Jabari Parker

American basketball player and forward

Jabari Parker - American basketball player and forward
Born

March 15th, 1995
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional basketball player, contributions included playing for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA. Played college basketball at Duke University, leading the team to the NCAA Championship game in 2015. Drafted second overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2014 NBA Draft. Overcame significant knee injuries that impacted career progression but returned to contribute at a professional level.

Drafted second overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2014

Played for Duke University, reaching NCAA Championship game in 2015

Contributed to the Chicago Bulls in the NBA

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