<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Reports that restricted free-agent guard Jannero Pargo will part ways with the Bulls may be exaggerated. If no other team steps forward with a more lucrative deal prior to the Oct. 1 deadline, the Chicago native may have no choice but to accept an $875,000 qualifying offer to stay put next season. "There are a lot of scenarios out there, but Jannero is still in a position to return to Chicago next season," said agent Mark Bartelstein, president of Priority Sports. "He hasn't ruled out the possibility that he'll accept the qualifying offer, then become an unrestricted free agent after the season. "Jannero wants to stay with the Bulls, and that can certainly happen. At the same time, there's a process to go through as a restricted free agent. (Bulls general manager) John (Paxson) and I have had continuous talks, so the lines of communication are open." Paxson concurred with Bartelstein's assessment. "I echo what Mark said," Paxson said. "Jannero helped us win several games last season, and we think highly of him. The interest is mutual." Cleveland, the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami and Toronto have inquired about Pargo in recent weeks, but no offer is imminent at this time. Pargo and center Eddy Curry are the only Bulls restricted free agents yet to be signed. "Jannero likes the guys on the team," said Bartelstein, also the representative for restricted free-agent forward Darius Songaila, who was expected to sign with the Bulls this week. "He likes to play for Coach (Scott) Skiles, and John has been great to him. He considers Chicago to be a terrific location. He won't leave Chicago unless he receives an offer that he can't turn down. If something like that comes along, then he obviously has to take a serious look at it." On several occasions last season, Pargo expressed frustration with his reduced role. He averaged 6.4 points and 2.4 assists in 32 games, all of them as a reserve. It wasn't until March that Pargo saw action on even a semi-regular basis. Before then, he had played a total of 86 minutes. In the playoffs, Pargo was effective in the role of designated shooter off the bench. With holdovers Chris Duhon, Ben Gordon, Kirk Heinrich, Eric Piatkowski and rookie Eddie Basden under contract for next season, however, it remains to be seen whether there is a place for Pargo in the rotation.</div> Source
I dont think that there is a real gauge on how talented he is. If he could fine tune his game he would be more valuable. his size is also a liability for most teams. But with all of this said the guy can flat out score. I didnt like him in L.A. but he showed he has heart here in chicago. Most of our youngsters have crazy heart thats is why we won so many games. If he ends up in another town i wish him good luck. Go Bulls!
I would not mind seeing Pargo leave, because he does deserve better. He is capable of being a starter or backup point guard receiving consistent minutes at another location so if he leaves I will understand. I would not mind letting him go and giving Jay Williams a shot. What do we have to lose if he does not perform well he is the third point guard, and we still have talent. If he performs well then we just got a steal.
