Last Updated on September 5, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s detailed information about Tony Parker:
- Full Name: William Anthony Parker Jr.
- Nationality: French (also holds American citizenship)
- Age: Born on May 17, 1982
- Hometown: Bruges, Belgium (raised in France)
- Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters)
- Weight: 185 pounds (84 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters)
- Shoe Size: 12 (US)
- Number: 9
- Position: Point Guard
- High School: INSEP (French National Institute of Sport, Expertise, and Performance)
- College: Did not attend college (turned professional in France)
- NBA Draft: 2001 (1st round, 28th pick overall by the San Antonio Spurs)
- Teams Played For:
- San Antonio Spurs (2001–2018)
- Charlotte Hornets (2018–2019)
- Championship Rings: 4 (2003, 2005, 2007, 2014 with the San Antonio Spurs)
- Kids: 2 (Josh Parker and Liam Parker)
- Siblings: 2 brothers (T.J. Parker and Pierre Parker)
Tony Parker was a taller point guard during his era who had an explosive first step and was able to beat defenders with his quick first few steps. Parker was a very good driver of the basketball and a very good playmaker for Manu Ginóbili and Tim Duncan.
Fun Facts
- He used to write rap songs when he played in the NBA and a couple of them are pretty good. Parker’s raps are usually in French. The best one is probably Balance Toi.