Tony Parker (basketball, born 1993)
Parker with UCLA in 2014
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| Personal information | |
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| Born |
September 18, 1993 Atlanta, Georgia |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 260 lb (118 kg) |
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| High school | Miller Grove (Lithonia, Georgia) |
| College | UCLA (2012–2016) |
| NBA draft | 2016 / Undrafted |
| Position | Power forward / Center |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Virgil Anthony "Tony" Parker (born September 18, 1993) is an American basketball player. He played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins at both the center and power forward positions. He finished his four-year college career ranked No. 6 in UCLA history in career games played.
As a high school player in Georgia, Parker won four consecutive state championships and was named the top player in the state. He also earned national All-American honors. Parker joined UCLA in 2012 as part of the top recruiting class in the nation, and helped the school to three NCAA Tournaments, including consecutive Sweet 16 appearances in 2014 and 2015. He became a starter in his junior year.
Parker was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to Virgil and Hazel Parker. His father played college basketball. Growing up, Parker would tag along with his older brother, Adrian, and watch him play basketball at a local court. When Parker was five, his brother was arrested and went to prison for 15 years for armed robbery. While Adrian was away, Parker helped take care of his brother's son, Jayvion.
By the seventh grade, Parker stood 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) and weighted 300 pounds (140 kg), and would be mistaken for a lineman. He attended Miller Grove High School in Lithonia, Georgia, and some doubted whether he could play basketball for them. However, he led their team to four consecutive state titles (2009–2012), the first time a player in Georgia had started for four straight state champions since Dontonio Wingfield (1990–1993). With the help of a personal trainer, his strength and conditioning improved each season. As a senior, Parker averaged 16.6 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks per game. He was named Mr. Georgia Basketball as the top player in the state, and was recognized nationally as a Parade, McDonald's and Jordan Brand All-American.
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