Tony Parker Senior, the beloved father of NBA four-time champion and San Antonio Spurs legend Tony Parker, has died at the age of 70. His passing was described as "sudden and unexpected" in a statement sent by Tony Parker to AFP. Parker Sr. was a familiar figure in French basketball, always present in the stands or on the sidelines, supporting his son and the sport he himself loved and played.

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