​The San Antonio Spurs celebrated their 2014 NBA Championship with a triumphant moment as they hoisted the Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy following a 107-84 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The game, played on June 15, 2014, in San Antonio, Texas, solidified the Spurs’ dominance in the series, which they captured 4-1. On the podium, the celebration included key players who contributed to the title run: MVP Kawhi Leonard, Tony Parker, Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, and Patty Mills. The entire moment was captured in a widely circulated AFP photo by Robyn Beck, capturing the energy and relief of a franchise securing its fifth NBA championship.
Fast forward to the present, and two former Spurs champions are reuniting once again, though this time they sit on opposite sides of the bench in France. Tony Parker and his former teammate Patty Mills have linked up with LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, a prominent EuroLeague club. Parker recently stepped into the role of head coach, while Mills joined the French club during the current offseason. The reunion signals a fresh chapter for Parker, who previously wore many hats within the organization, including serving as the club’s president before transitioning to head coaching duties last month. In addition to his responsibilities with ASVEL, Parker has also expanded his coaching resume by leading France at the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup, marking his first international head coaching assignment.
The official announcement confirmed Parker’s appointment as the new ASVEL coach, a move that has generated excitement among fans and analysts alike. Le communiqué officiel: https://t.co/htTp2BC7VF. This news was shared by ASVEL on their official channels, capturing the moment Parker announced his new leadership role and the fresh dynamic within the club. ASVEL’s decision to bring Mills back into the fold adds another layer of familiarity and experience to the roster as they prepare for the upcoming EuroLeague season.
Mills, who spent a decade wearing the Spurs uniform, has recently been with Spain’s La Laguna Tenerife during the 2025-26 season. In that stint, Mills delivered strong numbers, appearing in 11 games and averaging 18 points per contest while shooting an efficient 46 percent from the field and 44 percent from three-point range. He also delivered a standout performance with a season-high 30 points for the team. Mills continued to demonstrate his scoring prowess in Liga Endesa’s playoffs, averaging 17 points across six games and delivering notable scoring bursts of 21, 29, and 36 points in three of those postseason clashes. His experience and scoring ability will be a valuable addition to ASVEL as Parker builds a competitive unit for the EuroLeague.
As Parker takes the helm and Mills becomes a trusted contributor, ASVEL’s outlook for the EuroLeague season appears promising. The pairing brings together a veteran point guard in Mills who knows Parker’s methods well from their Spurs days, paired with Parker’s strategic vision as head coach. The combination is expected to help ASVEL contend at a high level in Europe’s premier club competition, leveraging Parker’s leadership experience and Mills’ scoring versatility to maximize the team’s performance.
For fans following San Antonio’s basketball legacy, this pairing of Parker and Mills underscores the lasting impact Spurs alums have had on the international stage. The franchise’s influence extends beyond the NBA, shaping careers and coaching philosophies across continents and leagues. As Parker and Mills prepare for the upcoming EuroLeague season, supporters of both the Spurs and ASVEL will be watching closely to see how this reunion translates on the court and how Parker’s coaching approach meshes with Mills’ veteran scorer instincts in European competition. The story of Parker and Mills at ASVEL is not only a testament to their enduring talent but also to the global reach and enduring connections fostered by the Spurs organization. Subscribe to the Express-News for ongoing updates on San Antonio’s basketball world and beyond. This piece originally published under the headline Former Spurs champions Tony Parker, Patty Mills reunite with French basketball club.