Former NBA No. 2 pick Jabary Parker is about to usher in a new chapter in his career!

According to European media reports, this talented player, once known as the "Next LeBron", is close to signing a contract with the Serbian giant Belgrade guerrilla, with a contract amount of up to 2 years and 5 million US dollars, which will make him one of the highest paid players in European basketball. In the 2024-25 season, only 8 players in European basketball earned more than US$2.5 million per year, including top stars such as Vezinkov (3.7 million), Larkin (3.6 million), Tavarez (3 million), Mike James (2.9 million). Parker's new contract means that his annual salary (2.5 million) will directly join this elite ranks.

Parker was the second pick in the 2014 NBA Draft and was highly expected by the Bucks. However, two serious injuries to the ACL torn left knee completely changed his career trajectory.

Although he averaged 14.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2 assists per game during his NBA, frequent injuries made him go to six teams, including the Bucks, Bulls, Wizards, Hawks, Kings and Celtics, and finally chose to go to Europe in the summer of 2023 to join Barcelona.

This season, he played in 38 games with Barcelona, ​​averaging 24 minutes per game, scoring 10.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, shooting percentage of 51.1%, three-point shooting percentage of 38.1%, and free throw percentage of 76.7%. He also scored a crucial three-pointer in a game, proving his ability at critical moments. Now, 30-year-old Parker has reproved his worth in the European arena. Despite Barcelona's poor performance this season, Parker's personal abilities are still highly recognized. Belgrade's guerrillas spent 5 million this time, obviously hoping that he can lead the team to the Champions League with higher honors.

"In Europe, every game is as intense as the playoffs," Parker once said in an interview. "There are only 10 to 12 teams in the NBA that are truly competitive, and here is completely different. " This remark also reveals why he chose the European League - the pursuit of a higher intensity competitive environment.

For Parker, this contract is not only an economic guarantee, but also the second takeoff in his career.

From the NBA's "Injury Zhongyong" to the European top league high-paying star, his story continues. And the Belgrade guerrilla fans can’t wait to see the wonderful performance of this former NBA second-tier player in the European arena!