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Mormon faith more important to Jabari Parker than NBA stardom

Jabari Parker led Chicago's Simeon high to four straight state titles before signing with Duke.

Jabari Parker led Chicago's Simeon high to four straight state titles before signing with Duke.

Parker is the best prospect to come out of Chicago since Derrick Rose and is on the path toward NBA stardom.

Parker is the best prospect to come out of Chicago since Derrick Rose and is on the path toward NBA stardom.

"When he came home from his mission, we talked a lot about it," Jabari says. "I want to go. But I have doubts. The NBA is the biggest dream of basketball players, and I'm no different."

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