Tony Parker

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Tony Parker
Parker with the Spurs in 2010.
Personal information
Born (1982-05-17) 17 May 1982 (age 41)
Bruges, Belgium
NationalityFrench
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
NBA draft2001 / 28th overall
Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
Playing career1999–present
PositionPoint guard
Number9
Career history
1999-2001Paris BR
2001-presentSan 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

William Anthony "Tony" Parker (born (1982-05-17)May 17, 1982) is a retired French basketball player that played for the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA. He was drafted by them in 2001.

Parker retired from the French national team after the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Early Life[change | change source]

Parker was born in Bruges, Belgium, and raised in France. His father, Tony Parker Sr., was also a professional basketball player.

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