Jabari Parker: "Mormonism keeps me focused"
Posted Jun 14, 2012
Most basketball fans around Chicago know Jabari Parker as one of the nation's top high school basketball talents. What many may not know is that Parker is Mormon and considering delaying hoops stardom for a two-year mission trip. Parker told ABC's Katie Couric his faith keeps him focused even though it takes some by surprise. You can see Katie's interview with Jabari Parker Thursday morning on ABC's Good Morning America.
(ABC7Chicago.com)
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