Jabari Parker is rumored to be only about "85 percent" certain of entering next June's NBA Draft and top execs from across the league are still pressing the Duke freshman star for a quick and definitive answer.
With the draft just over two months away and Parker certain to be one of the top picks, if not the overall No. 1 selection, if he elects to make himself available, lottery bound teams are pressing the Chicago native about his intentions.
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"I've been saying for a while that I think there's a good chance he'll come back," Sports Illustrated college hoops writer Seth Davis told LarryBrownSports.com. "When I say good chance, I mean relative to his situation. 99 percent of the kids in his position wouldn't even hesitate to turn pro. He's a different kind of kid. So instead of being 99 percent gone I would put him more 85 percent gone."
Part of Parker's dilemma is that he's immensely bothered by how his Duke career would have officially ended should he not return. Parker shot just 4 of 14 and finished with just 14 points in the Blue Devils stunning second round NCAA tournament loss to Mercer.
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Still, Parker's overall body of work and unquestioned ability has NBA scouts salivated. The 6-8 forward's mix of outside shooting ability and strong post up capabilities have many scouts liking his game to Knicks star Carmelo Anthony, the league's No. 2 overall scorer.
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