It’s been almost two years since he hung up his sneakers, and yet Tony Parker remains a role model for many French athletes. One of them, in great shape these days, has also sent him huge compliments in recent hours!
It is not the results of ASVEL that should give him a smile at the moment. After a good start in the EuroLeague, the Villeurbannais club of Tony Parker is going through a much more difficult period these days. Still heavily beaten by Monaco on Tuesday (75-100), TJ Parker’s men are now in 12th place in the standings (8-11). A position that obviously should not please their famous boss.
Fortunately, TP can console himself by remembering that he is one of the most popular sports personalities of the French. Not only with the fans, but also with the athletes themselves. Extremely recognized in the middle given his arm’s length CV, he is an example to follow for all young basketball players in France. But not only !
Tony Parker dubbed by the popular French tennis player
Through his work ethic, his success at the highest level and his overall success, Parker can claim to be well regarded by many renowned French athletes. Among them, a certain Gaël Monfils, who has just won a title at the ATP 250 tournament in Adelaide. On the sidelines of his successful entry into the Australian Open, the No. 17 seed of the tournament said all the good things he thinks of the former Spurs leader!
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— Eurosport UK (@Eurosport_UK) January 19, 2022
Tony Parker is family. He is someone important to me. He’s someone who always has the right words, who’s always there when things go wrong, and who always has the incredible call or message every time. More than a champion, he is truly a legend of his sport. He is a great gentleman — a great gentleman of French sport — and for me, a big brother.
Receiving such praise from a fit man like Monfils will certainly please “big brother” Tony Parker, who retweeted them. We now hope that this benevolent message will allow the Monf’ to continue its beautiful course on the side of Melbourne. The latter should in any case be able to count on the support of the quadruple NBA champion for his match against Cristian Garin on Friday!
Not really successful with ASVEL currently, Tony Parker continues to receive big marks of respect in the world of sport. The proof, with this most flattering statement from Gaël Monfils!
