Tony Parker is retiring from professional basketball at the age of 37. We know who will perform the U.S. National Anthem ahead of Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals tonight in Toronto. Also, check out a fantastic piece of artwork from an inspiring artist.
Parker officially retires
Tony Parker, a four-time NBA champion, six-time NBA All-Star and 2007 NBA Finals MVP announced he is retiring from professional basketball.
🇺🇸 It’s with a lot of emotion that I retire from basketball, it was an incredible journey! Even in my wildest dreams, I never thought I would live all those unbelievable moments with the NBA and the French National Team.
Thank you for everything! https://t.co/YKqTlnkG90— Tony Parker (@tonyparker) June 10, 2019
A Proud Big Brother
Dejounte Murray’s little brother graduated from high school and the San Antonio Spurs guard couldn’t control his emotions. Murray also handed his brother the keys to a 2019 Dodge Challenger, which was a huge surprise for Nate.
THANK YOU GOD For Putting Me In This Position. I’m Lost For Words But More Importantly I’m A Proud Big Brother. This What Making Honor Roll With A GPA 3.8 And Being The Most Respectful Young Man Get You!! I Love You Baby Brother!! 💯😥😓🖤🤘🏽🤟🏽💪🏽 This Is Only The Beginning!! 🎓🎓 pic.twitter.com/LAJfliGXim
— Dejounte Murray (@DejounteMurray) June 9, 2019
Hampton learning the slang
RJ Hampton signed a professional contract with the New Zealand Breakers of the National Basketball League in Australia two weeks ago, but he’s still got to get used to some local slang.
"What the hell is a chilly bin?" 😂@RjHampton14 tries to learn Australian and New Zealand slang pic.twitter.com/jxqLO76jBQ
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 10, 2019
Monica to sing the anthem
Monica Brown, a Grammy Award-winning R&B singer will sing the U.S. National Anthem prior to Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals.
GRAMMY Award-winning R&B singer @MonicaBrown will perform the U.S. national anthem ahead of Game 5 of the 2019 #NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV, while the @Raptors invite all fans to join in the singing of the Canadian anthem.
⏰: 9:00pm/et 🇺🇸: ABC 🇨🇦: Sportsnet pic.twitter.com/ASj2nA2CVl
— NBA (@NBA) June 10, 2019
The Blacktop!
Check out this amazing artwork by Malachi Wright called The Blacktop: Basketball Legends In Film.
THE BLACKTOP: Basketball Legends In Film!
Amazing artwork by Malachi Wright (@TheWrightAr) pic.twitter.com/oOWAtYOLP5
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) June 10, 2019
