Hornets Re-sign Pargo
Top Role Player Returns to Strengthen Bench
August 8, 2007
The New Orleans Hornets announced today that they have re-signed free agent guard Jannero Pargo. Per team policy, terms of the contracts were not released.
“We’re very pleased to re-sign Jannero due to his ability to provide instant offense off the bench and how he fit in with our team,” said Hornets General Manager Jeff Bower. “He had his best season as a pro with us last season, and we anticipate that he will continue to develop as a player under Coach Scott.”
Pargo originally signed with the Hornets on August 9, 2006, after spending the first four seasons of his NBA career with the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Raptors. He averaged career-highs of 9.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists, while being the only Hornet in appear in all 82 games last season. Pargo ranked second on the team in total three-pointers made (81) and free-throw percentage (.852).
“Jannero was a big part of our success last season and he showed that he could be called upon to play a larger role when necessary,” said Head Coach Byron Scott. “I look forward to having him back as a reliable scoring threat off the bench.”
The 6-1 native of Chicago, Ill., led the team in scoring and assists seven times and in rebounds once in ’06-‘07. He started seven games last season, averaging 15.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 5.7 assists in 39.6 minutes. Pargo had his best stretch of the season in December when he averaged 13.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 33.7 minutes over 15 games.
August 8, 2007
The New Orleans Hornets announced today that they have re-signed free agent guard Jannero Pargo. Per team policy, terms of the contracts were not released.
“We’re very pleased to re-sign Jannero due to his ability to provide instant offense off the bench and how he fit in with our team,” said Hornets General Manager Jeff Bower. “He had his best season as a pro with us last season, and we anticipate that he will continue to develop as a player under Coach Scott.”
Pargo originally signed with the Hornets on August 9, 2006, after spending the first four seasons of his NBA career with the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Raptors. He averaged career-highs of 9.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists, while being the only Hornet in appear in all 82 games last season. Pargo ranked second on the team in total three-pointers made (81) and free-throw percentage (.852).
“Jannero was a big part of our success last season and he showed that he could be called upon to play a larger role when necessary,” said Head Coach Byron Scott. “I look forward to having him back as a reliable scoring threat off the bench.”
The 6-1 native of Chicago, Ill., led the team in scoring and assists seven times and in rebounds once in ’06-‘07. He started seven games last season, averaging 15.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 5.7 assists in 39.6 minutes. Pargo had his best stretch of the season in December when he averaged 13.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 33.7 minutes over 15 games.
