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Tony, though a two-year veteran of French pro ball, played in 2001-02 as the youngest Spur in club history. The NBA's first-ever front-line European point guard received rave reviews, Said coach Gregg Popovich, "My hat's off to him. I have put him in a really difficult situation. He has the intelligence and maturity to understand it and handle it. He keeps getting smarter with every day, every game, every practice." Parker shrugs. "I've tried to do my best to represent Europe," he says. "I hope now all the point guards over there will think, 'If Tony Parker can make it, maybe I can make it.' "
But for Cincinnati's Oscar Robertson and Los Angeles' Jerry West, this speedy, spectacular Providence All-American would have won the rookie of the year award last season. A sensational dribbler and passer, Lennie also showed a remarkable shooting ability, relying mainly on a one-hander thrown from seemingly impossible angles. Although the smallest man on the team, he was the fourth highest scorer, averag. ing nearly 12 points a game.
Tyrone, who worked on his post play at Pete Newell's "big man's camp" over the summer enjoyed his finest season. He was the NBA's sixth-leading rebounder.
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