Tony Parker is unlikely to forget November 11, 2019, when he saw his jersey retired by his historic San Antonio Spurs franchise. “TP” can already prepare for an equally vibrant ceremony on August 12, during which he will be one of the new entrants to the NBA Hall of Fame. This is the pantheon of American basketball, and according to the essential journalist at ESPN Adrian Wojnarowskithe former playmaker of the Blues will be there.
The official announcement should take place next weekend, on the sidelines of the NCAA Final Four in Houston. Quadruple NBA champion (2003, 2005, 2007, 2014), MVP of the Finals in 2007 against the Cavs of LeBron James, and also six times All Star in the NBA, Tony Parker ticks all the boxes to enter the gratin of history besides -Atlantic.
It will be quite a vintage for the Spurs since the emblematic coach of the Texas franchise Gregg Popovich, as well as Becky Hammon, his assistant since 2014 and ex-brilliant WNBA player, will be part of this promotion of the Hall of Fame. European basketball will also be honored on this occasion since, in addition to “TP”, the Spaniard Pau Gasol and the German Dirk Nowitzki will be rewarded on August 12 for their immense career.