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Tony Parker

By Dennis Velasco, About.com

Parker has achieved much success since early in his career, helping the Spurs win an NBA championship in his second season in the league. Since then, Parker and the Spurs have won multiple championships, establishing the core team of Parker, Manu Ginobili, Tim Duncan as an NBA dynasty. Parker is widely known as one of the fastest players in the league with a lethal first step. He is also know for being married to TV star, Eva Longoria. Some guys have all the luck - NBA championship rings and having a hot wife. It seems almost unfair.

Name: William Anthony Parker
Born: May 17, 1982 in Bruges, Belgium

Team: San Antonio Spurs
Jersey Number: 9
Position: Point Guard
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 180 lbs.

Nicknames: TP, TP9

Drafted: 2001; 1st round, 28th pick by the San Antonio Spurs

Teams Played For In Career:

  • San Antonio Spurs (2001-Present)

MAJOR AWARDS AND HONORS:

NBA Finals MVP

  • 2006-07 NBA Finals MVP

NBA All-Star

NBA All-Rookie Team

  • 2001-02 All-Rookie First Team

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