Earlier today, Head Coach Alvin Gentry stated that he has not named the starting center for the New Orleans Pelicans’ opening game against the Denver Nuggets. The competition is still open, and the battle is ongoing between Omer Asik and Alexis Ajinca. Of course, Gentry has also said that he will base his starting lineup on match-ups throughout the season, ensuring the team will maximize its strengths and counter the opposing team’s weaknesses.
One game it may be Omer, the next possibly even Anthony Davis. If the team needs AD to man the power forward spot but needs more offense next to him, Gentry can start Ajinca.