Tony parkerthe best French basketball player in history, said Thursday that he feels “great pride” on the eve of the definitive retirement of his jersey. Francea first that will take place after this Friday’s game against the Serbia in Décines-Charpieu (Rhone).
The number 9 worn by the former point guard of Blues (181 caps between 2000 and 2016) and champion of Europe In 2013 it will definitely be retired by French Federation of Basketball in a ceremony, as franchises of NBA with its glorious alumni.
“I was a little surprised when Jean-Pierre (Siutat, president of the Federation) proposed it to me. It was comforting, because of the importance I gave to the French team every summer. It will be an exciting moment,” he declared. parker42 years old, contacted by phone by AFP.
In the evening at LDLC sandwhere Asvel, the club owned by Parker, plays its away matches, the Federation will also celebrate the “Olympians”, players who participated in Olympic Games under the colors of France, some of them are present.
Source: La Verdad
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