FEBRUARY 19: Despite an earlier report (outlined below) that suggested Pargo would probably return to the Warriors, Anthony Slater of The Athletic (Twitter link) hears that the team is expected to sign new players soon to replace Pargo and Norvell.
That doesn’t mean that Pargo – or Norvell – won’t re-sign with Golden State later in the season, but it sounds like the team is casting a wider net as it evaluates back-of-the-roster players.
FEBRUARY 18: A pair of players on 10-day contracts with the Warriors saw those deals expire on Monday night, as guards Jeremy Pargo and Zach Norvell are now technically free agents. Golden State’s roster count has dipped back down to 12 players, and the club will have up to two weeks to return to the league-mandated minimum of 14 players.
Although the Warriors may not wait the full two weeks to fill out their roster, they seem unlikely to make a move for at least a couple more days, since their schedule doesn’t resume until Thursday against Houston.
There’s no guarantee that both Pargo and Norvell return for another 10-day contract – or a full-season deal – but Connor Letourneau of The San Francisco Chronicle suggests that Pargo’s time in Golden State probably isn’t over yet. A source tells Letourneau that the Warriors are expected to let Pargo finish the season on the NBA roster.
Pargo, who turns 34 next month and hadn’t played in the NBA since 2013, was an unlikely G League call-up for the Warriors, but he has played well in three games with the team, averaging 8.3 PPG and 2.7 APG with a .500 FG% and .429 3PT% in 14.7 MPG. As Letourneau relays, head coach Steve Kerr has been impressed with the veteran guard.
“You watch him play, and he fits,” Kerr said. “He’s an NBA player. It’s good to see him out there, and I’m glad we’re able to give him this opportunity because he’s earned it.”
While Pargo intends to play professionally for several more years, he’s not necessarily counting on this season as a springboard to further NBA opportunities, per Letourneau. The former Gonzaga standout says he’s just trying to “enjoy the moment” with the Warriors and see what happens next. According to Letourneau, Pargo has already emerged as a respected elder statesman in Golden State, where he’s the oldest player on the roster.
“The biggest thing for me is that guys like Jordan (Poole) and Ky (Bowman), they really listen to what I have to say,” said Pargo, who has played in just 86 total NBA games. “They don’t go, ‘Oh, you’re not this or that.’ They listen, and that means a lot.”
norvell didn’t impress at all. Pargo showed he can play.
Fact. He’s always showen something. Good on GS
Um? Huh? I guess the rest of the NBA missed something. He’s 33 and has only played in 86 games.
I’m thinking it’s somewhat of an insult if an intentionally tanking team gives you a rest-of-season deal… A back handed compliment
Or a good opportunity to audition for a nba roster spot.
he’s shooting 43% on 2.3 three point attempts.
If he can continue shooting over 38% from 3 point, someone will take a flyer on him.
So its better to be out of the league? lol. Makes no sense. Might be his last chance to play in the league.
Intentionally tanking team? What are they supposed to be doing differently? Playing their injured guys? They have no cap space… What are they supposed to do?
Mind you, I’m not disagreeing with you they’re probably loving this as am I. Top pick this summer coming our way. But I’m not sure what they can do different to avoid tanking.
They can pay repeater tax and fight for 12th seed, but that is not smart
Jbl, so you think that player should tell them you’re hurting my feelings so take that contract and pound sand?
Or he could say to himself, if I make a good showing maybe they’ll keep me next year when the injured players are healthy.
Btw, do even know what a tanking team looks like? These guys ain’t. And they took on Wiggins huge contract AND traded others to alleviate cap penalties.
Get a clue
Intentionally tanking team? What are they supposed to be doing differently? Playing their injured guys? They have no cap space… What are they supposed to do?
Mind you, I’m not disagreeing with you they’re probably loving this as am I. Top pick this summer coming our way. But I’m not sure what they can do different to avoid tanking.
With the New lottery they are not tanking they just have no talent!
Service time favor to the Pargo family. Decent defender, GS has a lost season, might as well let him add some days to his pension stats, and he has good habits to teach youngsters.