Let’s see how his defense looks in an NBA regular season game. Jaque Vaughn was talked up as a good defender too, and he is really quite average. I know, I know, he shut down CP3 in the pre-season. If he does it in a real game I will be impressed.

However, lockdown defender is not the number one characteristic I’d look for in a backup PG. I’d prefer someone who can make something happen on offense first. The defense is just a bonus, because likely he’d be going against other backup PGs for most of his minutes.

BTW, here is what DraftExpress says about Pargo’s defense:

"A very good defender who uses his quickness to hawk the ball, but does not have great length at 6-2. Can be a real nuisance for less athletic point guards. Moves his feet extremely well and maintains a low stance. Will get too aggressive sometimes and get beaten off the dribble, but not often. Commits some fouls by nature of his assertiveness. Does his best to keep the ball out of the lane. Not a risk taker, but plays with a physicality that allows him to be a very good defensive point guard. Struggles when forced to defend shooting guards, though, which happens fairly often. Not strong enough at times to fight through screens on the pick and roll. Lacks the height to contest shots and make an impact on the glass, but will run down long rebounds and do his best to get a hand up when he can. "