Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson & Darius Miles

Tony Parker

Jan 28, 2025

This week, four-time NBA champion Tony Parker joins the conversation. Known for his legendary career with the Spurs, he shares unforgettable moments from playing alongside Tim Duncan and winning Finals MVP in 2007. Parker discusses the evolution of European basketball, reflecting on France’s near-miss against Team USA in the Olympics. He also praises the rising star Victor Wembanyama and recounts the fierce Spurs-Heat rivalry. With humor and insight, Tony shares his journey from France to NBA greatness, leaving lasting impacts on the game.

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Tony Parker's early challenges in the NBA against seasoned players highlighted the importance of developing defensive skills to compete effectively.

The profound influence of meeting Michael Jordan at 14 fueled Parker's aspirations to pursue a professional basketball career.

As a pioneer for French basketball, Parker emphasizes the importance of mentoring young international players like Victor Wembanyama to inspire future generations.

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First NBA Challenges

Tony Parker reflects on his early days in the NBA, specifically the challenges he faced from experienced players like Stephon Marbury and Steve Francis. As a rookie, he quickly learned the intensity of the league when Marbury excelled during their playoff matchup in Phoenix in 2003. Parker remembers feeling overwhelmed but acknowledged that these experiences pushed him to elevate his game to compete effectively. His encounters with seasoned players provided valuable lessons on the importance of honing his defensive skills early in his career.

Intro

3min

Basketball Dreams: A Personal Journey

6min

From Soccer to NBA: A Player's Journey

26min

The Art of the Teardrop: Crafting a Signature Move

2min

Reflecting on Playoffs and Personal Triumphs

26min

Reflections and Growth in Basketball

20min

Basketball Choices and Responsible Spending

3min

Ultimate Teammate Lineup and Nostalgic Reflections

4min

This week, we are blessed to be knighted, as Sir Tony Parker joins Q and D on Knuckleheads. The NBA champion and Hall of Famer looks back at his journey from France to NBA legend. Tony reflects on the Spurs’ dynasty and on playing alongside Tim Duncan, and revisits some iconic playoff series. He also touches on France’s Olympic run, Victor Wembanyama, and how proud he is of the European players in today’s game. Four-time NBA champion Tony Parker — tune in!

Meeting MJ at 14 years old (5:45)
Playing professionally in France, skipping U.S. college (9:49)
Rookie year with Spurs, establishing a dynamic with Tim Duncan (21:34)
Tony’s first championship in his second season (26:50)
Winning Finals MVP in 2007 (42:18)
Heat-Spurs rivalry, Spurs coming back after losing in 2013 (46:18)
Manu Ginobli and his impact (1:00:34)
France’s 2024 Olympic Team, almost beating the USA this past summer (1:08:33)

About Our Hosts:

NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.

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