Tony Parker

Birth Name:

William Anthony Parker

Birth Place:

Bruges, Belgium

Profession

Producer, Actor

Won a gold medal at the 2013 FIBA EuroBasket tournament
In 2007, he was inducted into the Legion of Honor as a Chevalier
In 2000, he won the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship
Married actress Eva Longoria in July 2007
Played in the French basketball league before entering the NBA Draft
Was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 28th pick in the 2001 NBA Draft
Was originally interested in both basketball and soccer, but chose basketball after watching Michael Jordan's ascent to stardom
A point guard in the NBA, he and Tim Duncan formed a dominant duo on the San Antonia Spurs
Played with ASVEL Villeurbanne during the 2011 NBA lockout
Released a music album called "TP" in 2007

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