Tony Allen has appeared in just 10 preseason minutes, is knocking on the door of 36 years of age, and will never be asked to participate in a legitimate three-point competition — but he may be the necessary stopgap for the New Orleans Pelicans starting lineup.
With Rajon Rondo slated to miss the next 4-6 weeks, Alvin Gentry has a key decision to make: who to start alongside Jrue Holiday in the backcourt?
E’Twaun Moore is the obvious answer, having started 22 games last season at shooting guard.