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Jabari Parker is clearly one of the Milwaukee Bucks' most talented players. Last season, Parker averaged 20.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. He also shot 36 percent from the three-point line. Now that Parker has returned from his second ACL injury, he will now be tasked to help franchise star Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the Bucks to the postseason. More importantly, Parker will now be tasked to develop more into the superstar he was drafted to be.
Assistant coach Vin Baker appears to believe that Parker can make the transition. According to Jordan Schultz of Yahoo Sports, Baker believes that Parker could be the next Carmelo Anthony.
“He has the ability and the talent to be the new Carmelo Anthony,” newly minted Bucks assistant coach Vin Baker told Yahoo Sports. “His vertical looks the same. His quickness and power seem the same. He’s got that great mid-range game and he has the lateral quickness to create that space. Jabari is a professional scorer. He’s intense about scoring. He reminds me a lot of Glenn Robinson [Baker’s teammate with the Bucks during the 1990s who earned two All-Star appearances] a lot. He’s got that explosive jumping ability. He can push the ball, pull up from three, drive by you and finish in the paint. He’s a unique talent. He has it all.”
Parker will return for the Bucks in his season debut against the New York Knicks on Friday. He will be placed on minutes restrictions, but Parker should be ready to make an impact for the Bucks after missing so many games in his short NBA career.
