This NBA Legend Has A 24-Hour Fast Food Joint Built Into His House

Former San Antonio Spurs star Tony Parker has four NBA championship rings, but the flex that might outshine them all is sitting in his Texas mansion: a full-service Nando's. According to Foodbeast, Parker turned part of his estate into a private outpost of the South African-Portuguese casual dining chain, complete with a kitchen, staff, and that unmistakable peri-peri chicken aroma wafting through at all hours of the day. Forget a personal chef; Parker has a beloved international brand at his fingertips.

For fans who track Nando's cult following, this setup makes perfect sense. The flame-grilled chicken chain has weathered everything from supply chain woes to labor shortages without losing its heat. Its addictive, citrusy-spicy sauce has turned into a pantry essential, as vital as the hot sauces that can elevate virtually any meal. While anyone who's had it would agree that peri-peri chicken absolutely belongs on your plate, most of us have to settle for carrying out a platter of it or stashing bottles of Nando's sauce in the pantry. Parker simply walks downstairs to enjoy a complete (and even customizable) menu.

Tony Parker isn't the only one who has rearranged his lifestyle around peri-peri chicken; he's just the one with the square footage to prove it. Nando's began in Johannesburg in 1987, and its global rise owes everything to the sauce: A blend of African bird's eye chilies, garlic, lemon, and oil. That tangy, smoky, and bright kick is what keeps fans chasing bottles for weeknight dinners or dreaming up new marinades. The magic lies in the balance — heat tempered by acidity, spice lifted by citrus. It's bold enough to command attention, yet versatile enough to drizzle over grain bowls, brush onto wings, or slip into a weeknight sandwich without overwhelming it.

Plenty of cooks lean on their own comfort-food chicken recipes for a delicious dinner, but Nando's has a way of converting casual eaters into lifelong devotees. It's a favorite among Gen Zers, and with its plans to expand locations and menu features, Nando's will likely win over even more notable names. But while most celebrity cravings play out as headlines or endorsements, Parker turned his into part of his home's architecture and the first 24-hour Nando's in America. That's not fandom — that's fast food chicken devotion poured in brick and mortar.