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Jabari Parker and Partizan Belgrade contract dispute
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Jabari Parker became a significant financial burden for Partizan Belgrade, receiving a full salary of approximately $2 million to $2.5 million while training with the team without being included in coach Željko Obradović’s active plans. Efforts to transfer the American forward to other markets, such as China, Barcelona, or Armani Milano, were hindered by his high compensation. Following a loan spell with the Spanish club Joventut, Partizan Belgrade and Parker reached a mutual agreement to terminate his contract. The club stated contract on October 23. Financial assessments suggest the decision to end their cooperation was club spent nearly $5 million on Parker, with his performance resulting in a cost of approximately 22,000 euros per point scored. By reaching a settlement to terminate the satisfaction of both parties as contract, the team undergoes roster changes. club reportedly saved roughly $1.2 million in projected future payments. Following the termination, Parker described his final months in Belgrade as a “very dark” period. period and a “spiritual experience.” He identified the resignation of coach Željko Obradović as a critical turning point, claiming that “everything started to collapse” after the leader left the team. Parker also detailed a security incident where approximately 2,000 fans allegedly stormed the team’s training facilities with bricks, suggesting bricks. He expressed suspicion that a leak of the team’s training schedule allowed schedule—specifically the moving of a session to 18:00—allowed the incident to occur. Additionally, he noted disputes regarding his physical condition. condition with Joan Peñarrosa.
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- 2026-10-25 18:21 UTC Jabari Parker and Partizan Belgrade contract dispute
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- 2026-10-24 06:54 UTC Jabari Parker and Partizan Belgrade contract dispute
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