the NBA free market transactions continue, today’s veteran Tony Parker and the Hornets reached a two-year, $10 million contract.
The Hornets general manager Mitch Kupcek announced today that the team officially signed Parker.
According to previous reports, Parker and the Hornets signed a two-year contract worth $10.25 million, but according to ESPN reporter Zach Lowe,
the latest news: the second year of the contract, the 2019-20 season, It is not guaranteed, and the Hornets have the right to terminate the partnership by July 5 next year without paying the remaining $5.25 million in salary.
Parker entered the league in 2001 and spent the previous 17 seasons in the Spurs. He averaged 15.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 5.7 assists in a total of 1,198 games.
He was selected for the All-NBA team four times and was selected for the All-Star Game six times. I also got the most valuable player in the finals.
More importantly, Parker has 226 playoff games experience, which is second only to LeBron James,
ranking second in active service. With his help, the Spurs have won the championship trophy four times.
The Hornets general manager Mickey Kupchak also expressed his great expectations for Parker’s arrival.
He also believes that Parker can help the team move forward.
“We are excited to introduce a veteran with strength and experience like Tony in our lineup,
” Kupchak said. “We believe his success track and playoff resume can add to our backcourt. Depth, increase leadership for our team.”
“The experience of Parker and coach James Borrego is also an invaluable asset that can help the team move forward. We are very happy to welcome Tony to Charlotte and continue his Hall of Fame career at the Hornets.”
