The acquisition of Jannero Pargo could be more symbolic of Chris Paul’s comfort level with the direction of the new regime. Paul and Pargo are friends. Pargo also was Paul’s backup in 2007-08, the best season in the history of the franchise. The Hornets won a franchise record 56 games that season, captured their first Southwest Division title and came within one victory of advancing to the Western Conference finals. Since then, they’ve slid backward, narrowly making the playoffs in 2008-09 and missed the playoffs last season, when Paul missed 37 games with various injuries. Pargo meanwhile, has spent two injury plagued seasons aboard and with Chicago. “To have JP back is great. Obviously there’s a comfort level for me,” Paul said. “His energy and what he brought to the team and the city was something that was special.” Read more: http://www.hoopsnotes.com/2010/09/chris-paul-pleased-to-have-pargo-as-back-up/
