Jabari Parker is an American professional basketball player best known for being selected as the second overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. He most recently played for the Atlanta Hawks in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Jabari Ali Parker was born on March 15, 1995, in Chicago, Illinois. He is of African-American and Tongan descent. His parents are Sonny Parker, a former NBA player, and Folola Finau-Parker. Jabari was raised in a large family alongside six siblings.
He began his education at Robert A. Black Magnet Elementary School, later attending Simeon Career Academy for high school. Both schools provided him with strong academic and athletic foundations. At Simeon, Parker developed under the guidance of high-caliber basketball coaching, setting the stage for his future success.
During his time at Simeon Career Academy, Parker led his team to four consecutive state championships, a rare accomplishment in Illinois high school basketball. He was widely regarded as one of the top high school players in the nation, earning multiple national honors.
Parker enrolled at Duke University for the 2013–2014 season. In his lone year playing college basketball, he averaged 19.1 points and 8.7 rebounds per game, earning consensus first-team All-American honors. After a standout freshman season, he declared for the NBA Draft in 2014.
Parker was selected second overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2014 NBA Draft. He showed flashes of elite potential early in his career, including a standout 2016–17 season in which he averaged 20.1 points per game—a career high. However, his professional trajectory was impacted by multiple knee injuries that limited his playing time and development.
After four seasons with the Bucks, Parker signed a two-year, $40 million contract with the Chicago Bulls in 2018. The second year of that deal was a team option. He was later traded to the Washington Wizards within the same season.
In July 2019, the Atlanta Hawks signed Parker to a two-year, $13 million contract, with the second year being a player option. Though the deal marked a decrease in salary from his previous contract, it provided him an opportunity to re-establish his value in the league. Parker continued to contribute as a versatile forward when healthy.
As of recent reports, Jabari Parker’s estimated net worth is approximately $20 million, accrued from his professional contracts and endorsements.
Jabari Parker has been in a long-term relationship with Logan West, who was crowned Miss Teen USA in 2012. Though the couple initially kept their relationship private, they later made it public as their bond grew stronger. West once described Parker playfully as being “like a cup of ice cream”—a testament to their affectionate dynamic.
A devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Parker embraced his faith from an early age. He participated in the church’s theological seminary program during high school and became an ordained priest in the LDS Church at the age of 16. His Christian faith has continued to play an integral role in his personal and professional life.
| Birth Date: | 15 Mar, 1995 |
| Age: | 25 yrs |
| Occupations: | Basketball player |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Chicago |
| Education: | Duke University Duke University |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American basketball player |
| Net Worth 2021: | 20 million |
