Jeremy Has Good Session with Hornets

[Angelo Roncalli]

Jeremy Pargo, a muscular 6'2, 220 pound guard, showed very good strength and finishing ability for his size. He is a physical on-the-ball defender but may be a "tweener," between a point and a shooting guard. He would be a nice get as a free agent, should he last beyond the draft (which may not happen).

http://www.neworleans.com/sports/hornets/142442-pargo-brothers-upstage-thornton-at-hornets-workout.html

[FuManShoes]

Good find. Thanks

[Section 116]

Here is a bit of info regarding Jannero Pargo visiting with Jeremy at his workout in Louisiana and mention of a few others who worked out for the Hornets:

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/2009-06-08-1175546943_x.htm

[ZagNative]

From neworleans.com:

Pargo brothers upstage Thornton at Hornets workout

On a day in which Marcus Thornton had an impressive workout for the Hornets, the attention was fixed on the name Pargo. On a day in which guard Jeremy Pargo of Gonzaga also worked out impressively for the Hornets, he was overshadowed by another Pargo.

Jeremy's older brother, Jannero, tagged along to watch his brother's workout. He could not keep himself off of the familiar practice floor of the Alario Center. Jannero found himself on the floor shooting hoops with Hornets Head Coach Byron Scott. Incidentally, the coach can still shoot. He beat Pargo in a contest of three-point shots from the right corner.

Scott could not hide his desire to re-acquire the elder Pargo. When asked if Jannero brings a set of skills missing to the 2008-2009 Hornets, Scott said "yes." For his part, Pargo looked at home, kibitzing with everyone surrounding the Hornets, including a pair of New Orleanians who played in the NBA, Randy Livingston (Newman) and Robert Pack (Lawless), both of whom played briefly for the New Orleans Hornets.

Pargo was sent packing a year ago after seeking $4 million per year. The Hornets were willing to pay him $3 million, maybe more, but would not agree to the $4 million dollar figure, sending him to Moscow before he left there to play for Olympiakos (Greece). New Orleans struggled to find quality play from Mike James, Antonio Daniels and Devin Brown behind Chris Paul this past season.



For his part, Paul wants Pargo back. He has made that very clear. Scott wants Pargo back. Pargo's agent, Mark Bartelstein, admits mutual interest. Despite the familiarity and homecoming of sorts, Pargo reluctantly rejected an interview request, saying that Hornets General Manager Jeff Bower told him not to talk to reporters.

Jeremy Pargo, a muscular 6'2, 220 pound guard, showed very good strength and finishing ability for his size. He is a physical on-the-ball defender but may be a "tweener," between a point and a shooting guard. He would be a nice get as a free agent, should he last beyond the draft (which may not happen).

Don't know how Jeremy feels about being overshadowed by his big brother, but I have a feeling it's all good with the Pargo family.