Tony Parker Plans To Play Elsewhere If Core Breaks Up in 2015
San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker expressed his desire to re-sign with his current team when he becomes a free-agent again in the summer of 2015, though he's also open on the possibility of leaving San Antonio, if the core group finally breaks up.
"If I can yeah," Parker said. "The history here, they always take care of the guys. They did it with [Tim Duncan] and Manu [Ginobili], so hopefully they take care of me. At the end of this year they have to guarantee my year after, so, technically, maybe, I'll be a free agent this summer."
Parker inked a four-year, $50 million deal in 2010. He's entitled to pocket $25 million in the next two seasons but the final year of his deal is just partially guaranteed for $3.5 million (if the Spurs waive him by June 30, 2014). On the other hand, the former Finals MVP will receive $12.5 million in the final year if fully guaranteed while he's expected to test the free-agency market after that season.
When asked if there's a chance to leave San Antonio, Parker said switching jersey is unlikely as he plans to play the remainder of his career with the Spurs, unless Greg Popovich, Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan are not around anymore at that time.
"I want to stay positive, but if it doesn't work out, then it doesn't work out. My wish is to stay here and play my whole career here, but if there is no more Pop or Timmy or Manu, I'm not against going somewhere. I'm not against that," Parker told Spurs Nation.