Dec 13, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker (12) drives for a dunk during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Jabari Parker, Milwaukee Bucks
Jabari Parker, who is coming off ACL surgery, should have a big impact on the Bucks moving forward. Of course, that’s conditioned on the fact that he can return to form – or at least at the level he was before the injury.
Parker averaged 12 points and six rebounds per game on 49 percent shooting from the field last season (25 games), in only 29 minutes per game. The only way the Bucks are going to take the next step this season, as many are expecting them to, Parker needs to make the jump from rookie to seasoned vet.
Touted as one the most NBA-ready prospects a year ago, even if he is brought along slowly in his rehab process, Parker should be able to find his stride at some point this season.
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