All eyes will be on where Bobby Ray Parks Jr. will play next after his stint with the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins.
Bobby Ray Parks Jr. has announced his departure from the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins, marking the end of a three-year tenure with the team in the Japan B.League.
In an Instagram post, Parks, a standout player and fan favorite in the B.League, expressed deep gratitude for his time in Nagoya.
“It has truly been my honor and privilege to represent you guys and the great city of Nagoya for the past 3 years,” Parks wrote in his caption.
“We have been through a lot of ups and downs, but we made history. Y’all gave me a breath of fresh life on and off the court when I was at my lowest. I'm forever grateful. Thank you for the unconditional love,” he added.
Parks also made sure to thank the fans and his teammates who supported him throughout his time with the Dolphins.
“To the fans, Boosters, and everyone I met along the way, I will forever keep in my heart. To my teammates and staff, who became my family, thank you for making me a better basketball player and, most importantly, a better man,” said Parks.
Parks signed with Nagoya back in 2021 after an impasse with the TNT Tropang Giga.
In the past three seasons, Parks and Nagoya have made the B.League playoffs but have not advanced past the semifinals.
This season, Parks averaged of 8.74 points, 3.66 rebounds, and 2.12 assists per game.
His farewell message comes off a wave of Filipino Asian Quota players bid goodbye to their Japanese and Korean teams and head to free agency.
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Will they stay abroad or ply their skills at home?