Tony Parker

Athlete

William Anthony 'Tony' Parker Jr. is a French former professional basketball player and majority owner of ASVEL Basket in the LNB Pro A. Drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in 2001, he spent 17 seasons with the team, winning four NBA championships in 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014. Parker was named the NBA Finals MVP in 2007, becoming the first European-born player to receive the award. After retiring from the NBA in 2019, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2023, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest point guards in the sport's history.

May 17, 1982 - Present French 16 Quotes

Quotes by Tony Parker

“When I was younger, I was a big fan of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.”
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“You have to be a little bit crazy to be successful.”
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“You have to have a short memory in this league. You can't dwell on the past.”
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“Pressure is something you put on yourself. I just go out there and play.”
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“I want to be the best. I want to be the best point guard in the league.”
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“I think the most important thing is to have fun while you're playing.”
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“My dad always told me to be a leader, and that's what I try to do.”
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“I don't play for the money. I play for the love of the game.”
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“Basketball is a game of runs.”
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“I'm always going to be a Spur.”
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“It's not about how you start, it's about how you finish.”
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life motivation perseverance
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“I just try to be a good teammate and help my team win.”
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“You have to stay hungry and motivated.”
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“I learned a lot from Tim Duncan. He's the best power forward ever.”
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“France is my country. I will always be proud to represent it.”
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“It's all about winning championships.”
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