Tony Parker
William Anthony "Tony" Parker (born French basketball player that played for the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA. He was drafted by them in 2001.
May 17, 1982) is a retiredNo. 9 | |
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Point guard | |
Personal information | |
Born | Bruges, Belgium | 17 May 1982
Nationality | French |
Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
Career information | |
NBA Draft | 2001 / 28th overall |
Selected by the San Antonio Spurs | |
Pro career | 1999–present |
League | NBA |
Career history | |
1999-2001 | Paris BR |
2001-present | San Antonio Spurs |
Career highlights and awards | |
2000 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship MVP 2001–02 NBA All-Rookie First Team 2008–09 All-NBA Third Team 3x NBA All-Star 2006, 2007, 2009 2007 NBA Finals MVP 3x NBA Champion 2003, 2005, 2007 2007 Euroscar European Player of the Year |
Parker retired from the French national team after the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Early Life
Parker was born in Bruges, Belgium, and raised in France. His father, Tony Parker Sr., was also a professional basketball player.
Tony Parker Media
Parker in a 2007–08 game against Washington Wizards' Gilbert Arenas
Parker attempts a free throw in a game against the Denver Nuggets in December 2010
Parker playing for France in 2011
Parker with Eva Longoria at the 2008 Emmy Awards
Parker and Longoria at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival
Other websites
- Official website Archived 2015-05-03 at the Wayback Machine
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com, or Basketball-Reference.com