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Originally Posted by billsmith3503

Wow you're not paying attention.
A) Tony Parker said himself that he felt that Manu's extension had implications on his own contract situation.

B) Parker was benched because the Spurs played better without him than they did with him-- not because he needed "to work back into the lineup"

Record when Parker went out: 11-5
Record after Parker came back: 7-9

Nuff said.

I haven't as yet read the article where Tony Parker mentions that Manu's extension has negative implications or positive ones. I guess he must have mentioned they were negative.

I should have read the article where someone from the Spurs coaching staff mentions that Parker was benched because of the Spurs record with or without him. I will try to pay more attention next time.