Ray Parks Jr. through the Japan B.League Finals Week festivities in Manila. –B.LEAGUE PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines — Recent off his season-ending stint with Osaka Evessa within the Japan B.League, Ray Parks Jr. is again within the Philippines for the offseason and a few much-needed household time.
In the course of the B.League Ultimate Week at SM Megamall on Thursday, Parks Jr. mentioned he determined to maneuver on from Osaka in quest of a brand new problem.
“For me, it was time to maneuver on to the following chapter, no matter which may be,” he advised reporters.
“I felt prefer it was my time to depart from Osaka. We achieved what we achieved and I really feel like I simply need to compete extra in that side and I felt like there’s a lot extra that I can nonetheless do.”
In his remaining season with Evessa, Parks helped Osaka end the common season with a 23-27 card. He signed with the squad in 2024.
Filipino import Ray Parks in motion for Osaka Evessa within the Japan B.League. –BLEAGUE PHOTO
Earlier than his stint with Evessa, he performed for the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins.
Now comes the laborious a part of weighing his choices. Earlier than Parks does that, although, he desires to first spend time together with his spouse, Zeinab Harake, and their youngsters.
“Sure, we do have provides each internationally and regionally,” he mentioned. “However, I can’t even really feel the offseason but. I’ll deal with the children first and I’ll be away for perhaps a month for the honeymoon, take some relaxation, after which sort out issues from there.”
With him confirming there are provides within the Philippines, the query of a possible return to the PBA naturally got here up once more.
Is a return to TNT Tropang 5G in consideration? Perhaps, perhaps not, however the Nationwide College product made clear he’s not closing his doorways to any possibility.
“The PBA is doing what they’re doing and for me, I’m hoping for development, I’m by no means closing the door on anyone.”
“The Philippines will all the time be my house. For probably the most half proper now, I’m simply targeted on the offseason and regardless of the subsequent chapter is, I’ll be prepared.”
