SAN ANTONIO — Tony Parker's French National Team jersey will be retired ahead of the 2024 France Olympics, and the San Antonio Spurs legend reflected on what it means to him in a social media post.
"On the eve of my retirement with the French team, I wanted to say a few words to you. Won 4 nba titles with spurs proud moment But despite these successes, I always wanted to make French basketball shine.
Every summer, after NBA seasons, I would come back to play with the French team, proud to wear our colors. In 2013, we realized a dream by winning the first and only title of the French team, an unforgettable memory.
In 2019, I had the honor of having my jersey removed by the Spurs, and in 2023 I made my induction into the Hall of Fame, the Pantheon of Basketball. Tomorrow it will be my France team jersey to be retired.
Super excited for tomorrow and to share this moment with you all. Thank you for your unwavering support throughout my career."
This was an apparent honor as Parker is considered the greatest French player.
Aside from his work with the Spurs, which has earned him an incredible NBA resume, his accomplishments with Team France are just as impressive.
Parker was MVP of EuroBasket 2013. In 2015, he became the all-time leading scorer in EuroBasket competition.
In addition, he was inducted into the Legion of Honor in 2007, the highest French order of merit, was named the FIBA Europe Player of the Year (2013, 2014), and won a few EuroBasket medals with Team France.
He also won gold with Team France at the 2013 EuroBasket.
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This will mark the second time his jersey will be retired. The Spurs retired his No. 9 Spurs jersey in 2019 after he won four NBA titles, was a six-time NBA All-Star, made the All-NBA Second Team three times, and was named the 2007 NBA Finals MVP.
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