Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is happy his friend and former teammate Jabari Parker got paid this summer. Parker signed a two-year, $40 million deal with the Chicago Bulls in July. The second year of the contract is a team-option, essentially giving Parker a one-year tryout with Chicago to prove he can stay healthy and be productive at the small forward position.
“I’m happy for him…He got the bag.”@Giannis_An34 on @JabariParker signing with the Bulls pic.twitter.com/vcjgfHC2Gp
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) October 2, 2018
Jabari Parker, who is a Chicago native, has torn his ACL two times. He played in 31 games with the Bucks last season and averaged 12.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game while shooting 48.2 percent from the field, 38.3 percent from 3-point range, and 74.1 percent from the free-throw line.
The Bucks selected Parker with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2014 Draft out of Duke. At the time, the franchise envisioned Parker being the face of the organization for years to come. His injuries, however, coupled with the emergence of Antetokounmpo, changed Parker’s role and relationship with management.
The front office in Milwaukee felt the team and Parker were trending in different directions, and that’s why they ultimately decided to rescind their qualifying offer to Parker so he could sign with the Bulls. Parker has been very open about how he’s always wanted to play for the Bulls, the team he grew up rooting for. Living in Chicago will allow Parker to be with his family more and continue his charity work in the city. Parker hosted a free basketball and life skills camp in August and plans to do more charitable events throughout the season.
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