When Boston and Orlando told me they were going to pick me at 21 and 22, I figured I don't need to do a workout for a second -round team. Boston and Orlando never drafted me because they said I was too skinny and no European point guard will make it in the League.
Tony ParkerWhen I first came in the league, a lot of people were surprised by my knowledge about the history of the game.
Tony ParkerExperience is everything. It means so much because it enabled me to learn the game even faster. Playing in the playoffs is the best basketball in the world, and if you can learn under that pressure, succeed under that pressure, it gives you more confidence the next year.
Tony ParkerI want to become the first European floor leader to succeed in the NBA. I want to be the standard-bearer and prove we can succeed here.
Tony ParkerIn France, if you talk to little boys, they know all of the NBA players and not one single Pro A player.
Tony ParkerWhen you win 20 games in a row and then lose four, people ask you, 'What happened?'...That's the beauty of sports.
Tony ParkerIf Tim Duncan had 'Knicks' on his jersey, he'd be a god. He'd be more than Patrick Ewing. With four championships and two MVPs, I think people realize he's one of the best ever, but if he played in New York, he'd be way more famous.
Tony ParkerWhen there is talk about the best point guards, sometimes they dont talk about me. But that is not my main motivation. They can talk about Jason Kidd, Steve Nash, Deron Williams, and Chris Paul. I still have the most rings.
Tony ParkerFor me, speed isn't anything I ever practiced. It's all in the genes. Plus, my mom gave me a lot of vitamins when I was small.
Tony ParkerI love being under pressure. Even the pressure put on me by the media. That is how you outdo yourself.
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