France's U17 national basketball head coach Tony Parker gives instructions to his players during the U17 Basketball World Cup group match between France and USA in Istanbul on June 27, 2026. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images San Antonio Spurs great was recent ly named the new head coach of French squad LDLC ASVEL. “I’ve been thinking about coaching for two years now, telling myself it’s the next step for me. I miss being on the court, the adrenaline, the challenge,” Parker told L’Equipe newspaper. “That’s why I decided to get my coaching licenses.” Spurs great Tony Parker named new head coach of French squad LDLC ASVELLINK 👉 https://t.co/lALLcmG2RG #nba #sanantonio #gospursgo #porvida , pic.twitter.com/9iTivGkWAa— JeffGSpursZone (@JeffGSpursZone) June 29, 2026 In 2009, Parker invested in 20% of the team and joined ASVEL with the ceremonial title of vice president of basketball operations. He later was named the president. He played with the team in 2011 whiel the NBA was in a lockout. In 2016, he released plans for the construction of LDLC ASVEL’s new home court. “I feel immense pride in taking on this responsibility within this legendary club. Returning to the court every day, experiencing the adrenaline of games again, and guiding a team in its development are challenges that deeply motivate me,” Parker said in a release. “My passion for the game remains undiminished, and with my entire staff, we will work tirelessly to instill a pervasive winning culture in order to build an ambitious future. This is the beginning of a new chapter, the first stone of a large-scale development project that we want to build for the long term. This new dynamic must be firmly established so that we can proudly represent Villeurbanne, Lyon, and French basketball.” This isn’t Parker’s first coaching position, he’s served as the head coach of the French U17 national team. ASVEL’s season starts in September. Welcome to the Thread. Join in the conversation, start your own discussion, and share your thoughts. This is the Spurs community, your Spurs community. Thanks for being here. Our community guidelines apply which should remind everyone to be cool, avoid personal attacks, not to troll and to watch the language. ...read more read less