Tony Parker is nothing short of a San Antonio legend, and his number 9 hangs high in the rafters as a symbol of teamwork, longevity, and tenacious talent. For the first time in the English language, the beloved Spurs point guard opens up about his life and career in the NBA, on the international stage, and beyond. This candid, conversational memoir takes fans on a whirlwind tour which includes Parker's early life in France, his four NBA championships with the Spurs, and countless memorable interactions with luminaries like Gregg Popovich and Tim Duncan. It also includes insights on more personal matters and unique challenges Parker faced. Featuring photos from Parker's personal collection, this is an essential read for all basketball fans.
A must read for any fan of the NBA or the San Antonio Spurs. This is an awesome and intimate look into Tony’s life and career as an NBA player, French basketball star, and club owner.
tony parker was my childhood hero and a person that i’ve always looked up to, so when i saw he had a book i immediately picked it up!
for sentimental purposes i wanted to give this five stars, but truly it’s not a five star book bc no matter how much information i learned about him makes up for the style. i think it would have been better to be fully linear instead of sectioned off, but that’s just me.
As a Spurs fan I was very excited to get Tony's perspective on the events surrounding the teams decades of success. However the book was completely absent of storytelling. No gossip and little to no behind the scenes details. He spent more time talking about the game 'Mafia' than any of the Spurs championships or his long-time teammate Manu Ginobili. Book split into sections talking about time Spurs, French Basketball, Business, and Personal life. Some interesting facts but this might have well have been a Wikipedia page. I wouldn't have finished the book if I didn't love Tony as a player.