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Hornets Re-Sign Pargo

July 25, 2014 – Charlotte Hornets General Manager Rich Cho announced today that the team has re-signed guard Jannero Pargo.   Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“We’re pleased that Jannero will be back with us again this season,” Cho said.  “He is a great veteran presence in our locker room who is always ready when called upon.”

The 6-1 Pargo has seen action in 47 games for the team after initially joining the franchise on March 14, 2013, when he signed the first of two 10-day contracts.  He later signed for the remainder of the 2012-13 season and re-signed as a free agent prior to the 2013-14 season.  In 47 games, he has averaged 6.1 points, 1.8 assists and 0.9 rebounds in 11.4 minutes, while shooting .419 from the field (109-260), .389 from beyond the three-point line (53-136) and .800 from the free-throw line (16-20).

A nine-year NBA veteran, Pargo has played in 490 career games with the Lakers, Raptors, Bulls, Hornets, Hawks, Wizards and Bobcats.  He has career averages of 6.4 points, 2.0 assists and 1.4 rebounds, while shooting .391 from the field (1213-3105), .355 from beyond the three-point line (391-1102) and .864 from the free-throw line (317-367).