Anthony Michael Parker (born June 19, 1975 in Des Moines, Iowa) is an American professional basketball player currently with the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Toronto Raptors. After graduating from Bradley University with a major in liberal arts, he entered the 1997 NBA Draft and played briefly in the NBA before plying his trade in Europe. There, Parker spent five seasons with Israeli basketball club Maccabi Tel Aviv and one season with Italian club Pallacanestro Virtus Roma. With Maccabi he won five national championships, five national cups, two Euroleague titles, one Suproleague title, and was voted two-time consecutive Euroleague Most Valuable Player (MVP). Since returning to the NBA as a free agent in 2006, Parker has established himself as Toronto's starting shooting guard, as well as one of the best three point shooters and perimeter defenders in the NBA. In his first season with the Raptors, Parker helped the team clinch their first ever division title, first NBA Playoffs berth in five years, and best regular season record in franchise history.

Anthony Parker (born February 11, 1966 in Sylacauga, Alabama) was a cornerback who played nine seasons in the National Football League, mainly for the Minnesota Vikings. He attended McClintock High School in Tempe, Arizona, before attending Arizona State University. His son, Colin, was a red-shirt Freshman at Arizona State University the 2007-2008 season.