Tony Parker is retiring from playing international basketball. Marc Stein of ESPN provided the tweet.
Tony Parker says it was indeed his “last game” for France and that he’s “not gonna change his mind like that.”
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) August 17, 2016
Parker said in 2014 that he planned on retiring from international after these Olympics.
Report on NBAGreece, picked up by SA TVs, that @tonyparker to retire after ’16 Olympics NOT true; will retire from French teamm NOT from NBA
— Mike Monroe (@Monroe_SA) February 26, 2014
Parker never medal with France in the Olympics or in the FIBA World Cup. But will go down as one of or the greatest French basketball player ever.
The four-time champion will now return to a San Antonio Spurs team without Tim Duncan. Parker will have to step-up and take over the leadership role since Manu is washed up and Kawhi Leonard doesn’t speak.
The Parisian Torpedo (Yes, that is a real thing on basketball reference) will be entering his 16th NBA season and has said before he wants to play 20 seasons in the NBA, Spurs fans won’t have to say goodbye to another legend anytime soon.
