VIDEO: French Soccer Legend Thierry Henry Speaks on Tony Parker's Legacy

With the news that San Antonio Spurs immortal Tony Parker was retiring from the game after an 18-year career, a massive hole was created not just in the landscape of the game domestically, but also globally. Parker's contributions to the sport in France and Europe as a whole can't be understated. To summarize Parker's legendary career, former Arsenal striker and fellow legend of French sports Thierry Henry spoke at length about the kind of person and performer Parker is.

While most people will remember him for his time in San Antonio, which included six All-Star teams, four All-NBA teams, and four championships, Parker's greatest impact could be felt abroad.

For the French national team, he helped their U-18 side take home the 2000 FIBA championship while leading the senior team to the 2013 EuroBasket title. Parker once held the record for most points in EuroBasket until Pau Gasol broke that record.

While Henry established himself as one of the best players in the world in soccer-crazed France, Parker had to make the French care and become passionate about basketball. His legacy as a global ambassador for the game is equalled by only a select few.