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Tony Parker's jersey with the number 9 will be retired by the French federation on July 12, 2024.

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The French women's and men's teams will play two exhibition games for the Paris Olympics on the same day at the LDLC Arena on July 12, 2024.

On the occasion, Tony Parker's jersey with the number 9 will be retired by the French federation, Le Progres reports.

The FFBB intends to pay tribute to its legend before the Olympics, honoring his legacy. Parker, now 41, played 181 games with France and scored a total of 2,741 points. he won the 2013 EuroBasket as the MVP, in addition to three more medals -- silver in 2011 and bronze in 2005 and 2015. ASVEL's owner and 4-time NBA champion with the San Antonio Spurs will be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame.

Per the report, on July 12, the French women's team, bronze medalists at the EuroBasket last June, will launch the festivities, before the men's team, who's currently preparing for the World Cup, take over. The opponents are yet to be confirmed. One option seems to be the USA team, but the French federation is waiting forthe draw for the Olympic Games group stage.

The other candidates for the double-header are Serbia, Australia and Spain -- all countries capable of fielding strong squads in both men and women.

The LDLC Arena will be inaugurated at the end of November.

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