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Jabari Parker pre-draft interview quotes

 


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| June 25, 2014

Jabari Parker interview, pre-draft interview quotesThe following are some Jabari Parker pre-draft interview quotes from Wednesday, one day before the 2014 NBA Draft. Parker played basketball at Duke and is a top-ranked draft prospect:

Question: Do you expect the Bucks to draft you?

Jabari Parker: : Yeah, I think so.

Question: Why did you say that, or what makes you think you’re going to go No. 2?

Parker: : I’ve got some comfort level with them, especially with them just telling me ‘we want you.’ I didn’t get really any answers from the Cavs, so I’m just going with what I’m certain with.

Question: Can you talk about the workout in Cleveland? There’s been a lot of reports that you tanked it, what’s your take on it, how do you think it went in Cleveland?

Parker: : I think I have too much pride to just waste other people’s time. I come from Duke, and most importantly I come from a family with good values. I don’t have time to waste other people’s opportunities, and the chances I have in front of me. There’s going to be a lot of speculation and a lot of negativity. I would be glad to look that person in the eye, that wrote that stuff, and they could give me their assumptions.

Question: Were you insulted by that when you heard the report?

Parker: : No, because I’ve been dealing with that my entire life. People giving me negative approaches about my weight, but I don’t have any problem about the way that I am. At the end of the day, I have to play basketball, and that really takes it out of proportion.

Question: How would you feel if Cleveland selected you?

Parker: : It would be a great opportunity. Anywhere that I’m going, I’m going there for a reason. They are going to pick me, I’m going to go on stage and accept that hat.

Question: What makes your game NBA ready?

Parker: : Right now, I’m in the process. I don’t think that I’m prepared as soon as possible. I think the summer league will get me better adjusted with the new rules and the defensive changes. Then I’ll be able to prove myself.

Question: What kind of conversations have you had with Coach K about the transition to the NBA, since he’s coached the Olympic team so much.

Parker: : To remain professional. Everywhere they let you go, it’s a business. It’s your responsibility to represent yourself, represent that character that he taught me at Duke.

Question: Did you get the impression in Cleveland that they didn’t want you, or that they were just non-committal?

Parker: : They just didn’t make commitments. I think that they’re playing the safe side of things, they don’t want to say they’re all-in too early because they hold a high pick and plenty of opportunities with other free agents, so you never know. It’s a surprising draft.










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