NBA Central Division Preview: 5 Bold Predictions

Oct 11, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker (12) is defended by Chicago Bulls guard

(21) in the third quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Jabari Parker Will Be The Second Leading Scorer Behind LeBron James

During the NBA preseason, Jabari Parker is averaging 15 points per game on 43 percent shooting for the Milwaukee Bucks. While it’s not exactly impressive, those numbers are only expected to get better with every passing game that he plays in the NBA.

Parker came into the league as this year’s most “NBA-ready” draft prospect. He’ll address that this season, even if it isn’t immediately. By the end of the season, I fully expect Parker to be this division’s second-leading scorer behind only LeBron James.

I project Parker to average around 21 points per game this season. On a team that doesn’t have high hopes for the season, I fully expect for Parker to take charge by season’s end.

He’ll definitely have the green light from first-year head coach Jason Kidd.