Open about his time in Partizan: Džabari Parker spoke about Ostoja Mijailović, Željko Obradović and Joan Peñarroya
Džabari Parker came to Partizan at the beginning of the season as the biggest reinforcement. Expectations were high for the former second pick in the NBA draft to lead the black and whites to the Euroleague playoffs, but he left a very weak impression and left Belgrade.
TL;DR
- Džabari Parker refutes claims by Partizan president Ostoja Mijailović that his weight was an issue, calling it a myth.
- Parker stated he followed team decisions, whether to play or sit out games.
- He discussed his short tenure under coach Željko Obradović, acknowledging Obradović had to make choices for himself.
- Parker also addressed his situation with coach Joan Peñarroya, with whom he had previously worked at Barcelona, stating he respects Peñarroya's decisions as a coach.