Open Thread: Happy birthday, Tony Parker

The original French to Spurs connection Today, the San Antonio Spurs superstar French guard celebrates his 42nd birthday. Tony’s long and storied career with the Spurs involved four titles including taking the Finals MVP honors in 2007. In addition, Tony made six All-Star appearances, two FIBA Europe Player of the Year, and a FIBA EuroBasket MVP. Known nationally and internationally, Tony Parker seldom took a season off as he played nearly year-round. Parker almost made it as a Spurs lifer, but after relinquishing his role to the development of the youth movement, Parker chose to finish his career in Charlotte...