Soccer World Champion, Who Helped Tony Parker Walk Through Distraught, Gets Overwhelmed About His “Boy” on Live TV

Tony Parker, the San Antonio Spurs legend, has been a source of inspiration for many. But during his challenging period in the NBA due to season-ending injuries, he turned to his inspiration, his ?big brother.? During his speech at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony, Parker did not fail to thank the soccer champion for helping him walk through the distraught.

The French soccer world champion attended the HoF ceremony to witness the induction of his “Boy” into the elite honor. The Frenchman plauded the inductee and shared his overwhelming experience with the media.?

Thierry Henry’s overwhelming joy for Parker

The San Antonio Spurs have made a name for themselves with their international talents. From Frenchman Tony Parker to Argentinean Manu Ginobili and now to another man from France, Victor Wembanyama, the legacy continues.?

Tony Parker made history on 12th August 2023. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inducted him, making him the first Frenchman and the first European guard to achieve this honor. His loved ones came from all around the world to witness his induction into the Hall of Fame in person.?

Out of all the people present, two people caught the eye of the media because of their stature in the sports world. Soccer world champion Thierry Henry, and former Los Angeles Laker Ronny Turiaf.?

The presence of these two legends lit up the occasion even more. Henry was ecstatic that his “boy” was being inducted into the Hall of Fame. Henry, when asked about his feelings, said, ?It’s unreal. My boy is going into the hall… You can’t even imagine that first French guy to go in as a European you, growing up you don’t think about that… I’m kind of speechless. It doesn’t happen often.?

Similarly, Ronny crowned Parker as ?the French GOAT,? and said Parker was a leader and an inspiration for himself and many young athletes to follow.

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Parker went on to thank Henry for his support.

A supportive “Big Brother”

The San Antonio Spurs, a famous team that won four NBA championships, has achieved entry into the Hall of Fame, solidifying their legacy in basketball. Tony Parker and Gregg Popovich were the only ones left to be inducted into the HoF from the group of four-time champions.

The prestigious HoF inducted Tony Parker, with his lifelong friends and teammates Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili as his presenters.

Parker thanked his ?French Mafia? during his acceptance speech for participating in this historic night. He also thanked his ?big brother? and avid supporter, Thierry Henry, for supporting him on his most challenging days and always being there.?

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?TT, I didn’t have a big brother, but you were there for me, my big brother. I will always remember when I tore my ligament, and they were saying my career was done, and you flew 48 hours after, and you were helping me with going to the restroom and everything with my leg. I couldn’t do anything. You were always there for me. Thank you very much.?