Jabari Parker set to make season debut Friday vs. Knicks

Bucks forward Jabari Parker announced Monday that he will make his season debut Friday against the Knicks.

Jabari Parker announces he will return to game action Friday against the New York Knicks!! #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/AGUHIA7OFE
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 30, 2018

Parker has been out since February 7 of last year when he suffered a torn ACL. Parker had emerged as a legitimate All-Star candidate before the injury and should give Milwaukee another scoring option once he gets up to speed.

Currently seventh in the Eastern Conference standings, Milwaukee is trying to reach the postseason again after earning the six seed last season. While Parker may be brought back slowly, he should provide a lift for the Bucks.

Parker has twice torn his ACL, so it will be interesting to see how much athleticism and bounce he still has