Anthony Parker

Basketball player, Olympic gold medalist

Anthony Parker - Basketball player, Olympic gold medalist
Born

June 19th, 1975
50 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional basketball primarily as a shooting guard and small forward. Spent a significant part of the NBA career with the Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic, and Cleveland Cavaliers. Helped the Cleveland Cavaliers win the NBA Championship in 2016. Also played overseas in Europe, winning multiple championships and accolades, including the EuroLeague title with Maccabi Tel Aviv. Was part of the USA national team that won a gold medal at the 2007 FIBA Americas Championship.

Winning the NBA Championship with the Cavaliers

Gold medal at the 2007 FIBA Americas Championship

EuroLeague title with Maccabi Tel Aviv

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