"I love being under pressure. Even the pressure put on me by the media. That is how you outdo yourself."
"The day when I am satisfied with what I have, will be the day I retire from the sport."
Source: What I see in the mirror by Tony Parsons, www.theguardian.com. August 6, 2010.
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Tony Parker
Professional Basketball Player
Tony Parker is a retired French professional basketball player known for his exceptional skills and leadership, winning four NBA championships with the San Antonio Spurs.
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