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Pargo's Hornets Stint: From 10-Day Deal to Multi-Year Stay
9 Oct
Summary
- Jannero Pargo joined Charlotte on a 10-day contract in 2012-13 due to injury.
- He played three seasons with the franchise, transitioning from Bobcats to Hornets.
- Pargo's best NBA season was 9.2 points per game with New Orleans in 2006-07.
Jannero Pargo's tenure with the Charlotte franchise began unexpectedly during the 2012-13 NBA season. He was initially signed to a 10-day contract as a veteran guard when Ramon Sessions suffered an injury. Pargo's play proved sufficient to secure a deal for the rest of the season, and he later re-signed with the team.
Over parts of three seasons, Pargo remained with the franchise, witnessing its transition from the Bobcats to the Hornets. In 56 games for Charlotte, he averaged 5.9 points, 0.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 0.5 steals. Pargo's overall NBA career spanned 11 seasons and 499 games. His most productive season was in 2006-07 with New Orleans, where he averaged 9.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.5 assists.
