TBJ in Phoenix: Tony Parker talks Skills Challenge, subs

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The Basketball Jones are on the loose in Phoenix. They'll be posting various NBA All-Star '09 videos here on Ball Don't Lie, all weekend long. Stay tuned.

Well, The Jones came to Phoenix to talk to an NBA player ... and that's exactly what we did. Friday morning, Spurs All-Star guard Tony Parker dropped by a Subway restaurant to shoot some hoops with kids and field a few questions. We showed up ... with poor mic technique.

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1. Posted by Rafael G Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:26 pm EDT
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Awesome, what a great way to start NBA interviews!
2. Posted by Jason M Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:29 pm EDT
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I never really liked parker, now you guys interview him and he seems like a nice guy...crap!
3. Posted by BrentNahmias44 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:12 pm EDT
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Now I don't hate parker blech! Hilarious
4. Posted by Mad Bladder Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:51 pm EDT
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hmm. Alot of forced small-talk to a semi-interested Parker. Not as lame and "time-sucky" as a Nick Friedell interview, but not the wit and basketball banter that I hoped it could be. Kinda craptastic. Kinda expected. Kinda TBJ.
5. Posted by Jaceman Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:40 pm EDT
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S'okay, don't think TP is a huge reader of BDL or TBJ, so to be expected, but kudos to you guys for landing that. TP is a good start, think you'll get more shots as you get there. Looks like fun!
6. Posted by Olmanfeelyus Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:28 pm EDT
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I thought that was good. You started off goofing around a bit, which was fun, but I actually thought your basketball questions were good and maybe I was reading into it, but it seemed that Tony started to give a little more at that point, maybe realizing that you are for real. And he does seem like a nice, mellow guy. He gave you a lot of time and didn't seem rushed or anything. Well done TBJ!
7. Posted by AllThatJazz Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:34 pm EDT
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seriously, when are you guys going to be in position to interview fesenko?
8. Posted by aleks Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:49 pm EDT
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That was one of the best interviews with an NBA player I've seen this year. Great job, although Parker appears to be much cooler than I want him to be.
9. Posted by At the Hive Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:59 pm EDT
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Agreed, that was one of the best interviews I've seen this season, mic pros or not.
10. Posted by George Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:09 pm EDT
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It's all about getting that first notch under the belt, but man, you guys really just look like fans next to him. Gives it a unique appeal though.
11. Posted by jimmy c Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:33 pm EDT
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Tony Parker has been cheating on Eva with Subway for 3 years!?!?!? What a scoop!
12. Posted by Mask Marval Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:26 pm EDT
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yall some crazy mofo's that first video was funny..also nice interview
13. Posted by paul m Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:17 pm EDT
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"Do you get to stroke the beard" ahhhh classic skeeters! such a champion! Im so proud of you Tas and JE, that was awesome. Also loved the video previously with you on the big nashty guitar. Cannot wait for your next interview guys, keep up the great work and enjoy!
14. Posted by orangekat Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:46 pm EDT
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dang, you guys were cool as cucumbers. i would've been nervous about my first nba player interview!
and aren't all canadians bilingual? should've busted out the french.
15. Posted by suckbloodtouchplease Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:46 pm EDT
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Congrats, you looked as happy as pro.
16. Posted by ticktock6 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:20 pm EDT
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Disappointing. Parker is better looking and slightly less of a douche than I expected.
17. Posted by OG Warrior Fan Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:55 pm EDT
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that was sick. congrats.
18. Posted by tupark82 Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:23 pm EDT
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parker seems like a jerk. did u see the attitude he gave when they asked him about the 1vs1 2vs2? how hard is it as an athlete to play a couple games of 1vs1? wat a spoiled panzy answer he gave
19. Posted by Justin Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:44 pm EDT
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Aw, that was cute. More interviews to come, I hope.
20. Posted by weston Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:45 pm EDT
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nice job fellas.
21. Posted by Hush D Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:41 pm EDT
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Nice job. Remember, just like Irwin Fletcher, act like you belong. I sent you Stern's number via email. Forgot that a friend gave it to me awhile ago and I was going to incorporate it into a video message and got busy. If you get a chance this weekend, try to interview Chris Webber and ask him why he was benched by Don Nelson when he was living at the hotel. Rumor (GSOM) was that he was late to the game (forget the matchup) and was seen arriving at the hotel (his temporary home in Oakland) with two ladies and then spotted rushing out with his clothes half on a couple hours later, arriving late at the game. We have had a player talk about being gay in the NBA but how about a contemporary player talking about his threesomes and sexual exploits. Go Webber! You have big shoes (or something) to fill with Chuck out.
22. Posted by Drew M Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:48 pm EDT
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I was very disappointed with the outcome of the game. I expected the young vibrant rookie team to leave the U.S Airways stadium with a victory. However this was not the case. I believe that this is due to Dwayne Wade's hoggish ways by giving Beasley his team-mate more playing time than any other player on the rookie team!
23. Posted by Drew M Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:48 pm EDT
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I was very disappointed with the outcome of the game. I expected the young vibrant rookie team to leave the U.S Airways stadium with a victory. However this was not the case. I believe that this is due to Dwayne Wade's hoggish ways by giving Beasley his team-mate more playing time than any other player on the rookie team!
24. Posted by Silas Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:30 pm EDT
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Huzzah and kudos!
If you hadn't asked it, I don't think anyone would have ever grown the stones to ask Tony Parker "do you really take the skills challenge seriously...?"
This is why I spend so much of my workday on this website. I look forward to many, many more interviews like this one.
25. Posted by Brian L Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:48 pm EDT
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Great job guys, hopefully you'll get to interview more NBA players your way. Keep up the good work!