Career Timeline of Jabari Parker: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jabari Parker made an impact.

Jabari Parker is a professional basketball player currently with FC Barcelona. Formerly a highly touted prospect, he was drafted second overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2014 after a single season at Duke University, where he was a consensus All-American and National Freshman of the Year. Prior to college, Parker achieved national recognition as a high school player, leading Simeon Career Academy to four consecutive Illinois state championships and earning National High School Player of the Year honors. He played four seasons with the Bucks, followed by four seasons with five different NBA teams.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1976: Sonny Parker NBA draft

In 1976, Jabari Parker's father, Sonny Parker, was drafted in the first round (17th overall) of the NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors.

October 2010: Participated in USA Developmental National Team mini-camp

In October 2010, Jabari Parker was among the 18 players who participated in the 2011–12 USA Developmental National Team mini-camp.

December 20, 2012: Commits to Duke

On December 20, 2012, Jabari Parker chose to play for Duke University.

2013: Duke Blue Devils Freshman Year

In 2013, Jabari Parker started his freshman year with the Duke Blue Devils.

July 9, 2014: Signs with the Milwaukee Bucks

On July 9, 2014, Jabari Parker officially signed with the Milwaukee Bucks, joining them for the 2014 NBA Summer League.

October 29, 2014: NBA Debut and Injury

On October 29, 2014, Jabari Parker made his NBA debut for the Milwaukee Bucks against the Charlotte Hornets.

2014: Declares for NBA Draft and Signs with Jordan Brand

In 2014, Jabari Parker declared for the NBA draft and signed a shoe endorsement deal with the Jordan Brand.

2014: NBA Draft and Duke Career

In 2014, Jabari Parker was selected as the second overall pick in the NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks after playing one season for Duke University.

January 15, 2017: Near triple-double against Atlanta Hawks

On January 15, 2017, Jabari Parker nearly achieved his first NBA triple-double against the Atlanta Hawks, falling just one assist and one field goal short.

December 18, 2017: Assigned to Wisconsin Herd

On December 18, 2017, the Milwaukee Bucks assigned Jabari Parker to their NBA G League affiliate, the Wisconsin Herd, to practice during his recovery period.

February 2, 2018: First appearance since injury

On February 2, 2018, Jabari Parker made his first appearance for the Milwaukee Bucks since February 9, 2017, scoring 12 points in a win against the New York Knicks.

February 27, 2018: Season-high 19 points against Washington Wizards

On February 27, 2018, Jabari Parker scored a season-high 19 points in a loss to the Washington Wizards.

March 21, 2018: Season-high 20 points against Los Angeles Clippers

On March 21, 2018, Jabari Parker achieved a season-high of 20 points in 30 minutes against the Los Angeles Clippers.

July 14, 2018: Signed with Chicago Bulls

On July 14, 2018, Jabari Parker signed a two-year, $40 million contract with the Chicago Bulls.

February 6, 2019: Traded to Washington Wizards

On February 6, 2019, Jabari Parker was traded to the Washington Wizards, along with Bobby Portis and a 2023 second-round pick, in exchange for Otto Porter.

July 11, 2019: Signed with Atlanta Hawks

On July 11, 2019, Jabari Parker signed a two-year, $13 million contract with the Atlanta Hawks.

February 6, 2020: Traded to Sacramento Kings

On February 6, 2020, Jabari Parker was traded to the Sacramento Kings along with Alex Len, in exchange for Dewayne Dedmon, a 2020 second-round pick, and a 2021 second-round pick.

March 25, 2021: Waived by the Kings

On March 25, 2021, Jabari Parker was waived by the Sacramento Kings.

April 16, 2021: Signed with Boston Celtics

On April 16, 2021, Jabari Parker signed with the Boston Celtics and scored 11 points in his debut.

October 17, 2021: Waived by the Celtics

On October 17, 2021, Jabari Parker was waived by the Boston Celtics.

January 7, 2022: Waived by the Celtics again

On January 7, 2022, Jabari Parker was waived by the Celtics again.

June 30, 2023: Joined Milwaukee Bucks for NBA Summer League

On June 30, 2023, Jabari Parker joined the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2023 NBA Summer League.

August 7, 2023: Signed with FC Barcelona

On August 7, 2023, Jabari Parker signed a one-year contract with EuroLeague and Liga ACB powerhouse FC Barcelona.

September 24, 2023: Debut for FC Barcelona

On September 24, 2023, Jabari Parker made his debut for FC Barcelona, scoring a team-high 12 points in a win over Girona.

2023: Signs with FC Barcelona

In the summer of 2023, after a year away from professional basketball, Jabari Parker signed with FC Barcelona.

March 16, 2025: Highest personal score for FC Barcelona

On March 16, 2025, Jabari Parker recorded his best numbers playing for Barcelona, scoring 34 points and making 6 three-pointers in a Liga ACB win against BC Andorra, achieving the highest personal score for a FC Barcelona player in a Liga ACB game in 11 years.