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Encyclopedia > Tony Parker
This article is about the French basketball player. For the American basketball player, see Anthony Parker. For other uses, see Anthony Parker (disambiguation).
Tony Parker
Position Point guard
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg)
League NBA
Team San Antonio Spurs
Jersey #9
Born May 17, 1982 (1982-05-17) (age 26)
Bruges, Belgium
Nationality French
Draft 28th overall, 2001
San Antonio Spurs
Pro career 1999–present
Former teams Paris BR (1999–2001)
Awards 2001–02 NBA All-Rookie First Team
2-time NBA All-Star
2007 NBA Finals MVP
Official profile Player Info

William Anthony "Tony" Parker[1] (born May 17, 1982(1982-05-17)) is a French professional basketball player with the NBA's San Antonio Spurs and member of France's national basketball team. Brought up in a family with close ties to basketball, Parker played for two years in the French basketball league before entering the 2001 NBA Draft. He was selected by the San Antonio Spurs and quickly became their starting point guard, helping the Spurs win three NBA Championships in 2003, 2005 and 2007. Deploying his pace and high field goal percentage to great effect, Parker has been selected as an NBA All-Star twice and was the 2007 NBA Finals MVP. He married actress Eva Longoria, best known for her role in the ABC television series Desperate Housewives, on 7 July 2007.[2] This article is about the American basketball player. ... 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Contents

Early life

Parker was born in Bruges, Belgium,[3] but raised in France.[1] His father, Tony Parker Sr., an African-American,[4] played basketball at Loyola University Chicago, as well as professionally overseas.[5] His mother, Pamela Firestone, was a Dutch model.[1] Parker enjoyed close relationships with his brothers and they would often attend their father's basketball games together.[6] At first, Parker was more interested in soccer, but after watching the evolution of Michael Jordan into a global basketball superstar, he changed his mind.[7] Moreover, Parker's two younger brothers were also heavily involved in basketball; T.J. and Pierre would go on to play basketball at professional and college levels respectively.[1] As Parker built his skill, his lack of size (notwithstanding a growth spurt at 15) decided his position on-court.[7] He played the point guard position, recognizing that his speed and agility made this station ideal for him.[7] He was eventually talent-spotted and asked to attend the National Institute for Sports and Physical Education in Paris.[8] After playing in the French minors for two seasons, Parker turned professional and signed with Paris Basket Racing in 1999.[1] Geography Country Belgium Community Flemish Community Region Flemish Region Province West Flanders Arrondissement Bruges Coordinates , , Area 138. ... Languages Predominantly American English Religions Protestantism (chiefly Baptist and Methodist); Roman Catholicism; Islam Related ethnic groups Sub-Saharan Africans and other African groups, some with Native American groups. ... A garden sign welcomes residents and visitors to Rogers Park as home of Loyola University Chicago. ... A model is a person who poses or displays for purposes of art, fashion, or other products and advertising. ... Soccer redirects here. ... For other persons named Michael Jordan, see Michael Jordan (disambiguation). ... Bob Cousy Point guard (PG), also called the one or the ball-handler, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. ... This article is about the capital of France. ... The Paris Basket Racing, or PBR, is a French basketball club based in Paris. ...


In the summer of 2000, Parker was invited to the Nike Hoop Summit in Indianapolis. There, in front of professional scouts and college coaches, he competed against the likes of future NBA players Darius Miles, Zach Randolph and Omar Cook. In a contest between the American and European All-Stars, Parker recorded 20 points, seven assists, four rebounds and two steals.[9] The Frenchman's performance prompted a recruiting war between several colleges, including UCLA and Georgia Tech who were on the verge of persuading Parker to join them.[9] However, Parker decided to forgo the NCAA and remain in France; he spent the next two years with Racing in the French championship before entering the 2001 NBA Draft. The Nike Hoop Summit is a basketball game held once a year that is comprised of high school players from America, as well as from around the globe. ... The Indianapolis skyline Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana. ... Darius LaVar Miles (born October 9, 1981 in Belleville, Illinois) is an American professional basketball player for the NBAs Portland Trail Blazers. ... Zach Randolph (born July 16, 1981 in Marion, Indiana) is an American professional basketball player currently with the New York Knicks of the NBA. // Randolph grew up in Marion, Indiana and attended Marion High School, where his coach was Moe Smedley. ... Omar Cook (born January 28, 1982 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American minor league professional basketball player. ... All-star (also, Allstar or All Star) is a term with meanings in both the worlds of sports and entertainment. ... The slam dunk by LeBron James is a field goal worth 2 points. ... In basketball, an assist is attributed to a player who passes the ball to a teammate in a way that leads to a score by field goal, meaning that he or she was assisting in the basket. ... A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw. ... In basketball, a steal occurs when a defensive player legally deflects and controls, catches, or bats to a teammate a pass or dribble of an offensive player. ... Binomial name Ucla xenogrammus Holleman, 1993 The largemouth triplefin, Ucla xenogrammus, is a fish of the family Tripterygiidae and only member of the genus Ucla, found in the Pacific Ocean from Viet Nam, the Philippines, Palau and the Caroline Islands to Papua New Guinea, Australia (including Christmas Island), and the... The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets mens basketball team represents the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in NCAA Division 1-A basketball. ... The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA, often said NC-Double-A) is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletics programs of many colleges and universities in the United States. ... The LNB (Ligue Nationale de Basketball) is the French professional basketball league. ... 2001 NBA Draft — 27 June 2001 – New York City, New York Kwame Brown became the first high school player to be drafted number one overall in draft history. ...


NBA career

San Antonio Spurs

First championship

...when we gave him his first workout, we didn't think he was tough enough – and we sent him home. And then we set up another interview, another workout... and he was fantastic in that one.
Gregg Popovich, after the 2007 championship[10]

Prior to the 2001 NBA Draft, Parker was invited to the San Antonio Spurs summer camp. Parker's first experiences were daunting as coach Gregg Popovich had him play against Spurs scout and ex-NBA player Lance Blanks. Parker was so overwhelmed by Blank's tough and physical defense that Popovich was ready to send him away after just 10 minutes.[11] But after seeing a "best of" mix tape of Parker's best plays, Popovich decided to invite Parker a second time.[9] This time, Parker made a better impression against Blanks; the Frenchman later described Blanks as a "one-man wrecking crew".[11] But while Popovich decided that Parker was worth the gamble, the Spurs still had to hope that other teams would not pick Parker during the draft. As it were, Parker's name was barely mentioned in the pre-draft predictions and the point guard was drafted 28th overall by the Spurs on draft day.[9] Gregg Popovich (born January 28, 1949 in East Chicago, Indiana) is the head coach of the National Basketball Associations San Antonio Spurs. ... 2001 NBA Draft — 27 June 2001 – New York City, New York Kwame Brown became the first high school player to be drafted number one overall in draft history. ... The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. ... Gregg Popovich (born January 28, 1949 in East Chicago, Indiana) is the head coach of the National Basketball Associations San Antonio Spurs. ... Lance Blanks (born September 9, 1966, in Del Rio, Texas) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 1st round (26th overall) of the 1990 NBA Draft. ...


Playing backup to Antonio Daniels,[9] Parker made 77 regular season appearances in his rookie season, averaging 9.2 points, 4.3 assists and 2.6 rebounds in 29.4 minutes per game.[1] When he played against the Los Angeles Clippers on November 30, 2001, he became the third French player ever to play in an NBA game, after Tariq Abdul-Wahad and Jerome Moiso.[12] Parker brought to the Spurs a greater tempo in their game, getting his teammates better looks at the basket whenever he was involved in transition offense. He could also hit open jump shots, and this created greater space for the big men on the team, Tim Duncan and David Robinson.[9] By the end of the season, the rookie led San Antonio in assists and steals, and was named to the All-Rookie First Team for 2001–02, becoming the first foreign-born guard to earn the honor.[1] Although the Spurs were eliminated during the playoffs,[13] Parker's performances did not go unnoticed.[9] Antonio Ray Daniels (born 19 March 1975 in Columbus, Ohio) is a professional basketball player in the NBA. After playing college basketball at Bowling Green State University, he was selected by the Vancouver Grizzlies (now Memphis Grizzlies) with the fourth overall pick of the 1997 NBA Draft. ... The slam dunk by LeBron James is a field goal worth 2 points. ... In basketball, an assist is attributed to a player who passes the ball to a teammate in a way that leads to a score by field goal, meaning that he or she was assisting in the basket. ... A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw. ... Clippers redirects here. ... is the 334th day of the year (335th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Tariq Abdul-Wahad (born Olivier Michael Saint-Jean November 3, 1974 in Maisons-Alfort, Val-de-Marne) is a French professional basketball player. ... Jérome Moïso (born in Paris on June 15, 1978) is a French basketball player, formerly of the American NBA. Drafted in 2000, he played for the Boston Celtics, Charlotte and New Orleans Hornets, Toronto Raptors, New Jersey Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers. ... Timothy Tim Theodore Duncan (born April 25, 1976 in Christiansted, St. ... David Maurice Robinson (born August 6, 1965)) is a retired American NBA basketball player, who is often considered one of the greatest centers to ever play the game. ... In basketball, a steal occurs when a defensive player legally deflects and controls, catches, or bats to a teammate a pass or dribble of an offensive player. ... The 2001-02 NBA season is the 56th season of the National Basketball Association. ... Bob Cousy Point guard (PG), also called the one or the ball-handler, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. ... The 2001 NBA Playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Associations 2000-01 season. ...


By his sophomore season, Parker had won his first championship ring. He played in all 82 regular season games as San Antonio's starting point guard[14] in a team that was largely revamped from previous years.[9] He improved his regular season statistics significantly, averaging 15.5 points per game (ppg), 5.3 assists per game (apg) and 2.6 rebounds per game (rpg).[14] Parker's role as the team's playmaker was reflected in his leading the team in assists on 49 occasions.[1] During the 2003 NBA All-Star Weekend, Parker represented the Sophomores in the Got Milk? Rookie Challenge, and also participated in the inaugural 989 Sports Skills Challenge.[1] In the post season, Parker recorded two career bests in scoring[1] as the Spurs, led by Tim Duncan, defeated the New Jersey Nets 4–2 in the finals, and Parker earned his first NBA championship ring.[15] Despite the victory, Parker struggled with inconsistent play throughout the playoffs, and was often substituted for the more experienced guards Steve Kerr and Speedy Claxton late in the games.[11] Throughout the season, Parker also felt that he was often criticized too harshly by coach Popovich; in retrospect, coach Popovich admitted he was critical of his young playmaker, stating he wanted Parker to build a thick skin and mature sooner than his peers.[11] The 2002-03 NBA season was the 57th season of the National Basketball Association. ... Bob Cousy Point guard (PG), also called the one or the ball-handler, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. ... Points per game, often abbreviated PPG, is the average number of points scored by a player in a sport, over the course of a whole season or career. ... Rebound is a term used in sports describe the ball (or puck or other object of play) becoming available for possession by either opponent after an attempt to put the ball or puck into the goal has been unsuccessful. ... In football (soccer), a playmaker is an attacking player who controls the flow of the teams offensive play, and is often involved in passing moves which lead to goals[1]. The term overlaps somewhat with attacking midfielder, but playmakers are not constrained to a single position - creativity is the... The National Basketball Association (NBA) holds an All-Star Weekend every February, with a variety of basketball-related events, exhibitions, and performances culminating in the NBA All-Star Game held on Sunday night. ... Got Milk? is an American advertising campaign encouraging the purchase of cows milk, which was created by the advertising agency Goodby Silverstein & Partners for the California Milk Processor Board in 1993 and later licensed for use by milk processors and dairy farmers. ... The Rookie Challenge is a competition held during the NBA_All-Star_Weekend on the day prior to the regular All-Star game. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... The 2003 NBA playoffs was the postseason of the National Basketball Associations 2002-03 NBA season. ... The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team. ... The 2003 NBA Finals was the championship round of the 2002-03 NBA season. ... This page is a candidate to be copied to Wiktionary using the Transwiki process. ... Stephen Douglas Steve Kerr (born September 27, 1965 in Beirut, Lebanon) is a retired American professional basketball player. ... Craig Speedy Claxton (born May 8, 1978 in Hempstead, New York) is an American basketball player with the NBAs Atlanta Hawks. ...


Second championship

Despite winning a championship with the Spurs, doubts lingered over Parker's future. The Spurs had attempted and failed to acquire New Jersey Nets' Jason Kidd, but Parker told coach Popovich that he wanted to be San Antonio's starting point guard and he was ready to work hard to become a great player.[16] Parker played well during the regular season, recording 14.7 ppg, 5.5 apg and 3.2 rpg.[14] However, the Spurs were defeated by perennial rivals Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semi-finals in the 2004 NBA Playoffs, and the favorites were denied back-to-back titles.[9] The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team. ... Jason Frederick Kidd (born March 23, 1973) is an American professional basketball player in the NBA who currently plays for the Dallas Mavericks. ... The 2003-04 NBA season was the 58th season of the National Basketball Association. ... The Los Angeles Lakers are a National Basketball Association (NBA) team based in Los Angeles, California. ... The Western Conference of the National Basketball Association is made up of fifteen teams, and organized in three divisions of five teams each. ... The 2004 NBA Playoffs was the postseason of the National Basketball Associations 2003-2004 season. ...


During the 2004–05 season, Parker recorded improved regular season statistics, securing career-highs of 16.6 ppg, 6.1 apg and 3.7 rpg.[14] He was also ranked 13th in the league in total assists, and was third among point guards in field goal percentage.[1] The Spurs were strong in the playoffs, and Parker was instrumental in the victories over the Denver Nuggets, Seattle Supersonics and Phoenix Suns.[9] However, the Frenchman struggled in the Finals series against the Detroit Pistons. Spurs colleagues Manu Ginobili and Brent Barry often took over playmaking duties as Parker was unable to perform as well as he did in the regular season.[11] Pitted against ex-Finals MVP and All-Defensive Team member Chauncey Billups, Parker's jump shot became inconsistent, and his trademark drives to the hoop were often smothered by the defensively strong Pistons frontcourt anchored by four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Ben Wallace.[11] Nevertheless, with the combination of Tim Duncan's consistent performances, the emergence of Argentine star Ginobili and Parker operating as playmaker, the Spurs won their third ever NBA championship by defeating the defending champions 4–3 in the 2005 NBA Finals.[15] The 2004-05 NBA season was the 59th season of the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... Field goal percentage in basketball is the ratio of field goals made to field goals attempted. ... The 2005 NBA Playoffs was the postseason of the National Basketball Associations 2004-2005 season. ... For the original defunct Denver Nuggets, see Denver Nuggets (original). ... The Seattle SuperSonics (also called the Seattle Sonics) are an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington. ... The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team, based in Phoenix, Arizona. ... The Detroit Pistons are a team in the National Basketball Association based in the Detroit metropolitan area. ... Emanuel David Ginobili (Spanish: Ginóbili) (born July 28, 1977 in Bahía Blanca, Argentina), better known as Manu Ginobili, is an Argentine basketball player of Italian descent. ... Brent Robert Barry (born December 31, 1971 in Hempstead, New York) is an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA), currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs. ... The NBA All-Defensive Team is the NBAs annual honor given to the best defensive players in the NBA during the regular season. ... Chauncey Ray Billups (born September 25, 1976, in Denver, Colorado) is an American professional basketball player. ... Frontcourt is a term used in basketball referring to the small forward, power forward, and center positions as a cohesive unit. ... The National Basketball Associations Defensive Player of the Year Award has been handed out since 1983. ... For the British MP, see Ben Wallace (UK politician). ... Argentina is a country in southern South America, situated between the Andes in the west and the southern Atlantic Ocean in the east. ... The 2005 NBA Finals was the championship round of the 2004-05 National Basketball Association season. ...

He told me, ‘Coach, I’ll play in the NBA and, one day, France will recognise me as a great player’. It’s incredible how, at 18 years old, he could have such confidence. I thought he could play in the NBA, but not that he would become a player of the importance he is today.
Claude Bergeaud, who coached Parker on the France junior team[5]

Third championship

Parker was selected for the first time in his career an NBA All-Star for the 2005–06 season[17] as he managed a regular season career-high 18.9 ppg and a solid .548 in field goal percentage.[14] Parker's scoring average was even higher than Duncan's,[18] and his form propelled the Spurs to a 63–19 win-loss record and qualification for the 2006 NBA Playoffs. However, the top-seeded Spurs were again unable to win back-to-back titles as they were eliminated in the second round by the Dallas Mavericks.[19] The National Basketball Association (NBA) holds an All-Star Weekend every February, with a variety of basketball-related events, exhibitions, and performances culminating in the NBA All-Star Game held on Sunday night. ... The 2005-06 NBA season was the 60th season of the National Basketball Association. ... The 2006 NBA Playoffs was the postseason of the National Basketball Associations 2005-06 season. ... The Dallas Mavericks (also known as the Mavs) are a professional basketball team of the National Basketball Association based in Dallas, Texas. ...


On 14 February 2007, after delivering consistent numbers in the first half of the 2006–07 season, Parker was selected to play in the 2007 NBA All-Star Game as a reserve guard.[20] With Parker operating as the starting point guard in the 2006–07 season, the Spurs qualified for the 2007 NBA Playoffs and finished second in the Southwest Division.[21] In the Western Conference Semifinals, the Spurs met the Phoenix Suns led by two-time and reigning NBA MVP Steve Nash. In the match-up versus the best point guard of his generation, Parker used his speed to score an easy layup, or hit with his improved mid-range jump shot.[11] Suns coach Mike D'Antoni even used All-Defensive Team forward Shawn Marion to cover Parker, but the Frenchman used the pick and roll to beat his much bigger counterpart.[11] After eliminating the Suns, the Spurs defeated the Utah Jazz 4–1 to win the Western Conference Finals.[22] Parker and the Spurs went on to face the Cleveland Cavaliers and swept them 4–0 to win the 2007 NBA Finals.[23] In this series, Parker consistently outplayed his Cavaliers conterparts Daniel Gibson and All-Defensive Team member Larry Hughes and scored a series-high 24.5 points, accompanied by a high field goal percentage of 56.8% and of 57.1% from three point range.[11] For his performances, he was named the 2007 NBA Finals MVP,[23] becoming the first European-born player to receive the award.[5] is the 45th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... The 2006-07 NBA season was the 61st season of the National Basketball Association. ... The 2007 NBA All-Star Game will be played on February 18, 2007 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegass Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. ... The 2007 NBA Playoffs was the postseason to the National Basketball Associations 2006-2007 season. ... The Southwest Division is a division in the Western Conference of the NBA. The Mavericks, Rockets, Grizzlies, Spurs all came from the now defunct Midwest Division and the Hornets came from the Central Division in the Eastern Conference. ... The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team, based in Phoenix, Arizona. ... National Basketball Association Most Valuable Player Award was first awarded after the 1955-56 NBA season. ... Stephen John Nash, OC, OBC (born February 7, 1974),[1][2][3] is a Canadian professional basketball player who plays point guard for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... Allen Iverson performing a high percentage layup. ... Mike DAntoni (born May 9, 1951 in Mullens, West Virginia) is a basketball coach and former basketball player. ... In the context of basketball, forward usually refers to one of two positions: Power forward Small forward In addition, some basketball players share the attributes of a small forward and a point guard, and are accordingly called point forwards. ... Shawn Dwayne Marion (born May 7, 1978 in Waukegan, Illinois) is an American professional basketball player currently for the Miami Heat of the NBA. He is widely regarded as one of the most versatile players in the league due to his ability to play many positions. ... The pick and roll (also called screen and roll or shortened to screen-roll) in basketball, is an offensive play in which a player sets a screen (pick) for a teammate handling the ball and then slips behind the defender (rolls) to accept a pass. ... The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. ... The Cleveland Cavaliers (also known as the Cavs) are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. ... The 2007 NBA Finals was the championship series of the 2006-07 National Basketball Association season, and was the conclusion of the 2007 NBA Playoffs. ... This article is about the basketball player. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award is presented to the National Basketball Association (NBA) player in the NBA Finals that is seen as contributing the most to the series. ...


In the 2007–08 regular season, Parker recorded similar averages as the previous two seasons for points and rebounds, and set a career-high for assists per game.[14] The Spurs finished third in the Western Conference and faced the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 2008 NBA Playoffs. For the third time in four years, San Antonio prevailed over Phoenix; Parker had an outstanding first round series, averaging nearly 30 points and 7 assists a game.[24] In the next round against Chris Paul's New Orleans Hornets, the Spurs dropped the first two road games before responding with a strong win in the third game. In that game, Parker recorded a double with 31 points and 11 assists.[25] The 2007-08 NBA season was the 62nd season of the National Basketball Association. ... The 2008 NBA Playoffs is the postseason for the National Basketball Associations 2007-08 season. ... Christopher Emmanuel Paul (born May 6, 1985) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays point guard for the New Orleans Hornets of the NBA. His nickname is CP3. ... The New Orleans Hornets are a professional basketball team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. ...


National team

Olympic medal record
Competitor for Flag of France France
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European Championships
Bronze 2005 Serbia & Montenegro France

Parker played for France's Junior National Team in the European Junior Championships in both 1998 and 2000.[1] He was elected Most Valuable Player of the 2000 tournament when France captured the championship, recording 25.8 ppg, 6.8 apg and 6.8 spg.[9][26] With the senior team, Parker has played in the 2001, 2003, 2005 and 2007 European Championships. France won the bronze medal in the 2005 Championships, defeating the Spanish team 98–68.[27] The captain of the national team since 2003, Parker was slated to lead France in the 2006 World Championships, but was unable to play after breaking a finger when he caught his hand in the jersey of a Brazil player in France's final warmup for the Worlds.[28] During Eurobasket 2007, Parker averaged 22.2 ppg and 3.0 apg in the first five games of the tournament,[29] but France were defeated in the quarter-finals by Russia.[30] Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... This article is about the sport. ... This article is about the basketball tournament. ... Eurobasket 2005 Logo The 2005 European Basketball Championship, commonly called Eurobasket 2005, was held in Serbia and Montenegro between 16 September and 25 September 2005. ... In sports, a Most Valuable Player (MVP) award is an honor typically bestowed upon the best performing player or players on a specific team, in an entire league, or for a particular contest or series of contests. ... The France national basketball team is the national basketball team representing France. ... The 2001 European Basketball Championship, commonly called Eurobasket 2001, was held in Turkey between August 31 and September 9, 2001. ... The 2003 European Basketball Championship, commonly called Eurobasket 2003, was held in Sweden between 5 September and 14 September 2003. ... Eurobasket 2005 Logo The 2005 European Basketball Championship, commonly called Eurobasket 2005, was held in Serbia and Montenegro between 16 September and 25 September 2005. ... The 2007 FIBA European Basketball Championship, commonly called EuroBasket 2007, is the 35th regional championship held by FIBA Europe. ... This article is about the basketball tournament. ... The Spain national basketball team is the basketball team that represents Spain in international competitions. ... Official logo The 2006 Basketball World Championship will be hosted by Japan in August and September 2006. ... The 2007 FIBA European Basketball Championship, commonly called EuroBasket 2007, is the 35th regional championship held by FIBA Europe. ...


Player profile

Parker attempts a layup in a game against the Milwaukee Bucks
Parker attempts a layup in a game against the Milwaukee Bucks

Parker plays the point guard position and has established himself as a potent scorer. Voted by his peers in a 2007 poll as one of the quickest players in the NBA,[31] he often slashes to the basket for a layup or teardrop shot. Despite his relatively small size for a basketball player (6'2"), he led the league in "points in the paint" for a large portion of the 2005–06 season. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2048 × 1536 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2048 × 1536 pixel, file size: 1. ... Allen Iverson performing a high percentage layup. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Allen Iverson performing a high percentage layup. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Basketball moves. ... The 2005-06 NBA season was the 60th season of the National Basketball Association. ...


In the initial part of his NBA career, Parker was still considered an erratic shooter of the ball and during the 2005 off-season, coach Popovich decided to work on this aspect of his play. Seeing his mediocre shooting percentages (at that point, Parker only hit 65% of his free throws, and only 27.6% of his three point shots), he let him train extra sessions with Spurs shooting coach Chip Engelland.[11] Engelland forbade Parker to shoot any three point shots, and among others, corrected his shooting motion and his thumb position. As a result, by the 2006–07 season, Parker had reduced his three point shots by 117 whilst shooting 147 more normal field goal attempts compared to 2005, and his accuracy rose by 4% (field goals and three point shots) and he was able to connect on 78% of his free throws that season.[11] Parker's field goal percentage is also high for a point guard, and his speed also makes him a fast break player. However, his style of play has had adverse effects on his knees (tendinitis).[32] It has been suggested that Three point play be merged into this article or section. ... In basketball, a three-point field goal, three-pointer, three-point shot, or, simply, three is a field goal made from beyond the three point line, a designated semi-ellipsoid arc radiating from the basket. ... The 2006-07 NBA season was the 61st season of the National Basketball Association. ... Field goal percentage in basketball is the ratio of field goals made to field goals attempted. ... Reeses Fast Break is a candy bar similar to the Reeses Peanut Butter Cup. ... Tendonitis (also tenonitis or tendinitis) is an inflammation of a tendon. ...


Honors

  • Individual honors for club
    • NBA Championship Finals MVP: 2007
    • NBA All-Star: 2006, 2007
    • Member of the 2006 San Antonio All-Star Shooting Stars team. He sealed the victory by making the half-court shot on his first attempt, setting an All-Star Shooting Star record time of 25.1 seconds.[33] He was joined on the team by retired Spur Steve Kerr, and Kendra Wecker from the San Antonio Silver Stars of the WNBA.[33]
  • Junior national team
    • European under-20 Champion: 2000
  • Individual honors for junior national team
    • European under-20 MVP
  • Other honors
    • Inducted into the Legion of Honor with the rank of Chevalier: 2007
    • European Player of the Year: 2007[34]

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NBA career statistics

Correct as of 26 May 2008[14]
Regular season Team GP MPG SPG BPG RPG APG PPG FG% 3P% FT%
2001–02 San Antonio 77 29.4 1.2 0.1 2.6 4.3 9.2 0.419 0.323 0.675
2002–03 San Antonio 82 33.8 0.9 0.0 2.6 5.3 15.5 0.464 0.337 0.755
2003–04 San Antonio 75 34.4 0.8 0.1 3.2 5.5 14.7 0.447 0.312 0.702
2004–05 San Antonio 80 34.2 1.2 0.0 3.7 6.1 16.6 0.482 0.276 0.650
2005–06 San Antonio 80 33.9 1.0 0.0 3.3 5.8 18.9 0.548 0.306 0.707
2006–07 San Antonio 77 32.5 1.1 0.1 3.2 5.5 18.6 0.500 0.395 0.783
2007–08 San Antonio 69 33.5 0.8 0.1 3.2 6.8 18.8 0.494 0.258 0.715
Career 540 33.1 1.0 0.0 3.1 5.5 16.0 0.487 0.314 0.716
Playoffs Team GP MPG SPG BPG RPG APG PPG FG% 3P% FT%
2001–02 San Antonio 10 34.1 0.9 0.1 2.9 4.0 15.5 0.456 0.370 0.750
2002–03 San Antonio 24 33.9 0.9 0.1 2.8 3.5 14.7 0.403 0.268 0.713
2003–04 San Antonio 10 38.6 1.3 0.1 2.1 7.0 18.4 0.429 0.395 0.657
2004–05 San Antonio 23 37.3 0.7 0.1 2.9 4.3 17.2 0.454 0.188 0.632
2005–06 San Antonio 13 36.5 1.0 0.1 3.6 3.8 21.1 0.460 0.222 0.810
2006–07 San Antonio 19 37.5 1.2 0.0 3.2 6.0 20.6 0.480 0.333 0.679
2007–08 San Antonio 15 38.3 1.0 0.0 3.7 6.0 22.3 0.498 0.375 0.733
Career 115 36.5 1.0 0.1 3.1 4.8 18.4 0.455 0.300 0.709

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Off the court

Family life

Parker's parents continue to remain influential in his life even after their divorce. His mother, a health-food coach, gives him tips on healthy eating, while he discusses his performance after each game with his father over the phone.[6] Divorce or dissolution of marriage is the ending of a marriage before the death of either spouse. ...


Parker is now married to actress Eva Longoria, who is seven years his senior. After announcing their engagement on 30 November 2006,[35] they were wed in France on July 7, 2007.[2] Parker quoted during the 2007 NBA All-Star Game that "Eva is doing everything, I'm just going to show up and say yes." Longoria, a Texas native from nearby Corpus Christi, is a courtside regular at Spurs home games. The civil ceremony was followed by a full Roman Catholic wedding ceremony at the Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois Church in Paris, France. For the baseball player with a similar name, see Evan Longoria. ... is the 334th day of the year (335th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 188th day of the year (189th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... The 2007 NBA All-Star Game will be played on February 18, 2007 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegass Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. ... For other uses, see Texas (disambiguation). ... Nickname: Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: , Country State Counties Nueces, San Patricio Government  - Mayor Henry Garrett Area  - City 460. ... The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... Saint-Germain lAuxerrois Saint-Germain lAuxerrois The Church of Saint-Germain lAuxerrois is situated at 2, Place du Louvre, Paris 75001; the nearest Metro station is Louvre. ... The Eiffel Tower has become the symbol of Paris throughout the world. ...


Philanthropy

In the field of philanthropy, Parker donates a block of 20 tickets for each home game to underprivileged youth.[1] Parker is also the first ambassador for Make-A-Wish France.[36] The Foundation is a non-profit organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. On his personal website, Parker states: "I already knew Make-A-Wish as it is very famous around the world and I have previously taken part in the granting of wishes by meeting children and their families. I decided to commit to working with Make-A-Wish France when I understood the true dedication there and I realised that I could help to grant as many wishes as possible."[36] Philanthropy is the act of donating money, goods, time, or effort to support a charitable cause, usually over an extended period of time and in regard to a defined objective. ... The AT&T Center is an indoor arena located in San Antonio, Texas, USA. It was completed in 2002 as the SBC Center at a cost of $175 million, financed by county issued bonds which were supported by a hotel-occupancy and car rental tax increase and an additional contribution... Make-A-Wish Foundation logo The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that grants wishes to children (2. ... A charitable foundation is a legal categorization of nonprofit organizations that either donate funds and support to other organizations, or provide the sole source of funding for their own activities. ...


Other interests

Parker is an avid fan of hip-hop music and rap. He has released a French hip-hop album with producer Polygrafic (Sound Scientists). The first single from the album Top of the Game, featuring rapper Fabolous and Booba, was released in March 2007. The accompanying video features Spurs teammates Robert Horry, Tim Duncan and Brent Barry, as well as former teammate Nazr Mohammed.[37] He also made a video for another song off his album called "Balance-toi", which features Eva Longoria. Breakdance, an early form of hip hop dance, often involves battles, showing off skills without any physical contact with the adversaries. ... Rapping is one of the elements of hip hop and the distinguishing feature of hip hop music; it is a form of rhyming lyrics spoken rhythmically over musical instruments, with a musical backdrop of sampling, scratching and mixing by DJs. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... TP is the debut album by NBA star, Tony Parker. ... John Jackson (born November 18, 1977), better known by his stage name Fabolous, is an American rapper. ... Elie Yaffa (born December 9, 1976 in Boulogne-Billancourt, France), better known by his stage name Booba is a half Senegalese and half French rapper from Boulogne-Billancourt, a commune in the western suburbs of Paris. ... March 2007 is the third month of the year. ... Robert Horry (born August 25, 1970 in Harford County, Maryland) is an American professional basketball player. ... Timothy Tim Theodore Duncan (born April 25, 1976 in Christiansted, St. ... Brent Robert Barry (born December 31, 1971 in Hempstead, New York) is an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA), currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs. ... Nazr Tahiru Mohammed (first name pronounced NAH-Zi) (born September 5, 1977 in Chicago, Illinois) is a professional basketball player with the NBAs Detroit Pistons. ... Balance Toi is the first single from the forthcoming album off NBA player Tony Parker. ...


Parker was also involved in the Paris bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics. His reaction to London's successful bid was: "I don't know what else we could have done. If we don't have it now, I guess we will never get it. The IOC seems to be very pro-Anglo-Saxon. I feel extremely gutted."[38] Paris 2012 was one of the five short-listed bids for the 2012 Summer Olympics, proposing that the games be held in Paris, France. ... London 2012 redirects here. ... London 2012 was the successful bid for the 2012 Summer Games, to be held in London with most events taking place in Stratford, Newham. ...


Notes

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  2. ^ a b Parker, Longoria Attend Civil Ceremony, apnews.myway.com, accessed 7 July 2007.
  3. ^ Tony Parker, msn.foxsports.com, accessed 23 February 2008.
  4. ^ The Import of Winning, The Village Voice.
  5. ^ a b c Parker's Dreams Come True, The New Paper, 24 June 2007.
  6. ^ a b My Family, tp9.net, accessed 14 June 2007.
  7. ^ a b c A Family Thing, tp9.net, accessed 20 February 2008.
  8. ^ From INSEP to PSG, tp9.net, accessed 4 May 2007.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Tony Parker Bio, jockbio.com, accessed 28 January 2008.
  10. ^ Wire Services. "Spurs Coach: I didn't like him", The New Paper, 24 June 2007.
  11. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Hieronimi, Jan (September/October 2007), FIVE magazine: 36-39. 
  12. ^ Friedman, Brad, "Depth of Talent and Promise Impressive Out of France", nba.com, accessed 5 February 2008.
  13. ^ Back to the Big Show, nba.com, 27 May 2001, accessed 30 September 2007.
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  16. ^ Wetzel, Dan, "French connection", sports.yahoo.com, 14 June 2007, accessed 30 September 2007.
  17. ^ Boxscore, nba.com, 19 February 2006, accessed 4 May 2007.
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  21. ^ 2006-07 DIVISION STANDINGS, nba.com, accessed 14 June 2007.
  22. ^ At a Glance 2007, nba.com, accessed 14 June 2007.
  23. ^ a b Parker, Spurs Close Out Cavs for Fourth Title, nba.com, 15 June 2007, accessed 15 June 2007.
  24. ^ Spurs KO Rattled Suns to Close Out Series, nba.com, 30 April 2008, accessed 9 May 2008.
  25. ^ Spurs Riding High After Game 3 Victory, nba.com, 9 May 2008, accessed 9 May 2008.
  26. ^ Palmares de Tony Parker, tp9.net, accessed 4 May 2007.
  27. ^ Eurobasket2005.com, fibaeurope.com, 25 September 2005, accessed 4 May 2007.
  28. ^ Wilkinson, Simon, "Parker ruled out of FIBA World Championship with injury", fiba.com, 18 August 2006, accessed 4 May 2007.
  29. ^ Tony Parker, eurobasket2007.org, accessed 12 September 2007.
  30. ^ Game card, eurobasket2007.org, 13 September 2007, accessed 14 September 2007.
  31. ^ SI Players Poll, sportsillustrated.cnn.com, 20 February 2007, accessed 20 April 2007.
  32. ^ Another face, tp9.net, accessed 4 May 2007.
  33. ^ a b "NBA Shooting Stars Competition", insidehoops.com, 17 February 2007, accessed 20 March 2007.
  34. ^ AFP. Parker named European Player of the Year, afp.google.com, 4 January 2008, accessed 12 January 2008.
  35. ^ Alexander, Bryan, "Eva Longoria & Tony Parker Engaged", people.aol.com, 30 November 2006, accessed 5 April 2007.
  36. ^ a b Charity, tp9.net, accessed 4 May 2007.
  37. ^ Strong, Nolan, "Spurs Tony Parker Records With Fabolous, French Album On The Way", allhiphop.com, 1 November 2005, accessed 23 July 2007.
  38. ^ "Chirac 'disappointed' in defeat", bbc.co.uk, 6 July 2005, accessed 23 July 2007.

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See also

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Bobby Simmons (born June 2, 1980) in Chicago, IL) is a professional basketball player in the NBA. Simmons played three years of college basketball for DePaul University before being selected in the second round (42nd pick overall) of the 2001 NBA Draft by the Seattle SuperSonics. ... Eric Chenowith (born March 9, 1979 in Villa Park, California) is an American basketball player. ... Kyle Hill is a professional basketball player who was picked by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2001 NBA Draft, placing 44th overall. ... Sean Lampley (born September 3, 1979, in Harvey, Illinois) is an American professional basketball player. ... Loren Woods (born 21 June 1978, in St. ... Ousmane Cisse (born October 20, 1982 in Bamako) is a professional basketball player from Mali who currently plays in Israel. ... Antonis Fotsis (Greek: Αντώνης Φώτσης; born April 1, 1981 in Athens, Greece) is a Greek professional basketball player who currently plays for Dynamo Moscow. ... Ruben Bertand Boumtje-Boumtje (born May 20, 1978 in Edda, Cameroon) is a professional basketball player. ... Alton Ford (born May 29, 1981, in Houston, Texas) is an American professional basketball player, formerly in the National Basketball Association. ... Andre Hutson (born 1979 in USA) is professional basketball player from United States who plays for Efes Pilsen SK. He plays as small forward and power forward and 2. ... Jarron Collins (born December 2, 1978) is a professional basketball player for the NBA. Collins is a notable graduate of Harvard-Westlake School and Stanford University and currently plays for the Utah Jazz. ... Kenneth (Kenny) Satterfield a. ... Maurice Cardale Jeffers (Born April 3, 1979 in Morrilton, Arkansas) is an American professional basketball player. ... Robertas Javtokas (born March 20, 1980 in Å iauliai, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union) is a Lithuanian basketball center playing for Panathinaikos in the Greek A1 and Euroleague. ... Alvin Jones (born September 9, 1978 in Luxembourg) is a professional basketball player. ... Bryan Bracey was a basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs. ... The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. ... The 2007-08 San Antonio Spurs season will be their 40th season and 30th in the National Basketball Association. ... DerMarr Miles Johnson (born May 5, 1980, in Washington, D.C.) is an American basketball player currently with the Benetton Treviso of the Serie A. After attending the University of Cincinnati with future NBA players Kenyon Martin, Ruben Patterson and Kenny Satterfield, and draftee Steve Logan, he was selected sixth... Damon Lamon Stoudamire (born September 3, 1973 in Portland, Oregon) is an American NBA basketball player, currently playing for the Memphis Grizzlies. ... Michael Howard Finley (born March 6, 1973, in Melrose Park, Illinois) is an American professional basketball player who is currently with the NBAs San Antonio Spurs. ... Ime Sunday Udoka (pronounced EE-may you-DOE-kuh[1]) (born August 9, 1977 in Portland, Oregon) is an American professional basketball player of partial Nigerian descent. ... Fabricio Raúl Jesús Oberto (born March 21, 1975 in Las Varillas, Córdoba, Argentina) is a professional basketball player, currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. He is a power forward/center and 207 cm (6 9) and 110 kg (243 lb). ... Jacque Vaughn (born February 11, 1975 in Los Angeles, California) is a professional basketball player currently with the New Jersey Nets in the NBA. He played collegiately at the University of Kansas and was selected 27th overall by the Utah Jazz in the 1997 NBA Draft. ... Bruce Bowen Jr. ... Matthew (Matt) Robert Bonner (born April 5, 1980 in Concord, New Hampshire) is an American professional basketball player currently with the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA. Standing 610 at 240 lb, Bonner was drafted out of the University of Florida by the Chicago Bulls in the 2nd round... Brent Robert Barry (born December 31, 1971 in Hempstead, New York) is an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA), currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs. ... Emanuel David Ginóbili, better known as Manu Ginóbili (born 28 July 1977 in Bahía Blanca, Argentina), is an Argentinian basketball player. ... Timothy Tim Theodore Duncan (born April 25, 1976 in Christiansted, St. ... Robert Horry (born August 25, 1970 in Harford County, Maryland) is an American professional basketball player. ... Ian Mahinmi (pronounced ; born November 5, 1986 in Rouen, France) is a French basketball player. ... Kurt Vincent Thomas (born October 4, 1972, in Dallas, Texas) is an American professional basketball player with the National Basketball Associations (NBA) San Antonio Spurs. ... Gregg Popovich (born January 28, 1949 in East Chicago, Indiana) is the head coach of the National Basketball Associations San Antonio Spurs. ...

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San Antonio Spurs 2002-03 NBA Champions

3 Jackson | 8 Smith | 9 Parker | 10 Claxton | 12 Bowen | 20 Ginóbili | 21 Duncan (Finals MVP) | 25 Kerr | 31 Rose | 35 Ferry | 42 Willis | 50 Robinson | Coach Popovich The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. ... The 2003 NBA Finals was the championship round of the 2002-03 NBA season. ... Stephen Jesse Jackson (born April 5, 1978 in Port Arthur, Texas, USA) is an American professional basketball player for the NBA’s Golden State Warriors. ... Steven (Steve) Delano Smith (born March 31, 1969, in Highland Park, Michigan) is a retired American National Basketball Association player. ... Craig Speedy Claxton (born May 8, 1978 in Hempstead, New York) is an American basketball player with the NBAs Atlanta Hawks. ... Bruce Bowen Jr. ... Emanuel David Ginóbili, better known as Manu Ginóbili (born 28 July 1977 in Bahía Blanca, Argentina), is an Argentinian basketball player. ... Timothy Tim Theodore Duncan (born April 25, 1976 in Christiansted, St. ... The National Basketball Association Finals Most Valuable Player Award is presented to the player who has exhibited exceptional play during an NBA Finals series. ... Stephen Douglas Steve Kerr (born September 27, 1965 in Beirut, Lebanon) is a retired American professional basketball player. ... Malik Rose (born November 23, 1974 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American National Basketball Association player with the New York Knicks. ... Daniel John Willard Danny Ferry (born October 17, 1966 in Hyattsville, Maryland) is a former pro basketball player and current General Manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers. ... Kevin Alvin Willis (born September 6, 1962 in Los Angeles, California) is an American professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. He is a 7-foot power forward/center. ... David Maurice Robinson (born August 6, 1965)) is a retired American NBA basketball player, who is often considered one of the greatest centers to ever play the game. ... Gregg Popovich (born January 28, 1949 in East Chicago, Indiana) is the head coach of the National Basketball Associations San Antonio Spurs. ...

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San Antonio Spurs 2004-05 NBA Champions

2 Mohammed | 3 Robinson | 5 Horry | 8 Nesterovic | 9 Parker | 12 Bowen | 14 Udrih | 17 Barry | 20 Ginobili | 21 Duncan (Finals MVP) | 23 Brown | 34 Massenburg | Coach Popovich The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. ... The 2005 NBA Finals was the championship round of the 2004-05 National Basketball Association season. ... Nazr Tahiru Mohammed (first name pronounced NAH-Zi) (born September 5, 1977 in Chicago, Illinois) is a professional basketball player with the NBAs Detroit Pistons. ... Glenn Big Dog Robinson (born January 10, 1973 in Gary, Indiana) is an American professional basketball player in the NBA, currently not on any team and inactive. ... Robert Horry (born August 25, 1970 in Harford County, Maryland) is an American professional basketball player. ... Radoslav Nesterovič (Serbian Cyrillic: Радослав Нестеровић), usually referred to in English as Rasho Nesterovič (born May 30, 1976), is a Slovenian professional basketball player currently with the NBAs Toronto Raptors. ... Bruce Bowen Jr. ... Beno Udrih (born July 5, 1982 in Celje, Slovenia, Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia) is a Slovenian professional basketball player, currently with the NBAs San Antonio Spurs. ... Brent Robert Barry (born December 31, 1971 in Hempstead, New York) is an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA), currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs. ... Emanuel David Ginóbili, better known as Manu Ginóbili (born 28 July 1977 in Bahía Blanca, Argentina), is an Argentinian basketball player. ... Timothy Tim Theodore Duncan (born April 25, 1976 in Christiansted, St. ... The NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award is presented to the National Basketball Association (NBA) player in the NBA Finals that is seen as contributing the most to the series. ... Devin Brown (born December 30, 1978 in Salt Lake City, Utah[1]) is an American National Basketball Association player currently with the New Orleans Hornets. ... Tony Arnel Massenburg (born July 31, 1967 in Sussex County, Virginia) is an NBA basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs. ... Gregg Popovich (born January 28, 1949 in East Chicago, Indiana) is the head coach of the National Basketball Associations San Antonio Spurs. ...

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San Antonio Spurs 2006-07 NBA Champions

2 Ely | 4 Finley | 5 Horry | 7 Oberto | 9 Parker (Finals MVP) | 11 Vaughn | 12 Bowen | 14 Udrih | 15 Bonner | 16 Elson | 17 Barry | 3 White | 20 Ginóbili | 21 Duncan | Coach Popovich The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. ... The 2007 NBA Finals was the championship series of the 2006-07 National Basketball Association season, and was the conclusion of the 2007 NBA Playoffs. ... Melvin Anderson Ely (born May 2, 1978 in Harvey, Illinois) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA. A 610, 255 lbs, forward-center from Fresno State, Ely was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 1st round (12th... Michael Howard Finley (born March 6, 1973, in Melrose Park, Illinois) is an American professional basketball player who is currently with the NBAs San Antonio Spurs. ... Robert Horry (born August 25, 1970 in Harford County, Maryland) is an American professional basketball player. ... Fabricio Raúl Jesús Oberto (born March 21, 1975 in Las Varillas, Córdoba, Argentina) is a professional basketball player, currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. He is a power forward/center and 207 cm (6 9) and 110 kg (243 lb). ... The NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award is presented to the National Basketball Association (NBA) player in the NBA Finals that is seen as contributing the most to the series. ... Jacque Vaughn (born February 11, 1975 in Los Angeles, California) is a professional basketball player currently with the New Jersey Nets in the NBA. He played collegiately at the University of Kansas and was selected 27th overall by the Utah Jazz in the 1997 NBA Draft. ... Bruce Bowen Jr. ... Beno Udrih (born July 5, 1982 in Celje, Slovenia, Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia) is a Slovenian professional basketball player, currently with the NBAs San Antonio Spurs. ... Matthew (Matt) Robert Bonner (born April 5, 1980 in Concord, New Hampshire) is an American professional basketball player currently with the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA. Standing 610 at 240 lb, Bonner was drafted out of the University of Florida by the Chicago Bulls in the 2nd round... Francisco Marihno Robby Elson (born February 28, 1976 in Rotterdam, Netherlands) is a professional basketball player of Dutch nationality. ... Brent Robert Barry (born December 31, 1971 in Hempstead, New York) is an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA), currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs. ... This article is about the color. ... Emanuel David Ginóbili, better known as Manu Ginóbili (born 28 July 1977 in Bahía Blanca, Argentina), is an Argentinian basketball player. ... Timothy Tim Theodore Duncan (born April 25, 1976 in Christiansted, St. ... Gregg Popovich (born January 28, 1949 in East Chicago, Indiana) is the head coach of the National Basketball Associations San Antonio Spurs. ...

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1969: West | 1970: Reed | 1971: Abdul-Jabbar | 1972: Chamberlain | 1973: Reed | 1974: Havlicek | 1975: Barry | 1976: White | 1977: Walton | 1978: Unseld | 1979: D. Johnson | 1980: E. Johnson | 1981: Maxwell | 1982: E. Johnson | 1983: Malone | 1984: Bird | 1985: Abdul-Jabbar | 1986: Bird | 1987: E. Johnson | 1988: Worthy | 1989: Dumars | 1990: Thomas | 1991: Jordan | 1992: Jordan | 1993: Jordan | 1994: Olajuwon | 1995: Olajuwon | 1996: Jordan | 1997: Jordan | 1998: Jordan | 1999: Duncan | 2000: O'Neal | 2001: O'Neal | 2002: O'Neal | 2003: Duncan | 2004: Billups | 2005: Duncan | 2006: Wade | 2007: Parker
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'95: 1994 NBA Finals action shot • '96: Shaquille O'Neal • '97: Mitch Richmond • '98: Tim Hardaway • '99: Antoine Walker • '00: Tim Duncan • '01: Kevin Garnett • '02: Steve Francis • '03: Jason Kidd • '04: Vince Carter • '05: Carmelo Anthony • '06: Dwyane Wade, Yuta Tabuse (Japanese cover) • '07: Tracy McGrady, Pau Gasol (Spanish cover), Boris Diaw & Tony Parker (French cover), Dirk Nowitzki (German cover) • '08: Gilbert Arenas, Vassilis Spanoulis (International cover) • // The National Basketball Association Finals Most Valuable Player Award is presented to the player who has exhibited exceptional play during an NBA Finals series. ... Jerry Alan West (born May 28, 1938, in Chelyan, West Virginia) is a retired American basketball player who played his entire professional career for the NBAs Los Angeles Lakers. ... Willis Reed Jr. ... Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born April 16, 1947 as Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Jr) is an American athlete and retired professional basketball player, widely considered one of the greatest NBA players of all time. ... Wilton Norman Wilt Chamberlain (August 21, 1936–October 12, 1999), nicknamed Wilt the Stilt, The Big Dipper, and Chairman of the Boards, was an American professional National Basketball Association (NBA) basketball player for the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers; and also played for... Willis Reed Jr. ... John J. Havlicek (born April 8, 1940 in Martins Ferry, Ohio) is a retired American professional basketball player who competed for 16 seasons with the Boston Celtics, winning eight NBA titles, half of them coming in his first four seasons. ... Richard (Rick) Francis Dennis Barry III (born March 28, 1944, in Elizabeth, New Jersey) is an American former professional basketball player. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... William Theodore Walton III, better known as Bill Walton (born November 5, 1952), is a retired American basketball player and current television sportscaster. ... Westley Sissel Wes Unseld (born March 14, 1946 in Louisville, Kentucky) is an American former basketball player and coach in the NBA. Unseld is a prominent member of Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African-Americans. ... Dennis Johnson (September 18, 1954 – February 22, 2007), nicknamed DJ, was an American professional basketball player and coach. ... Earvin Johnson redirects here. ... Cedric Maxwell Cedric Bryan Maxwell (born November 21, 1955, in Kinston, North Carolina) is a retired American professional basketball player now in radio broadcasting. ... Earvin Johnson redirects here. ... Moses Eugene Malone (born March 23, 1955 in Petersburg, Virginia) is an American former National Basketball Association (NBA) basketball player who also played in the American Basketball Association (ABA), as well as on the NBAs Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, San Antonio Spurs and Washington Bullets. ... Larry Joe Bird (born December 7, 1956) is a retired American NBA basketball player, widely considered one of the best players of all time, and one of the best clutch performers in the history of sports. ... Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born April 16, 1947 as Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Jr) is an American athlete and retired professional basketball player, widely considered one of the greatest NBA players of all time. ... Larry Joe Bird (born December 7, 1956) is a retired American NBA basketball player, widely considered one of the best players of all time, and one of the best clutch performers in the history of sports. ... Earvin Johnson redirects here. ... James Ager Worthy (born February 27, 1961 in Gastonia, North Carolina) is a retired American college and professional basketball player. ... Joe Dumars (born May 24, 1963 in Shreveport, Louisiana) is the Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations and a former NBA basketball player. ... Isiah Lord Thomas III () (born April 30, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois) is a retired American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and is currently the head coach of the NBAs New York Knicks. ... Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon (born Akeem Abdul Olajuwon on January 21, 1963) is a retired Nigerian-American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon (born Akeem Abdul Olajuwon on January 21, 1963) is a retired Nigerian-American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... Timothy Tim Theodore Duncan (born April 25, 1976 in Christiansted, St. ... Shaquille Rashaun ONeal (pronounced sha-KEEL; born March 6, 1972), frequently referred to simply as Shaq, is an American professional basketball player, regarded as one of the most dominant in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... Shaquille Rashaun ONeal (pronounced sha-KEEL; born March 6, 1972), frequently referred to simply as Shaq, is an American professional basketball player, regarded as one of the most dominant in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... Shaquille Rashaun ONeal (pronounced sha-KEEL; born March 6, 1972), frequently referred to simply as Shaq, is an American professional basketball player, regarded as one of the most dominant in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... Timothy Tim Theodore Duncan (born April 25, 1976 in Christiansted, St. ... Chauncey Ray Billups (born September 25, 1976, in Denver, Colorado) is an American professional basketball player. ... Timothy Tim Theodore Duncan (born April 25, 1976 in Christiansted, St. ... Dwyane Tyrone Wade, Jr. ... current EA Sports logo EA Sports is a brand name used by Electronic Arts since 1993 to distribute games based on sports. ... This article is about the video game series. ... The 1994 NBA Finals was the championship round of the 1993-94 National Basketball Association season, featuring the Eastern Conferences New York Knicks and the Western Conferences Houston Rockets. ... Shaquille Rashaun ONeal (pronounced sha-KEEL; born March 6, 1972), frequently referred to simply as Shaq, is an American professional basketball player, regarded as one of the most dominant in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... Mitchell James (Mitch) Richmond (born June 30, 1965 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is a retired American basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... Timothy Duane (Tim) Hardaway (born September 1, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois) is a retired American basketball point guard who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and who in his prime was one of the leagues best at his position. ... Antoine Devon Walker (born August 12, 1976, in Chicago, Illinois, United States) is a Chinese-American professional basketball player with the National Basketball Associations Minnesota Timberwolves, his fifth team since his NBA career started in 1996. ... Timothy Tim Theodore Duncan (born April 25, 1976 in Christiansted, St. ... Kevin Maurice Garnett (born May 19, 1976 in Mauldin, South Carolina) is an American professional basketball player for the NBAs Boston Celtics. ... Steve DShawn Francis (born February 21, 1977, in Silver Spring, Maryland,[2] U.S.) is an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the NBA. Nicknamed The Franchise[1] and self-described as Steve-O, his on-court and off-court antics have generated considerable controversy throughout... Jason Frederick Kidd (born March 23, 1973) is an American professional basketball player in the NBA who currently plays for the Dallas Mavericks. ... Vincent Lamar Vince Carter (born January 26, 1977) is an American All-Star basketball player in the NBA. He currently is a player and co-captain for the New Jersey Nets. ... Carmelo Anthony (born May 29, 1984 in the Red Hook Projects of Brooklyn, New York)[1] is an American professional basketball player at the small forward position for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association and the USA National Team. ... Dwyane Tyrone Wade, Jr. ... Yuta Tabuse (田臥勇太 Tabuse Yuta, born October 5, 1980 in Japan) is an NBA basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers. ... Tracy Lamar McGrady Jr (born May 24, 1979, in Bartow, Florida) is an American professional basketball player, currently positioned at starting shooting guard for the Houston Rockets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... Gasol was with the Memphis Grizzlies from 2001-2008 until he was traded away to the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2007-2008 season. ... Boris Babacar Diaw-Riffiod, better known as Boris Diaw, (born April 16, 1982 in Cormeilles, France) is a French professional basketball player for the NBAs Phoenix Suns. ... Dirk Werner Nowitzki (pronounced ) (born June 19, 1978) is a German professional basketball player who plays for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association. ... Gilbert Jay Arenas Jr. ... Vassilis Spanoulis (Greek: Βασίλης Σπανούλης; born August 7, 1982 in Larissa, Greece) is a Greek professional basketball player who currently plays point guard for the Houston Rockets of the NBA. Spanoulis was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2nd round (50th overall) of the 2004 NBA Draft. ...


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