Collin Sexton Tells Awesome Tony Parker Story: “I Was Like Mind Blown Because I Have Never Experienced That…”

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4x NBA Champion Tony Parker might not have been the flashiest player, but his knowledge and mastery of the game stretched far and wide.

In a recent story told by Cavs youngster Collin Sexton, he revealed the time Parker taught him a valuable lesson during his rookie season. Here’s the story, as told on “The Old Man & The Three”:

“I think my rookie season, is when it all pretty much changed for me because I think I was playing against Tony Parker and I think he gave me like four fouls in the first quarter… I was like mind blown because I have never experienced that and he was like, ‘I got you rook.’ I could do nothing with it,” Sexton told JJ Reddick in his podcast.

“I would probably say decision making and just trying to adjust to the different teams and the different players. Any given night certain players might be out of the game or might be resting. The guy that’s the seventh on the bench, he comes in and acts as a starter. So, you have to make sure you know what his tendencies are, make sure you are locked in.”

For a 36-year-old Parker to get the upper hand on Sexton so quickly really shows how much good he was. Clearly, it’s something that took Sexton a bit off guard.

But he has since learned from that experience and has learned to adapt his game and prepare for any possibility on the court.

That growth is probably what helped contribute to his breakout campaign this season, which has him averaging 23.9 points, 4.2 assists, and 1.2 steals per game on 47% shooting.

The sky is truly the limit for this kid. He did learn from the best, after all…

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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