The NBA and FedEx Corp. have extended their United States marketing partnership that is centered around a core of international players.  San Antonio Spurs guards Tony Parker (France) and Manu Ginobili (Argentina) will be a key part of that effort.  Other international players to be involved in the marketing campaign include Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash (Canada), Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng (England/Sudan), and New Orleans Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic (Serbia).

The Spurs' Parker is one of the first international players to win the NBA Finals MVP award. Parker achieved that honor last season, as the Spurs won their fourth NBA championship in the last nine seasons.

Parker scored 15 points in the Spurs win over the Sacramento Kings 96-80 Friday night.  

The FedEx deal makes it the official air and ground delivery service of the NBA.  FedEx (NYSE: FDX) is a ground and air transportation company based in Memphis, Tennessee.

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http://www.nba.com/spurs/gameday/071102