'Jabari's homecoming': Parker to Bulls makes perfect sense to his high school friends

CHICAGO - NBA homecomings often have a storybook feel, but they aren't for everybody. While LeBron James' return to Cleveland in 2014 was wildly successful, other notable free agents, including Kevin Durant and Paul George, have passed on opportunities to sign with their hometown teams, thereby avoiding extra pressure and scrutiny.

For Jabari Parker, a standout at Simeon Career Academy, a return to Chicago was something he had long anticipated. As the 23-year-old forward zeroed in on the Bulls in free agency late last week, he texted Robert