Bobby Ray Parks Jr.

Imagine a super-tall person who loves to play basketball! That's Bobby Ray Parks Jr. He's a professional basketball player, which means he plays basketball for a living. He's really good at it, dribbling the ball and making awesome shots. He plays for a team in Japan called the Osaka Evessa. Think of him as a superhero on the basketball court!

Bobby Ray Parks Jr. is 6 feet and 4 inches tall. That's taller than most grown-ups you know! To give you an idea, a school bus is about 10 feet tall, so he's more than half the height of a school bus! He uses his height to jump high and grab the ball.

Before becoming a pro, Bobby Ray Parks Jr. played basketball for his college team, the NU Bulldogs. He played with them for three whole years, practicing and getting even better. It's like practicing your favorite game every day to become a champion!

Bobby Ray Parks Jr. even tried to join the NBA, which is like the biggest basketball league in the world! He declared for the NBA draft, which is where teams pick players. Even though he wasn't picked that time, he kept playing and found a great team in Japan. He's still a star!