Jabari Parker Declares For The NBA Draft

I like the way Parker stated the process of his decision-making. I think he'll be a great player someday.

Sidenote: This and the previous thread about Parker should be merged.



KJ

I've been saying for over two years that Jabari would wind up a Celtic. O Prophetess of Delphi, don't fail me now!

worse you like him that much?

Yes, I like him that much... He'll bring magic to the Celts. We can build around him, Rajon, Avery, Sully, and Kelly. If we can also get a center, we'll be golden.

If we stay in the top 5 and don't drop like we did on ping pong day in '07 going from 2 to 5 when three teams jumped over us we'll be getting a very good player.

But it would certainly be nice to get into the top 2 or 3 so we have choices.

Going to be a thrill-filled and anxious draft lottery day on May 20th.

Interesting line from a piece by Jeff Eisenberg:

"Ultimately, however, Parker chose to strike while his stock is hot and enter the NBA draft."

Yeah he's so hot he shot 4 for 14 his last game in Duke's loss to Mercer.

Hopefully he'll be a great pro.  I do like him. And wouldn't mind seeing us end up with him.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaab-the-dagger/potential-no--1-pick-jabari-parker-leaves-duke--enters-the-nba-draft-170044778.html

worcester wrote:Yes, I like him that much... He'll bring magic to the Celts. We can build around him, Rajon, Avery, Sully, and Kelly. If we can also get a center, we'll be golden.

we couldn't go wrong with him at the 3, the kid I love is Exum, he looks like the next Havlicek to me, he can play the 1 to 3 IMHO.

I did not know his dad was Sonny Parker!!

like Grant, good bloodlines.

Parker may very well go #1 over Embiid and Wiggins.

No doubt wherever he lands he's probably their SF for years. You can build a champion with this kid. If you could get him and Rondo together on the court, forget worrying about a center. Heck, Mugsy Bogues could be your center.

Cross your fingers extra tight.

Jabari Parker would certainly be my first choice. Then Embiid.


KJ

Embiid first, because I think he is a rare talent and because he's a center. I don't consider this a case of taking Sam Bowie before Michael Jordan or Greg Oden before Kevin Durant.

I'd like to see them get Embiid, but I believe the statistical probability lies more with Exum.  I agree with you, Cow, while I know you're talking about a Havlicek-type player than a direct comparison with John.  I believe the most important three positions on the team are and will be (in order): PG, C and 6th man.

Sam

Sam I like his running ability, his scoring ability and handle and vision, I haven't seen a wing this versatile on film against other high caliber college all star types ever, he just looks so smooth. The versatility is why I'm saying Havlicek....glad you see something there too. In the video I've seen he really stands out, he can play fast and let the game come to him and play slow.