INDIANAPOLIS – The prodigal point guard has officially returned.
Kyrie Irving will make his season debut Wednesday night in Indiana. And even though he’s not ready to log 38 minutes or any other marathon outing, he’s definitely playing and possibly even starting.
“I don’t think it’s where he can play 38, but I think he can play a big chunk of the game. He’s had three or four full-court days with five-on-five. I think he’s capable of playing extended minutes but not necessarily his accustomed high 30s,” said Steve Nash, adding Irving can go long enough that he’d feel comfortable starting him.
“Yeah, (we’re open to) anything. We could put him on the bench. We could put him on the starting lineup. I think he’s open to either and it’s just a matter of us thinking short-term, middle-term and long-term and what suits our group.”
Until last week, Irving hadn’t practiced with the Nets since training camp. He hasn’t…