What a pity! Refused to join the Beijing Control team! This is an NBA second overall pick.

WOW, it's serious.

According to a well-known domestic basketball journalist:The Beijing Control team recently had deep discussions with Jabari Parker, but because they could only offer a non-guaranteed contract, the two sides ultimately failed to reach an agreement.

This guy was born on March 15, 1995, about to turn 31 and still in the prime age stage for a basketball player, a wing with a height of 2 meters & a wingspan of 2.13 meters, the second overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft. In his third year with the Bucks, he averaged 20.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1 steal per game, with shooting percentages of 49% and 36.5%. If he really came to the CBA, it might be even more sensational than McGee joining the Beijing team.

As a three-time NBA champion center, McGee has played two games for the Beijing team, both victories, averaging 17.5 minutes per game, contributing 15.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1 block, with a shooting percentage of 61.9%. At 38 years old, he can still dominate in the CBA, and his NBA-level twin towers formation with Zhou Qi is practically unbeatable.

Back to the main topic, Parker is also a talent ruined by injuries. He suffered left knee anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears in both 2014 and 2017. The consecutive serious injuries prevented him from fully realizing his potential. His entire NBA career lasted only 8 years, moving through multiple teams. His regular season averages were 14.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2 assists per game; postseason averages were 9.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game.

Parker last played in the NBA back in the 21-22 season for the Celtics. After that, due to lack of interest, he had to switch to European leagues. Unfortunately, this season we won't see him bringing his talent to China to team up with Liao Sanning, which could have further boosted the CBA's attention and competitiveness.

So far this season, the Beijing Control team has achieved a record of 12 wins and 13 losses, ranking 12th in the league; their playoff position is not secure. Meanwhile, their city rival Beijing team has made a strong comeback, with 16 wins and 9 losses placing them fifth in the league, just one step away from the top four.

The Shanghai team, with new additions like Zhang Zhenlin and Whiteside, has surged to the top spot with 21 wins and 4 losses, leading the pack proudly, showing strong momentum to claim the championship this year.The defending champion Guangsha team follows closely with 20 wins and 5 losses, Guangdong team is third with 18 wins and 7 losses, and Shandong team is fourth with 17 wins and 8 losses.