Shimane Susanoo Magic forward Michael Parker, the four-time reigning scoring champion, predicted on Monday he won't win the scoring title this season.

"I would be surprised if I am the top scorer again," Parker told a news conference in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward, where players and league officials gathered for the third annual preseason press event.

"Last year, the team was built around me. But we have more balance and scoring this season," he added.