Tony Parker, 40, Retires from NBA After 18-Year Career and 4 NBA Championships

Former San Antonio Spurs Point Guard Retires After 18 NBA Seasons and 4 NBA Championships

Parker, who won four NBA championships with the Spurs, announced his retirement on Monday, June 13, 2023.

Tony Parker, the former San Antonio Spurs point guard who won four NBA championships with the team, announced his retirement from the NBA on Monday. Parker, who turns 40 in May, played 18 seasons in the NBA, all but one with the Spurs.

Parker was drafted by the Spurs with the 28th overall pick in the 2001 NBA draft. He quickly became a key player for the Spurs, helping them win their first NBA championship in 2003. Parker was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player in 2007, when the Spurs won their fourth championship.

Parker was a four-time All-Star and was named to the All-NBA Second Team three times. He averaged 15.5 points and 5.6 assists per game in his career. Parker was also a key member of the French national team, helping them win the silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics.

Parker's retirement is a significant loss for the Spurs. He was the team's longest-tenured player and was a key part of their success over the past two decades. Parker's retirement also marks the end of an era for the Spurs, as he was the last remaining member of the team's "Big Three" from the early 2000s, along with Tim Duncan and Manu Ginóbili.

Parker's retirement is a reminder that even the best things must come to an end. He was a great player and a great teammate, and he will be missed by fans of the Spurs and the NBA.

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