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- Role
- Head Coach
- Team
Asvel- Nationality
- France
- Born
- 17 May 1982
Tony Parker has been the head coach of Asvel since June 2026. He is also the man who owns the club. He was born in Bruges on 17 May 1982. This is his first head coaching job at a professional club.
He replaced Pierric Poupet, who left after a poor season. Asvel finished fourth in France and went out in the quarterfinals. Vincent Collet joined his staff as offensive coordinator. Collet ran the French national team before him.
His coaching debut came earlier, with France at under-17 level. The first game was against the United States, in Istanbul. France lost it 115-84. His late father was American.
He is selling the club while coaching it. Joey and Jesse Buss, formerly of the Lakers, are in talks to buy. The figure discussed is 60 to 80 million euros. The deal is expected to close by the end of 2026.
FAQ About Tony Parker
What did he win as a player?
Four NBA titles with San Antonio, in 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2014. He was Finals MVP in 2007, the first European ever to win that award. He played seventeen seasons for the Spurs, scored 19,473 points and made six All-Star teams. The Hall of Fame took him in 2023 and the Spurs retired his number 9.
What did he do for France?
He won EuroBasket in 2013 and was named MVP of that tournament. He was its top scorer twice, in 2011 and again in 2013. France retired his number 9 on 12 July 2024, which almost never happens there.
How long has he been at Asvel?
He first bought into the club as a 26-year-old Spurs player, with an option to take majority control later. He played for Asvel himself during the NBA lockout in 2011. He then became president and majority owner, which is the stake he is selling now.
Coaching record
- Asvel appoint Tony Parker as head coach on a record €1.2M annual dealCoaching Change
France U17 appoint Tony ParkerCoaching Change
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