Tony Parker

Tony Parker is a French-American basketball player who spent most of his NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs, winning four championships.

Known for his quickness and tear-drop floater, he became one of the greatest point guards in league history: Parker was the 2007 Finals MVP.

He helped popularize basketball in France.

pointguard

assist

To give support

floater · fastbreak · pick-and-roll · court vision · ball handler · penetration · teardrop · layup · speed · quickness

Spurs

San Antonio

South-central Texas city

Tim Duncan · David Robinson · playoffs · Western Conference · fundamentals · teamwork · defense · pick-and-roll · legacy · Texas

French

Paris

France's chief city

Eiffel Tower · Bordeaux · bilingual · European · Provence · Lyon · Marseille · Seine · accent

champion

trophy

Award for winning

dynasty · glory · triumph · excellence · achievement · legacy · winner · celebration · legend · podium

Opposites
NBA point guard rivals/nemeses

Tony ParkerChris Paul

Russell Westbrook · Jason Kidd · Steve Nash

NBA playing style

Tony ParkerShaquille O'Neal

Yao Ming · Stephen Curry · Ray Allen · Reggie Miller

Spurs system fit

Tony ParkerAllen Iverson

ball hog

Family

keeper, Tony, Parker, Anthony

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G