Jannero Pargo
Encyclopedia
Jannero Pargo is an American
professional basketball
player for the Chicago Bulls
.
at Chicago in 1998, Pargo played collegiately for the University of Arkansas
after transferring from Neosho County Community College
in Chanute, Kansas
in 2000.
, Toronto Raptors
, Chicago Bulls
and the New Orleans Hornets. During the playoffs in his final season with the Hornets he garnered attention by coming off the bench for star Chris Paul
and keeping up the scoring as if he was with the first team. He averaged 10.3 points in 12 playoff games and hit big three-point shots in game 7 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals vs. the Spurs, causing a stir for the off-season as he would be a free agent. In the off-season Pargo was attracted to Europe
to play. European teams began making offers to free agents around the league to try to attract NBA talent overseas.
contract with the Russian League team Dynamo Moscow
. In January 2009, Pargo secured a buyout from his Russian club and signed with the Greek League club Olympiacos Piraeus
. He was released by Olympiacos on May 5, 2009. He averaged 3.5 points and 1.4 assists per game in the Euroleague
.
, bringing him back to the Bulls and the NBA for a second time.
On September 24, 2010, he signed with the New Orleans Hornets for a second time. However, he was released before the start of the regular season because of his slow recovery from knee surgery.
On March 20, 2011, Pargo re-signed with the Chicago Bulls.
| align="left" | 2002–03
| align="left" | LA Lakers
| 34 || 0 || 10.1 || .398 || .292 || 1.000 || 1.1 || 1.1 || .4 || .1 || 2.5
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | LA Lakers
| 13 || 0 || 4.8 || .375 || .500 || .000 || .5 || .8 || .2 || .0 || 1.1
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | Toronto
| 5 || 0 || 14.2 || .310 || .000 || .000 || .8 || 2.4 || .8 || .2 || 3.6
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | Chicago
| 13 || 1 || 26.5 || .429 || .377 || .852 || 2.1 || 3.6 || .5 || .4 || 13.5
|-
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | Chicago
| 32 || 0 || 14.2 || .385 || .348 || .739 || 1.5 || 2.4 || .5 || .0 || 6.4
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Chicago
| 57 || 0 || 11.3 || .373 || .379 || .810 || 1.1 || 1.6 || .4 || .0 || 4.8
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | NO/Oklahoma City
| 82 || 7 || 20.9 || .409 || .388 || .852 || 2.2 || 2.5 || .6 || .1 || 9.2
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | New Orleans
| 80 || 5 || 18.7 || .390 || .349 || .877 || 1.6 || 2.4 || .6 || .1 || 8.1
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Chicago
| 63 || 5 || 13.2 || .346 || .275 || .933 || 1.2 || 1.4 || .5 || .0 || 5.5
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 379 || 18 || 15.7 || .388 || .349 || .861 || 1.5 || 2.0 || .5 || .1 || 6.6
| align="left" | 2002–03
| align="left" | LA Lakers
| 11 || 0 || 11.7 || .333 || .267 || .750 || .8 || 1.3 || .7 || .1 || 2.1
|-
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | Chicago
| 5 || 0 || 15.2 || .353 || .406 || .600 || 1.0 || 2.0 || .6 || .0 || 10.4
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Chicago
| 5 || 0 || 3.8 || .417 || .600 || .800 || 1.2 || .6 || .0 || .0 || 3.4
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | New Orleans
| 12 || 0 || 22.1 || .388 || .349 || .708 || 2.5 || 2.3 || 1.0 || .2 || 10.2
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Chicago
| 2 || 0 || 4.0 || .200 || .500 || .000 || .0 || .5 || .0 || .0 || 1.5
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 35 || 0 || 14.2 || .370 || .371 || .711 || 1.4 || 1.6 || .7 || .1 || 6.2
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player for the Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
.
College career
Graduating from Paul Robeson High SchoolPaul Robeson High School (Chicago, Illinois)
Paul Robeson High School is a public high school in the Englewood neighborhood of the city of Chicago, Illinois. It is a part of Chicago Public Schools...
at Chicago in 1998, Pargo played collegiately for the University of Arkansas
Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball
The Arkansas Razorbacks basketball team represents the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The school's team currently competes in the Southeastern Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2008...
after transferring from Neosho County Community College
Neosho County Community College
Neosho County Community College is located in Chanute, Kansas, USA and a secondary campus is located in Ottawa, Kansas. NCCC began in 1936 as Chanute junior college for graduates of high school. In 1961, due to state legislators Chanute Junior College included both Neosho County and Franklin...
in Chanute, Kansas
Chanute, Kansas
Chanute is a city in Neosho County, Kansas, United States. Founded on January 1, 1873, it was named after railroad engineer and aviation pioneer Octave Chanute. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 9,119...
in 2000.
NBA career
Pargo has played in the NBA for the Los Angeles LakersLos Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
, Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1995, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies, as part of the NBA's re-expansion...
, Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
and the New Orleans Hornets. During the playoffs in his final season with the Hornets he garnered attention by coming off the bench for star Chris Paul
Chris Paul
Christopher Emmanuel Paul is an American professional basketball point guard for the New Orleans Hornets.Paul was born and raised in North Carolina. Despite only playing two varsity basketball seasons in high school, he was a McDonald's All-American and accepted a scholarship with nearby Wake...
and keeping up the scoring as if he was with the first team. He averaged 10.3 points in 12 playoff games and hit big three-point shots in game 7 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals vs. the Spurs, causing a stir for the off-season as he would be a free agent. In the off-season Pargo was attracted to Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
to play. European teams began making offers to free agents around the league to try to attract NBA talent overseas.
Europe
After the 2007-2008 NBA season, Pargo signed a one year $3.8 million net incomeNet income
Net income is the residual income of a firm after adding total revenue and gains and subtracting all expenses and losses for the reporting period. Net income can be distributed among holders of common stock as a dividend or held by the firm as an addition to retained earnings...
contract with the Russian League team Dynamo Moscow
MBC Dynamo Moscow
MBC Dynamo Moscow is a Russian professional basketball team from Moscow, Russia.-Early Years:Created in 1923 when Russia was part of the Soviet Union, Dynamo is among the oldest sports clubs in the country. Its name was chosen because Dynamo means 'power in motion'. The club was backed by the...
. In January 2009, Pargo secured a buyout from his Russian club and signed with the Greek League club Olympiacos Piraeus
Olympiacos BC
Olympiacos B.C. , also known simply as Olympiacos and Olympiacos Piraeus, is a Greek professional basketball club, part of Olympiacos CFP, based in Piraeus. The basketball club, founded in 1931, is one of the most successful in Greece and a traditional powerhouse in European competitions...
. He was released by Olympiacos on May 5, 2009. He averaged 3.5 points and 1.4 assists per game in the Euroleague
Euroleague
Euroleague Basketball, commonly known as the Euroleague, is the highest level tier and most important professional club basketball competition in Europe, with teams from up to 18 different countries, members of FIBA Europe. For sponsorship reasons, for five seasons starting with 2010–2011, it is...
.
Return to the NBA
On July 13, 2009, Pargo signed a one-year contract worth approximately $2 million with the Chicago BullsChicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
, bringing him back to the Bulls and the NBA for a second time.
On September 24, 2010, he signed with the New Orleans Hornets for a second time. However, he was released before the start of the regular season because of his slow recovery from knee surgery.
On March 20, 2011, Pargo re-signed with the Chicago Bulls.
Personal items
- When Pargo first entered the NBA as a free agent with the Los Angeles Lakers, his first name was spelled with a single N—"Janero". He was released by the Lakers during the 2003–04 season and, when he was signed by the Toronto Raptors, his name had gained the extra N that is now reflected in his name.
- Pargo is the brother of former Gonzaga UniversityGonzaga Bulldogs men's basketballThe Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing Gonzaga University. The school competes in the West Coast Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
point guard Jeremy PargoJeremy PargoJeremy Pargo is a professional basketball player.Pargo is from Chicago, Illinois, and attended Robeson High School.Pargo was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine for the 2009 March Madness issue...
. - Pargo is married to Malaysia Pargo, of the VH1 reality TV series Basketball Wives: LABasketball Wives: LABasketball Wives: LA is a reality television series that premiered on August 29, 2011, on VH1. Created by production company Shed Media, the series follows the lives of a group of women who have all been somehow romantically linked to professional basketball players. The show is filmed in Los...
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Regular season
|-| align="left" | 2002–03
| align="left" | LA Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
| 34 || 0 || 10.1 || .398 || .292 || 1.000 || 1.1 || 1.1 || .4 || .1 || 2.5
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | LA Lakers
| 13 || 0 || 4.8 || .375 || .500 || .000 || .5 || .8 || .2 || .0 || 1.1
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | Toronto
Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1995, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies, as part of the NBA's re-expansion...
| 5 || 0 || 14.2 || .310 || .000 || .000 || .8 || 2.4 || .8 || .2 || 3.6
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | Chicago
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
| 13 || 1 || 26.5 || .429 || .377 || .852 || 2.1 || 3.6 || .5 || .4 || 13.5
|-
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | Chicago
| 32 || 0 || 14.2 || .385 || .348 || .739 || 1.5 || 2.4 || .5 || .0 || 6.4
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Chicago
| 57 || 0 || 11.3 || .373 || .379 || .810 || 1.1 || 1.6 || .4 || .0 || 4.8
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | NO/Oklahoma City
| 82 || 7 || 20.9 || .409 || .388 || .852 || 2.2 || 2.5 || .6 || .1 || 9.2
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | New Orleans
| 80 || 5 || 18.7 || .390 || .349 || .877 || 1.6 || 2.4 || .6 || .1 || 8.1
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
2009–10 NBA season
The 2009–10 NBA season was the 64th season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, and ended on Wednesday, April 14, 2010....
| align="left" | Chicago
| 63 || 5 || 13.2 || .346 || .275 || .933 || 1.2 || 1.4 || .5 || .0 || 5.5
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 379 || 18 || 15.7 || .388 || .349 || .861 || 1.5 || 2.0 || .5 || .1 || 6.6
Playoffs
|-| align="left" | 2002–03
| align="left" | LA Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
| 11 || 0 || 11.7 || .333 || .267 || .750 || .8 || 1.3 || .7 || .1 || 2.1
|-
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | Chicago
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
| 5 || 0 || 15.2 || .353 || .406 || .600 || 1.0 || 2.0 || .6 || .0 || 10.4
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Chicago
| 5 || 0 || 3.8 || .417 || .600 || .800 || 1.2 || .6 || .0 || .0 || 3.4
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | New Orleans
| 12 || 0 || 22.1 || .388 || .349 || .708 || 2.5 || 2.3 || 1.0 || .2 || 10.2
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
2010 NBA Playoffs
The 2010 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2009–10 season. The playoffs started on April 17, 2010 with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, and NBA TV broadcasting the games in the United States...
| align="left" | Chicago
| 2 || 0 || 4.0 || .200 || .500 || .000 || .0 || .5 || .0 || .0 || 1.5
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 35 || 0 || 14.2 || .370 || .371 || .711 || 1.4 || 1.6 || .7 || .1 || 6.2