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Jabari Parker has successful ACL surgery, 12-month recovery to follow

By Jason Klaer

Dec 12, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker (12) cuts to the basket between Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) and guard Kyle Lowry (7) in the first half at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 12, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker (12) cuts to the basket between Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) and guard Kyle Lowry (7) in the first half at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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For the second time in his three-year NBA career, Jabari Parker had surgery on his left knee to repair a torn ACL.

Six days after suffering his second ACL tear in the past three years, Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker experienced a seamless procedure on his left knee, according to the Bucks organization. Parker’s timetable for return is set for one calendar year.

Milwaukee loses Parker who was averaging a career-high 20.1 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. In December of 2014, Parker’s season came to a close after a similar injury. Parker was sidelined after appearing in just 25 games during his rookie campaign.

Parker bounced back in 2015-16. He netted 14.1 points-per-game while shooting nearly 77 percent from the free throw line. He played in 76 games and averaged 31.7 minutes per game Currently, the Bucks (24-30) stand one game of out the Eastern Conference behind the Detroit Pistons. Milwaukee has only made the playoffs three times since 2006-07, all first round exits.

Milwaukee’s lone all-star selection Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the team in points-per-game (23.2). Forward Khris Middleton (hamstring) recently returned to the Bucks roster last week. As a team, Milwaukee averages 105.2 points-per-game (15th in the NBA). The Bucks will be without Parker for the 28 remaining games this season as well as the first half of next season.

Milwaukee is 2-1 since Parker’s Feb. 8 injury he suffered in a 106-88 loss to the Miami Heat. Milwaukee has surprisingly fared well versus the Central Division, compiling an 8-3 record against the Bulls, Cavs, Pacers and Pistons. Against the Eastern Conference, the Bucks are 16-21 thus far. The team is 14-14 at the Bradley Center while 10-6 away from home.

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With the NBA season well over halfway, the Parker-less Bucks look to earn a spot in the playoffs where they would most likely square-off against fellow Central Division foe, the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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