White Shogun
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I've noticed in a few recent articles I've seen about Tony Parker, the lead-in is usually, "Tony Parker, of France..."
Yet, I rarely see any articles that say "Tim Duncan, of the Virgin
Islands.." or "Steve Nash, of Canada." Or "Yao Ming, from China..."
well ok the last one is more obvious but the observation remains.
Any ideas on why this is? Why the prominence accorded Parker's lineage
but no others? It isn't like Tony Parker was just drafted and suddenly
became a star overnight. He was in the middle of the controversy when
the Spurs were courting Jason Kidd. He was integral to their
success during last year's play off run, too.
But..... from France? wtf?
Yet, I rarely see any articles that say "Tim Duncan, of the Virgin
Islands.." or "Steve Nash, of Canada." Or "Yao Ming, from China..."
well ok the last one is more obvious but the observation remains.
Any ideas on why this is? Why the prominence accorded Parker's lineage
but no others? It isn't like Tony Parker was just drafted and suddenly
became a star overnight. He was in the middle of the controversy when
the Spurs were courting Jason Kidd. He was integral to their
success during last year's play off run, too.
But..... from France? wtf?