Giannis Antetokounmpo praises Jabari Parker following trade to Miami Heat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo expressed admiration for Jabari Parker, calling him his favorite teammate in a farewell video to Milwaukee. The former MVP noted how Parker motivated him early in his career, stating that he measured his work ethic against Parker's. Jabari Parker was a highly regarded player at Duke, but his NBA career faced challenges due to injuries. This acknowledgment comes as Antetokounmpo transitions to the Miami Heat after being traded this summer.
- •Giannis Antetokounmpo praised Jabari Parker in a goodbye video.
- •Parker was the second overall pick in 2014 from Duke.
- •Antetokounmpo cited Parker's influence on his work ethic.
- •Parker's career was hampered by knee injuries.
- •Antetokounmpo was traded to the Miami Heat this summer.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Giannis Antetokounmpo heaps praise on former top draft pick from Duke
"Following his trade to the Miami Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo had high praise for former Duke forward Jabari Parker.
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