SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg will declare Saturday as "Tony Parker Day."
He announced on Twitter that he plans to make the proclamation during Thursday's city council A-session.
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"Merci, @tonyparker, for being such a pivotal part of the @spurs beautiful game for 17 seasons. We miss you on that court! #GoSpursGo," Nirenberg posted.
Parker's jersey will be retired after Monday night's Spurs game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Tony Parker holding meet-and-greet at North Star Mall two days before jersey retirement
Fans have been encouraged to use the hashtag #MerciTony to share their favorite memories of the Spurs legend's time in the Alamo City.
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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.
— Mayor Ron Nirenberg (@Ron_Nirenberg) November 6, 2019
Merci, @tonyparker, for being such a pivotal part of the @spurs beautiful game for 17 seasons. We miss you on that court! #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/vVQjo0wu1b