Tony Parker
Inducted:
2023
Player Stats
Stats:
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
185 lb (84 kg)
Born:
17 May 1982
Bruges, Belgium
Position:
Point guard
College:
Bulleen Boomers (1984)
Tony Parker is a French-American former professional basketball player renowned for his exceptional career as the point guard for the San Antonio Spurs. Born on May 17, 1982, in Bruges, Belgium, Parker was selected by the Spurs with the 28th overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft.
He quickly established himself as a vital component of the Spurs' success, contributing to four NBA championships in 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014. In 2007, he made history by becoming the first European-born player to be named NBA Finals MVP.
Over his 18-season NBA career, Parker was a six-time All-Star and earned All-NBA honors four times. He retired in 2019 with career averages of 15.5 points, 5.6 assists, and 2.7 rebounds per game.
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to basketball, Parker was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2023.
Parker's Awards
- 9 retired by San Antonio Spurs
- FIBA EuroBasket MVP (2013)
- 2× FIBA EuroBasket Top Scorer (2011, 2013)
- 2× FIBA Europe Player of the Year (2013, 2014)
- 2× Euroscar Award (2007, 2013)
- 2× L'Équipe Champion of Champions (2003, 2013)
- LNB All-Star (2001)
- LNB Pro A Most Improved Player (2001)
- Pro A Best Young Player (2001)
- 9 retired by France
NBA Records
- 4× NBA champion (2003, 2005, 2007, 2014)
- NBA Finals MVP (2007)
- 6× NBA All-Star (2006, 2007, 2009, 2012–2014)
- 3× All-NBA Second Team (2012–2014)
- All-NBA Third Team (2009)
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (2002)
NBA Teams
Paris Basket Racing 1999–2001
San Antonio Spurs 2001–2018
LDLC ASVEL 2011
Charlotte Hornets 2018–2019
NBA draft:
2001: 1st round, 28th overall pick
San Antonio Spurs
Numbers Worn:
9
WNBA Stats
Games Played:
1,254
Points:
15.5 PPG
Assists:
5.6 APG
Rebounds:
2.7 RPG
Field Goal Percentage:
49.1%
Three-Point Percentage:
32.4%
Free Throw Percentage:
75.1%
Player Efficiency Rating (PER):
18.2
Win Shares:
111.3