The images have made the rounds across much of the Web. Those of a Jabari Parker on the verge of tears in front of a journalist asking him to take stock, sportingly and humanly, of his first year away from the United States.
Overwhelmed by emotions, the 2nd choice of the 2014 Draft, who was finishing his first season in Barcelona, will not be able to respond. If not after the factin a second speech, to explain this sequence which has become viral.
“ It was only happiness, gratitude for this club, for giving me an opportunity. For my teammates for allowing me to enjoy this experience. I have nothing but great things to say about my experience in Barcelona, especially within FC Barcelona, a dream for me “, expands on former NBA player.
We recall that this one, despite tests passed with several franchises, had not been able to find a contract in the Great League. Like others and when he was barely 30 years old, he had to come to terms with the idea of emigrating to Europe, to one of the most beautiful stables on the Old Continent.
Former NBA players at his side
“ Through this place I was able to rediscover my love for the game », even adds the teammate of Willy Hernangomez or Tomas Satoransky, who says he was not sure if he would be able to play again. “Thanks to FC Barcelona, the fans, my teammates, my coaches and my friends, I rediscovered my love of the game, and my passion. »
The former great hope of the Bucks averaged 12 points with the Spanish team, 3rd in the regular season and which has just lost in the semi-final of the ACB league playoffs against Real Madrid. Barcelona also lost in the quarter-finals of the Euroleague.
We remind you that Jabari Parker has not set foot on an American floor since… January 2022. At a time when he had to be content with crumbs of playing time on the Boston side, after successively passing through Milwaukee, Chicago, Washington , Atlanta and Sacramento. “ I don't have any more years to waste. I want to be here and achieve great things », he said when he arrived in Spain.
