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Tony Parker no longer Spurs' starting point guard
Updated 8:19 am, Monday, January 22, 2018
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) drives around Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) during the second half of Game 1 of the second-round of the Western Conference NBA playoffs at AT&T Center, Monday, May 1, 2017, in San Antonio. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )
lessSan Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) drives around Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) during the second half of Game 1 of the second-round of the Western Conference NBA playoffs at AT&T Center,
... moreTony Parker was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 28th overall pick in the 2001 NBA draft.
Click through to learn 10 more facts about the Spurs' flying Frenchman
Tony Parker was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 28th overall pick in the 2001 NBA draft.
Click through to learn 10 more facts about the Spurs' flying Frenchman
Before being drafted by the Spurs, Parker played in the French basketball league for two years.
Before being drafted by the Spurs, Parker played in the French basketball league for two years.
Basketball is in his genes. His father, Tony Parker Sr., played professionally overseas and at Loyola University Chicago.
PHOTO: Eva Longoria waves to the crowd while sitting with Tony Parker Sr. prior to the start of game two of the Western Conference Finals in Phoenix on May 24, 2005.
Basketball is in his genes. His father, Tony Parker Sr., played professionally overseas and at Loyola University Chicago.
PHOTO: Eva Longoria waves to the crowd while sitting with Tony Parker Sr. prior to
Parker has played in six NBA All-Star games, and was named in three All-NBA Second Teams and an All-NBA Third Team.
Parker has played in six NBA All-Star games, and was named in three All-NBA Second Teams and an All-NBA Third Team.
With a little help from his friends, Parker has earned four NBA championship rings (2003, 2005, 2007 and 2014). In 2007, he was named the NBA Finals MVP.
With a little help from his friends, Parker has earned four NBA championship rings (2003, 2005, 2007 and 2014). In 2007, he was named the NBA Finals MVP.
Parker and actress Eva Longoria married on July 7, 2007 (7/7/2007), but they were unlucky in love. They filed for divorce in November 2010.
PHOTO: Eva Longoria and finance Tony Parker celebrate after the Spurs 83-82 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Four of the NBA Finals on June 14, 2007.
Parker and actress Eva Longoria married on July 7, 2007 (7/7/2007), but they were unlucky in love. They filed for divorce in November 2010.
PHOTO: Eva Longoria and finance Tony Parker celebrate after the
Parker and French journalist Axelle Francine began dating in 2011. Their son Josh Parker was born in April 2014, and they married on August 2, 2014.
PHOTO: Tony Parker and his girlfriend Axelle Francine pose during the first edition of "Monaco Par Coeur," on Sept. 22, 2012, in Monaco.
Parker and French journalist Axelle Francine began dating in 2011. Their son Josh Parker was born in April 2014, and they married on August 2, 2014.
PHOTO: Tony Parker and his girlfriend Axelle Francine
Basketball isn't his only interest. Parker released a French hip-hop album in 2007 titled TP, much to the confusion of his American fans.
Basketball isn't his only interest. Parker released a French hip-hop album in 2007 titled TP, much to the confusion of his American fans.
Not to be outdone by his nerdy BFF Tim Duncan, Parker owns and actually rides around in a DeLorean that would make Marty McFly proud.
Not to be outdone by his nerdy BFF Tim Duncan, Parker owns and actually rides around in a DeLorean that would make Marty McFly proud.
Even though he's Beligum-born and raised in France, Parker digs the food from San Antonio. "Whenever people come over from France, he wants me to make them tortilla soup and fish tacos," Parker's personal chef Cliff Chetwood told the Express-News.
lessEven though he's Beligum-born and raised in France, Parker digs the food from San Antonio. "Whenever people come over from France, he wants me to make them tortilla soup and fish tacos," Parker's personal
... moreOne thing Parker won't eat? Broccoli.
One thing Parker won't eat? Broccoli.
SAN ANTONIO - Tony Parker is no longer the Spurs starting point guard.
Dejounte Murray started for the Spurs in Sunday's 94-86 loss to Indiana. Afterward, Parker confirmed he has lost his job to the second-year guard.
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"Pop told me," Parker said. "He told me he thought it was time, and I was like, 'No problem.' Just like Manu (Ginobili), just like Pau (Gasol), you know that day is going to come. If Pop sees something that is good for the team, I will try to do my best...I will support Pop's decision, and I will try to help DJ as best as I can and try to be the best I can in that second unit with Manu and Patty (Mills)."
Parker, who is in his 17th season, finished Sunday's game with 12 points on 5-of-10 shooting and five assists. Murray logged 28 minutes and finished with eight points, seven rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block.
