It's the end of an era in San Antonio as Tony Parker ended his 17-year stint with the Spurs.The veteran has agreed a two-year, $10 million contract to join the Charlotte Hornets, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.Parker has spent his entire NBA career in Texas and it'll be a weird sight to see him wearing a different NBA jersey.He becomes the second player from the legendary and successful big three to leave the franchise after Tim Duncan retired in 2016.That leaves Manu Ginobili to continue to fly the flag for that dominant era in the team's history.Parker won four championships and established himself as one of the best point guards of his generation.Gregg Popovich played a huge role in turning the 36-year-old into an NBA star after he was drafted with the 28th pick in 2001 straight from France.He knows it's a hugely emotional moment to see the former Finals MVP depart and released a heartfelt statement paying tribute to him."It's difficult to put into words how important Tony Parker has been to the Spurs franchise over the past two decades," he said."From his first game in 2001 at age 19, TP has impressed and inspired us - day after day, game after game, season after season - with his passion, dedication, and desire. We are grateful to Tony for 17 years of truly amazing memories.

Hall of Fame career

The six-time All-Star is the franchise leader in assists with 6,829 and ranks second in games played (1,198) and minutes (37,276) behind Duncan.

He was named to the All-NBA team on four occasions and will definitely become a Hall of Famer when he eventually retires.

"While the four championships, six All-Star appearances and four All-NBA selections highlight his resume, the biggest joy for me has been to have the pleasure of watching TP grow up before our eyes.

"All of us in the Spurs organisation will miss having Tony in our program and wish him and his family the best as he continues his remarkable career in Charlotte.”

The Frenchman has only ever been coached by Popovich over his 17 years in the league but that will change when he joins the Hornets.

However, it won't be an unfamiliar face for Parker as he'll be playing under James Borrego, the former Spurs assistant coach who was hired by Charlotte this summer.

He described his decision to leave San Antonio as "tough" but he felt the time was right to try something new.

Parker may be wearing a different NBA jersey for the first time but there's no doubt that he has left an incredible legacy behind and will be remembered as a Spur.

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