Jannero Pargo was born on October 22,1979 and is an American professional basketball coach and former player who serves as an assistant coach for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association.
21 Facts About Jannero Pargo
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Jannero Pargo played college basketball for Neosho County CC and Arkansas.
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Jannero Pargo produced several 30 point games during his tenure and was ahead of his time by firing up 3-pointers from anywhere on the floor, and hitting them, which has become commonplace in the NBA.
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From 2002 to 2008, Jannero Pargo played in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls and New Orleans Hornets.
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Jannero Pargo averaged 10.3 points in 12 playoff games and hit big three-point shots in game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Spurs.
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In January 2009, Jannero Pargo secured a buyout from his Russian club and signed with the Greek League club Olympiacos.
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Jannero Pargo was released by Olympiacos on May 5,2009.
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Jannero Pargo averaged 3.5 points and 1.4 assists per game in the Euroleague.
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On July 13,2009, Jannero Pargo signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Bulls, bringing him back to the Bulls and the NBA for a second time.
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On December 16,2011, Jannero Pargo was waived by the Bulls.
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On December 20,2011, Jannero Pargo signed with the Atlanta Hawks.
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On October 1,2012, Jannero Pargo signed with the Washington Wizards.
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On November 15,2012, Jannero Pargo was released by the Wizards to make room for Shaun Livingston.
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On January 21,2013, Jannero Pargo signed a 10-day contract with the Atlanta Hawks after injuries to Lou Williams and Devin Harris decimated their depth at the point guard position.
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On March 14,2013, Jannero Pargo signed a 10-day contract with the Charlotte Bobcats.
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On July 25,2014, Jannero Pargo re-signed with the Charlotte Hornets to a reported fully guaranteed one-year, $1.45 million contract.
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Jannero Pargo recorded 6 points and 1 assist in his final game.
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On February 2,2016, Jannero Pargo was acquired by the Oklahoma City Blue, and after rehabbing a left ankle sprain, he joined the team on March 31.
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On February 23,2017, Jannero Pargo was waived by the Blue.
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Jannero Pargo competed for the $2 million prize, and for team A Few Good Men, he scored 21 points in his only game played.
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On September 15,2017, Jannero Pargo was named as an assistant coach for the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G League.