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Finally! Peja Stojakovic to make Mavericks' debut
By EDDIE SEFKO / The Dallas Morning News
Published 06 February 2011 09:54 PM
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Peja Stojakovic is expected to make his Mavericks debut Monday night, but it’s unlikely his unveiling will look anything like his eventual role.
Most everybody expects Stojakovic to be the starter at small forward once he gets acclimated to the Mavericks’ system.
For now, it’s expected that he will be coming off the bench since he hasn’t played since late November and is recovering from a left knee problem.
Stojakovic’s entry into the rotation is the first step of a transition for the Mavericks, who have won eight games in a row. When Roddy Beaubois is ready to play for the first time this season, the process will continue.
Coach Rick Carlisle said Stojakovic appears to be on schedule to play Monday.
“We’re getting a little closer, but we still have steps to take,” Carlisle said. “Our lineup situation is a little different. We’re going to be in an integration situation, but those are challenges you like.”
The players are viewing this as an exciting time as two teammates that they expect to be impact players are about to see their first action.
“We’re a player or two away,” said Jason Terry. “And I think you know who those two players are. It’s going to be fun to see what we have once we’re a little healthier.”
By EDDIE SEFKO / The Dallas Morning News
Published 06 February 2011 09:54 PM
Peja Stojakovic is expected to make his Mavericks debut Monday night, but it’s unlikely his unveiling will look anything like his eventual role.
Most everybody expects Stojakovic to be the starter at small forward once he gets acclimated to the Mavericks’ system.
For now, it’s expected that he will be coming off the bench since he hasn’t played since late November and is recovering from a left knee problem.
Stojakovic’s entry into the rotation is the first step of a transition for the Mavericks, who have won eight games in a row. When Roddy Beaubois is ready to play for the first time this season, the process will continue.
Coach Rick Carlisle said Stojakovic appears to be on schedule to play Monday.
“We’re getting a little closer, but we still have steps to take,” Carlisle said. “Our lineup situation is a little different. We’re going to be in an integration situation, but those are challenges you like.”
The players are viewing this as an exciting time as two teammates that they expect to be impact players are about to see their first action.
“We’re a player or two away,” said Jason Terry. “And I think you know who those two players are. It’s going to be fun to see what we have once we’re a little healthier.”
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