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Portland Trail Blazers hire Jannero Pargo as an assistant coach

With former assistant coach David Vanterpool off to the Minnesota Timberwolves as their associate head coach, the Portland Trail Blazers have been on the hunt for a replacement. It seems as if they have found their man, hiring former NBA guard Jannero Pargo.

Pargo was most recently an assistant coach for the NBA G-League’s Windy City Bulls, the development or minor league affiliate of the Chicago Bulls. Since his hiring in September of 2017, Pargo has been essential of players such as Antonio Blakeney, Ryan Arciadiacono, and Rawle Alkins.

Pargo was a journeyman for his professional career, bouncing around a variety of teams and leagues across the world.