Allen Iverson won’t be starting for the Memphis Grizzlies to open the season, according to The (Memphis) Commercial Appeal (Hat tip: Full-Court Press).
"Veteran guard Allen Iverson will start the regular season as a reserve when the Grizzlies host the Detroit Pistons Oct. 28 in their home opener.Iverson, 34, has missed the entire preseason schedule because of a partially torn left hamstring. He hasn’t participated in training camp practices since Oct. 4.Griz coach Lionel Hollins said there is no choice but to gradually work in Iverson."He hasn’t had a chance to perform," Hollins said. "And when he does come back he’ll be way behind with how we’re doing things. So when he gets into a game, it’ll be limited. That’s probably where we’ll wind up at the start of the season.""
I nearly headline this post, “Allen Iverson will come off the bench for the Memphis Grizzlies.” Then, I realized that might be inaccurate. I’ll believe he actually comes off the bench when I see it.
I’m sure this will end well.