Jabari Parker Rumors

Of course, Parker’s style isn’t reminiscent of either of the Wallaces. Defensive troubles didn’t help a notoriously rocky relationship with Boylen, which spoiled once Boylen elevated to head coach upon Hoiberg’s departure. Optics and multiple reports say Parker showed up to training camp out of shape, as well, though he insists “that’s absolutely false” and points to the effort he put in over the summer, when he stayed in Chicago and worked out with the team. “Just look at the stats. Look at when I did do my thing, when I climbed, how they just all of a sudden took me out of the rotation,” Parker said. “And then look at when I had a point a minute when I didn’t play at all. So, how was I out of shape if I’m able to do those two things?”

For Parker, it’s quite the change in role and lingo from a head coach. “It just feels good to get some support,” Parker said. “And when we have this conversation, I’m not in any ways bashing or backlashing at anybody. My situation (in Chicago) is in the past. But right now, it just feels good to have guys really believe in me and know what I can do, utilize those things to the best of abilities.”