Feb 24 • 09:08 UTC 🇪🇪 Estonia ERR

Drell's home club has partnered with former NBA draft second pick until the end of the season

Drell's club has signed a loan agreement with former NBA player Jabari Parker until the end of the season.

The Estonian basketball club Badalona Joventut has secured a loan agreement for former NBA player Jabari Parker, who previously played for Partizan Belgrade, to join the team until the end of the season. Parker's move is significant given his background; he was selected second overall in the 2014 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks but has faced many challenges, including injuries that hampered his career. Despite these setbacks, Parker brings experience and skill, which could be valuable for Badalona's roster as they compete in the EuroLeague.

Currently, Jabari Parker averages 7.7 points and 2.5 rebounds in just 15 games for Partizan in the EuroLeague this season. The club's decision to loan him indicates confidence in his potential impact on their performance for the remainder of the season. The collaboration also highlights Badalona's ambition in the European basketball scene while providing Parker an opportunity to revitalize his career and gain more playing time.

Parker's rich but tumultuous career, characterized by great promise and unfortunate injuries, presents an intriguing storyline as he joins Badalona Joventut. With only three seasons played fully due to his injury history, fans and analysts alike will be eager to see how Parker adjusts to playing in the Spanish league and whether he can regain some of his past form, making this a significant development in both his career and the club's journey this season.

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