Tony Parker

Tony Parker is an All-Star guard for the San Antonio Spurs. He is widely recognized as one of the premiere point guards in the NBA for his quickness and effective outside shooting. He is a star player for the National Basketball team of France and he is also recognized in the media for being the husband of U.S. television actress Eva Longoria.

Fast Facts

1. Born May 17, 1982
2. Birth Place: Bruges, Belgium
3. Drafted in 2001
4. 2-time NBA Champion
5. Married to Eva Longoria
6. 2007 NBA Finals MVP

Early Life

William Anthony Parker was born in Burges, Belgium on May 17, 1982. He played professional basketball in France with the Paris Basket Racing basketball club. He was heavily recruited by colleges in the United States, but decided to keep playing professionally in France.

Pro Career

Parker was selected in the 2001 draft by the San Antonio Spurs with the 28th Pick. He started his career as a solid back-up to point guard Antonio Daniels. After adjusting to the NBA style of play, he would lead the San Antonio Spurs as the starting point guard to an NBA Championship in 2003. He would win a second championship with the Spurs in 2005 and a third in 2007, this time as the NBA Finals MVP. On July 7, 2007 he married actress Eva Longoria.

Tony Parker Timeline

• May 17, 1982: Born in Bruges, Belgium
• 2001: Drafted by San Antonio Spurs
• 2003: Wins NBA Championship
• 2005: Wins NBA Championship
• 2006: NBA All-Star
• 2007: NBA All-Star, wins NBA Title and NBA Finals MVP Basket Racing
• 2007: Marries Eva Longoria

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