Adam Hanga: Jabari Parker Is an Extraordinary Player and a Great Person

Parker’s arrival and what he brings

Just hours before Joventut hosts Barcelona at the Olimpic arena, Adam Hanga — who played for Barcelona in the past and now turns out for Badalona — spoke about the mood in the locker room and the buzz around new signing Jabari Parker.

Hanga stressed that Parker adds real quality and can slot into different roles. He praised Parker’s basketball IQ and his ability to read the game, saying he looked eager and ready in his most recent appearance. Hanga also highlighted Parker’s character, noting that beyond his on-court skills he’s a top person who will fit in well with the group.

Match outlook and team goals

The Derby against Barcelona is set for Sunday at 19:00 local time and is one of the round’s most watched fixtures in the Liga Endesa. Hanga said the squad has big aims for the rest of the season: they want to push for silverware in European competition and secure a top-four finish domestically. That makes the home game against Barcelona a huge opportunity.

He added that the team has been solid so far, showing plenty of energy and a good connection with the supporters. The main task this season, Hanga said, is taking down the league’s best teams — a challenge they’ve met only occasionally so far, with a notable win over Valencia a few weeks back.

Overall, Hanga believes Parker will become a key figure for Joventut as the club aims high in both domestic and European competitions.