Who is Tony Parker? Is Tony Parker Married?
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Updated Jul 27, 2024
Who is Tony Parker?
Tony Parker is a retired French-American basketball player, known for his successful career in the NBA with the San Antonio Spurs. Born on May 17, 1982, in Bruges, Belgium, he began his career in France before being drafted by the Spurs in 2001.
Parker quickly became their starting point guard and helped the team win four NBA championships in 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014. He was named the MVP of the 2007 NBA Finals and made six NBA All-Star appearances.
Parker also played for ASVEL Basket in France during the 2011 NBA lockout and ended his career with the Charlotte Hornets. Internationally, he was a standout player for the French national team, earning MVP honors at EuroBasket 2013. In 2023, Parker was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He is considered one of the greatest European players in basketball history.
| Full Name | William Anthony Parker Jr. |
| Born | May 17, 1982 |
| Age | 42 |
| Birthplace | Bruges, Belgium |
| Nationality | French, American |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
Tony Parker Career
Paris Basket Racing (1999–2001)
- Turned Professional: 1999 at age 17.
- Performance: Played in the French League, and impressed at the Nike Hoop Summit.
San Antonio Spurs (2001–2011)
First Championship (2002–2003)
- Drafted: 28th overall by the Spurs in 2001.
- Rookie Season: Averaged 9.2 points, 4.3 assists.
- First Championship: 2003, struggled but won the title.
Second Championship (2003–2005)
- 2003-04 Season: Averaged 14.7 points, Spurs lost in semi-finals.
- 2004-05 Season: Improved stats, won second championship despite struggles.
Third Championship (2005–2007)
- First All-Star Selection: 2006.
- Third Championship: 2007, named Finals MVP.
Falling Short and Injury (2007–2011)
- 2007-08 Season: Strong playoffs, Spurs lost in Conference Finals.
- 2008-09 Season: Career-high 55 points in one game, early playoff exit.
- 2009-10 Season: Injured hand, Spurs lost in semi-finals.
- 2010-11 Season: Spurs had strong regular season but lost in first round.
ASVEL (2011)
- During NBA Lockout: Played for French team ASVEL.
Return to San Antonio (2011–2018)
Best Record and Finals Upsets (2011–2013)
- 2011-12 Season: Became Spurs' all-time assist leader.
- 2012-13 Season: First career triple-double, lost in Finals.
Fourth Championship (2013–2014)
- 2013-14 Season: Tied playoff wins record with teammates, won fourth championship.
Final Years with Spurs (2014–2018)
- Contract Extension: 2014, three years for $43.3 million.
- 2014-15 Season: Lost in first round of playoffs.
- 2015-16 Season: Spurs won 67 games, early playoff exit.
- 2016-17 Season: Suffered quadriceps injury in playoffs.
- 2017-18 Season: Transitioned to a bench role.
Charlotte Hornets (2018–2019)
- Joined Hornets: Signed a two-year contract in 2018.
- Final Season: Played 56 games, announced retirement in 2019.
Tony Parker Age
Tony Parker was born on May 17, 1982, which makes him 42 years old as of 2024.
Is Tony Parker Married?
Tony Parker is not currently married. He was previously married to Axelle Francine, a French journalist and television host. They married in 2014 and had two children together before separating in 2020. Before Axelle, Tony Parker was married to Eva Longoria, an American actress known for her role on "Desperate Housewives."
They married in 2007 but divorced in 2011. Despite his past marriages, Tony Parker is now single. His personal life has been in the spotlight, especially because of his high-profile relationships with celebrities.
Tony Parker Height and Weight
Tony Parker stands 6 feet 2 inches tall, which is about 1.88 meters. He weighs around 185 pounds, or 84 kilograms.
