High-scoring forward Michael Parker, a bj-league star for six seasons, has reunited with ex-Shimane Susanoo Magic bench boss Zeljko Pavlicevic, the new Wakayama Trians head coach.
Wakayama, previously called the Panasonic Trians during the team's JBL days, has joined the National Basketball League, the JBL's 12-team successor, for the 2013-14 season.
The Trians made the blockbuster announcement, which was expected for many weeks, on Friday. The 31-year-old Parker starred for Shimane for the last two seasons, helping the team reach the playoffs twice. He played four seasons for the Rizing Fukuoka.