Bruno
09-26-2008, 07:41 AM
Link in french :
http://www.francesoir.fr/sport/2008/09/26/nba-tony-parker-un-retour-en-france-pourquoi-pas-a-paris.html
Translation :
Before going back in the USA Tony Parker evoke his future while the preview of his movie "9".
Tony, 9, it is the title your film and also the number of your jersey in SA...
The figure 9 has always been a lucky charm since I'm very young. I always had that number except in the 2001 Euro and in my first year in Paris Basket Racing where I had number 10. But at that time I was the rookie and I cna't choose my number.
What do you feel when you see Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan giving you props in your movie?
I enjoy it! Especially that they were my idols. The day when I played against Jordan, they was great. When I've come on the court, I was shaking. he even knew my name!
This is an odd year as when Spurs won their previous titles…
This is an odd year! Normally, if things go well, we will celebrate at the end of June. Our team is aging, but I think we had a shot to win it all, providing, of course, we stay healthy.
Shouldn't the team be renewed?
Pop has already announced it: this is the last year with this team. After this year, we will have to renew the team and get some young players.
Will your role change this season?
Not, I don't think so… I will have the same role this season than in the past. Even if it's true that with Manu's injury, I will even have to play more and better.
Do you think ending your career in San Antonio?
I still have three years of contract with Spurs. After that, all will depend on Tim and Pop. I will see what they want to do, it will have an effect on my choice. At the end, I think I will stay in SA, even if I'm not against of playing for another franchise.
Is a come back in France possible?
Why not in Paris if there is a NBA team there one day.
Have you get over the failure of French NT?
I stay with a positive attitude. We can still qualifying for the Euro 2009. As long as I can play with French NT, I will always be there until I can't run anymore. I will be part of all the competitions to come.
http://www.francesoir.fr/sport/2008/09/26/nba-tony-parker-un-retour-en-france-pourquoi-pas-a-paris.html
Translation :
Before going back in the USA Tony Parker evoke his future while the preview of his movie "9".
Tony, 9, it is the title your film and also the number of your jersey in SA...
The figure 9 has always been a lucky charm since I'm very young. I always had that number except in the 2001 Euro and in my first year in Paris Basket Racing where I had number 10. But at that time I was the rookie and I cna't choose my number.
What do you feel when you see Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan giving you props in your movie?
I enjoy it! Especially that they were my idols. The day when I played against Jordan, they was great. When I've come on the court, I was shaking. he even knew my name!
This is an odd year as when Spurs won their previous titles…
This is an odd year! Normally, if things go well, we will celebrate at the end of June. Our team is aging, but I think we had a shot to win it all, providing, of course, we stay healthy.
Shouldn't the team be renewed?
Pop has already announced it: this is the last year with this team. After this year, we will have to renew the team and get some young players.
Will your role change this season?
Not, I don't think so… I will have the same role this season than in the past. Even if it's true that with Manu's injury, I will even have to play more and better.
Do you think ending your career in San Antonio?
I still have three years of contract with Spurs. After that, all will depend on Tim and Pop. I will see what they want to do, it will have an effect on my choice. At the end, I think I will stay in SA, even if I'm not against of playing for another franchise.
Is a come back in France possible?
Why not in Paris if there is a NBA team there one day.
Have you get over the failure of French NT?
I stay with a positive attitude. We can still qualifying for the Euro 2009. As long as I can play with French NT, I will always be there until I can't run anymore. I will be part of all the competitions to come.