierce and Garnett to pass to...

He said Paul is a great passer...
he has Chandler, West, Stojakovic.

He thinks he is a great passer... (I think)
he has Duncan & Ginobli among others including Finley.

He said Steve Nash is a great passer... (Steve Nash is my favorite player in the NBA but seriously...)
he has Stoudemire, Shaq, Grant Hill, J-Rich, and he has had in the past Marion, Diaw, Nowitzki, Finley, etc... he has never been short of great shooters to pass the ball to.

Is Tony Parker serious?

[Tr1boy]

if this is true what a retard he is for saying this.

Its bias bs. Especially if rondo is not top two in his so called defensive catergory choice.

parker is a good player in general just his character/judgement stinks

[MattG12]

Tony is mad because he got tricked into marrying this...

[Rondo_is_better]

Tony is mad because he got tricked into marrying this...

Hahahahahahahahahaha oh my GOD.

"Just a minute Tony, I just have to paint on my face"

[wahz]

That's VERY funny to me, Matt, but she does have a cute little body and makes a ton of dough, soooo its not all stupid for tony who isn't zactly the best looking guy ever. Mind you I like Angelina Jolie better or any number of blonds, russian models, salma hayek, and a nearly infinite assortment of other girls better, so I am with you for the most part.

Rondo is going to DEEEESSSSTTTTRRRROOOOYYYY Tony next they meet. tony will wish he stayed in bed. On second thought, maybe tony will just wish he was hurt that day.

[ma11l]

That's funny because Rajon is the next Tony Parker, and if he gets some range on his jumper unlike Tony he will surpass him as the superior PG.