Mayor Proclaims Saturday "Tony Parker Day" In San Antonio

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg has proclaimed Saturday as "Tony Parker Day" in San Antonio.

The mayor tweeted, "I will proclaim Sat., Nov. 9, 2019 as "Tony Parker Day" in #satx during tomorrow's Council A-Session. The Spurs will retire Tony's #9 on Monday. Merci, @tonyparker, for being such a pivotal part of the @spurs beautiful game for 17 seasons. We miss you on that court! #GoSpursGo

Parker later tweeted, "Thank you so much @Ron_Nirenberg! Such a huge honor, I love my city! San Antonio for life! #GoSpursGo

The Spurs will honor Parker on Monday night during their game against the Memphis Grizzlies, with a jersey retiring ceremony after the game.

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