After a career season in Japan, Ray Parks Jr. will run it back with the Osaka Evessa for the next B.LEAGUE season.
Ray Parks Jr. is set to run it back with the Osaka Evessa, re-signing with the team for the 2025-26 B.LEAGUE season after a breakout campaign in his debut year with the squad.
Coming off his best season yet in Japan, the Fil-Am guard averaged a career-high 13.6 points, along with 4.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.
His stellar play earned him the Impressive Asia Player of the Year award for the 2024-25 B.LEAGUE season.
Despite Osaka missing the playoffs with a 29-31 record, Parks Jr. emerged as one of the league’s most dependable international stars.
The upcoming season will mark his second with the Evessa and fifth overall in Japan, after three years with the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins.
Parks’ return signals Osaka’s intent to build around his consistency and leadership as they aim to return to postseason contention.
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]