4x NBA Champion Makes One Last Confession to His ?First Love? as Hall of Fame History Stands Within Touching Distance

Basketball?s most sought-after event is right around the corner. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony will be held in Springfield, Massachusetts, on 12th August 2023. This recognition and honor are given to the players who have been retired from basketball for at least four years. This year’s Hall of Fame inductees have impacted the league in their many ways. From being a top player, kids look after to being influential even outside the hard court. The inductees have done it all.?

As the big day approaches, a certain 4-time champion among the inductees makes one last confession to his ?first love.??

French legend Tony Parker is waiting in anticipation for the Hall of Fame night

The San Antonio Spurs’ legendary French man, Tony Parker is more than excited for his big night. The 4-time champion and the 2007 NBA finals MVP has cemented his place as one of the game’s legends.

Parker and his teammates Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili won 4 of the 5 titles they vied for, for their franchise. The Spurs, recognizing his efforts and contribution in winning them championships, retired his #9 jersey.?

During an interview with Andscape, Tony Parker discussed his feelings regarding his induction into the prestigious Hall of Fame. He?believes this is his final opportunity to discuss basketball, his “first love.”?

?It is the stuff that you rarely see. And I?ve been with Timmy and Manu for a long time, and it was nice to see that side. Even at their [Spurs’] jersey retirement, they didn?t talk like that. But the Hall of Fame is the last time that you can talk about your career and reflect on your first love. And so that?s pretty cool.?

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Fans worldwide look forward to the momentous night as Parker gets ready to confess his love for basketball during his acceptance speech, just like his teammates.

The Spurs reunion

The Hall of Fame will induct Tony Parker, the youngest of the famous trio of the San Antonio Spurs. With this, all of the trio members will be Hall of Famers, along with their coach Gregg Popovich who will be inducted with Parker. The French man chose his teammates and lifelong friends to present him with the prestigious award.

On 12th August, the Spurs’ all-time assist leader will make history as he becomes the first French player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Parker, who received France’s highest award for merit, the Legion of Honor, in 2007, admits he feels anxious about tonight.

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?I got the Legion of Honor, all this stuff that I got with the French president. But this one, for whatever reason, I feel very nervous. This one, it means so much for the basketball world.?