When Jabari Parker was drafted as our first round pick in 2014, most Bucks fans thought of him as a big part of our future. A key alongside Giannis in the eventual rise of Milwaukee basketball as we once knew it. Now it seems questionable if Jabari is even relevant to the team going forward.
Part of the problem stems back to the two scary injuries Jabari has faced throughout his tenure with Milwaukee. He has suffered two town ACL’s, in both knees, and this has surely disrupted his progress and adjustment to the team’s current fixture. But even though he is recovered now and played for us in the Bucks series against the Celtics, he doesn’t look like the Jabari we all once knew prior to the injuries. He looks shaky, almost hesitant to jump and run because he is afraid of re injuring his knees.
Aside from how he is looking, Parker also clashed with Buck’s coaching staff over playing time throughout the series with the Celtics. If he is unhappy with his minutes, Parker may be looking for another team to sign him to a max deal, which I’m sure he is looking for.
When asked about Jabari’s current state with the team, Giannis made it perfectly clear that he and other players want him to stay. Giannis told reporters how important he is to their future and how valued Jabari is to the organization.
As next season approaches, I look forward to seeing how this story unfolds. 