In an interview with Noli Eala’s Power & Play program, Parks shared his happiness about his new start and also looking forward to matching up against fellow Filipino players in Japan’s premier basketball league. 

“I’m relieved, I’m happy, I’m excited and you know, I’m on the path of just finding peace and serenity and falling in love with the genuineness of basketball again, you know,” Parks said.

“Being away from the game for so long, I’m just excited to be back, you know. I never stopped working out, continued to stay ready and was definitely hungry but now given the opportunity with a fresh start, and a new beginning, in a new city, I can’t wish for it to be any better. I’m definitely happy to be here,” he added.

And despite the fact of having to face fellow Filipinos which Parks affirmed that “it’s gonna be competition” the newly Nagoya cager averred that whatever happens, they are still brothers who represent the same country.

“At the end of the day, we’re still brothers, we come from the same country and represent the same people. So that’s one of the things I’m actually excited for.”

“That’s a lot of great talent here. There’s a reason why they’re here and got recruited. And all I can say is that I’m proud of everybody and I’m excited to go up in competition with everybody.”