Tony Parker
Tony Parker
William Anthony "Tony" Parker Jr.is a French professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association. The son of a professional basketball player, Parker played for two years in the French basketball league before entering the 2001 NBA draft. He was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 28th overall pick in the draft and quickly became their starting point guard. Parker has helped the Spurs win four NBA championships in 2003, 2005, 2007 and...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBasketball Player
Date of Birth17 May 1982
CountryUnited States of America
He said it very plain, very clear. He said, 'We need to repeat.' We're just about the only team that's won a championship lately that did not repeat.
He always thinks that if everything is good at home, you'll play better on the court.
I'm very concerned about it, ... We've not had our chain pulled like this before to realize what a problem there is.
When Boston and Orlando told me they were going to pick me at 21 and 22, I figured I don't need to do a workout for a second -round team. Boston and Orlando never drafted me because they said I was too skinny and no European point guard will make it in the League.
You're going to see ups and downs your whole career.
If Tim Duncan had 'Knicks' on his jersey, he'd be a god. He'd be more than Patrick Ewing. With four championships and two MVPs, I think people realize he's one of the best ever, but if he played in New York, he'd be way more famous.
I still have a lot of room for improvement. I need to become a more skilled player.
If we go to the conference finals and people say we had a bad season, I'll take that.
When I first came in the league, a lot of people were surprised by my knowledge about the history of the game.
The day when I am satisfied with what I have, will be the day I retire from the sport.
For me, speed isn't anything I ever practiced. It's all in the genes. Plus, my mom gave me a lot of vitamins when I was small.
If Tim Duncan had Knicks on his jersey, he'd be a god.
You never know, the way technology is going, we might all use the games for scouting by the time I retire.
I want to follow in my father's footsteps, but do it better.