Anthony Parker | Bio, Age, Net Worth, Relationship, Career

August 12, 2024

Anthony Parker is a well-known basketball player who has played in the NBA, Euroleague, and international competitions. Parker was an outstanding high school basketball player. Like other basketball players, he desired to play in the NBA.

Anthony Parker’s dream was realized after getting selected in the 1997 NBA draft. Despite realizing his dream, he was dubbed an NBA failure due to his inability to contribute due to injuries. His basketball career looked to be ended, but it was only the beginning.

What is the Net Worth of Anthony Parker? Salary, Earnings

Anthony Parker’s estimated net worth is $12 million. Anthony has amassed wealth in the millions of dollars over his professional career, which has carried him all around the world.

He also played for several NBA teams. During his time in the NBA, though, he accumulated a substantial fortune.

The youngster agreed to terms with the Philadelphia 76ers on a rookie deal for $754,080. Parker later agreed to terms with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a six-year, $6 million contract.

Parker’s contract with the Toronto Raptors was similarly expensive, with a three-year, $12 million deal. When he wasn’t in the NBA, Anthony played in the Euroleague.

Where was Anthony Parker born? Ethnicity, Nationality, Family, Education

Anthony Michael Parker was born on June 19, 1975, in Naperville, Illinois. Second, when he was born, he was the family’s oldest child.

His father, Larry Parker, was an insurance agent, and his mother, Sara Parker, played for the Chicago Sky in the WNBA.

In addition, his father was a basketball player at the University of Iowa, and his mother was a cheerleader.

Anthony’s younger sister, Candace Parker, is a well-known and accomplished player in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). She was the first overall pick in the 2008 draft and has won the title two times.

Marcus Parker, his younger brother, was a high school basketball player as well. Marcus, on the other hand, elected to become a doctor rather than follow in his famous basketball siblings’ footsteps.

Anthony also succeeded in his studies and athletic achievements. While studying chemistry, he got two Major Robert H. Lawrence Jr. Scholarships.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Anthony Michael Parker
Name	Anthony Parker
Nick Name	Anthony
Date of Birth	June 19, 1975
Age	46 years old
Birth Place	Naperville, Illinois
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	African-American
Zodiac Sign	Gemini
Height	Six ft. 6 inches (1.98 m)
Weight	221 lb (100 kg)
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Brown
Father’s Name	Larry Parker
Mother’s Name	Sara Parker
Siblings	Candace Parker and Marcus Parker
High School	Naperville Central High School
Education	Graduate in liberal arts and sciences
University	Bradley University
Marital Status	Married
Wife	Tammy Parker
Marriage Year	1999
Children	Two: Julian and Alonso Parker
Profession	Former NBA Player
Position	Shooting guard/ Small forward
Leagues	National Basketball Association (NBA) Euroleague
NBA Draft	21st overall in the first round of the 1997 NBA draft by the New Jersey Nets
Debut Year	1997
Retirement	2012
Playing Teams	Philadelphia 76ers (1997–1999) Orlando Magic (1999–2000) Quad City Thunder (2000) Maccabi Tel Aviv (2000–2002) Lottomatica Roma (2002–2003) Maccabi Tel Aviv (2003–2006) Toronto Raptors (2006–2009) Cleveland Cavaliers (2009–2012)
International Award	Gold at the 1996 FIBA Americas Under-21 Championship
Awards and achievements	EuroLeague Final Four MVP (2004) EuroLeague Finals Top Scorer (2004) 50 Greatest EuroLeague Contributors (2008) MVC Player of the Year (1996)
Net Worth	$12 million
Social Media	Twitter
Merch	Basketball Trading Card
Last Update	June 2022

How tall is Anthony Parker? Weight, Hair Color

Anthony Parker was born in 1975 and is 46 years old. Gemini is the zodiac sign of persons born in August.

Anthony was born in Naperville, Illinois as well. In the United States, he identifies as an African American.

Parker is 6’6″ (1.98 meters) tall and weighs 221 pounds (100 kg).

How did Anthony Parker start his Professional Career?

Parker began his basketball career at Naperville, Illinois, at Naperville Central High School. After that, he moved on to play basketball at Bradley University.

He went on to become a star player for the Braves, the university’s basketball team.

Anthony Parker’s Professional Career

Anthony Parker was drafted 21st overall by the New Jersey Nets in 1997. Despite this, he was moved to the Philadelphia 76ers as part of a larger deal.

Anthony was unable to function efficiently due to his recurring injuries. As a result, his playing time has been significantly curtailed.

He was traded to the Orlando Magic before being dismissed in January 2000. No NBA clubs were interested in signing him after that. In other words, Anthony was a flop in the NBA.

Parker’s repeated failures in the NBA motivated him to seek opportunities to restart his basketball career outside of the United States.

In the 2000-01 season, he traveled to Israel, where he was recruited by Israeli EuroLeague powerhouse Maccabi Tel Aviv.

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Parker first questioned his decision because of the city’s frequent explosions. However, he quickly adjusted later on.

He rapidly established himself as a vital team member. He dazzled the audience with his scoring, rebounding, blocking, and dunking skills.

In his first season, Parker guided Maccabi to the Israeli domestic title, the Israeli National Cup, and the FIBA SuproLeague Cup.

He subsequently moved to Italy and joined Virtus Roma. In Italy, he participated in 27 Serie A games. Parker had an overall excellent career in the European league.

For his efforts, he was selected MVP of the Israeli Basketball Super League, MVP of the EuroLeague Final Four, EuroLeague MVP, and first-team All-EuroLeague.

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