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METAIRIE, La. Air Force 1 2020 . -- As long as Jrue Holiday is on the court in the critical final minutes, hes not terribly concerned with whether he starts, or how much playing time he gets, in his first games back with the New Orleans Pelicans.I dont think our record shows how good we are, said Holiday, who was back at practice Thursday with a team that has started 2-10 without him. Obviously, there are some games where we were there at the end of the game and we had it won, but (there are) some things that we have to clean up at the end of the game to seal the deal.Down the stretch, I do think I could help with some directing and just tightening it up, Holiday added.The guard has spent the past three months on leave because his wife, retired international soccer star Lauren Holiday, needed brain surgery to remove a benign tumor last month, just weeks after giving birth to their first child, a daughter.Holiday, who is slated to make his season debut against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night, said he came back now because my wife said I could.Lauren Holiday is doing well enough now to take care of herself and my daughter, Jrue Holiday said. She can take care of me, too. Obviously thats big, especially from somebody whos a mother now and somebody that went through what she went through.Jrue Holiday said learning that his wife had a brain tumor when she was about five months pregnant with their first child was nerve-wracking, and affected his perspective on life considerably, making him grateful for each day.He said he also feels blessed for how his family has come through it, and for how much support both he and his wife received from basketball and soccer fans worldwide.Every day people are always saying theyre praying for her, Holiday said. So many people since Ive been back, they dont even ask how Im doing; they ask how my wifes doing. And to me, thats awesome. That just shows how great people are around us.Now, he can get back to the thrill of playing basketball, at a time when the Pelicans could really use some help.Obviously he was an integral part of what we try to do offensively and defensively, Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry said. For him, its just really good to be back. This is one of those times where it wasnt a physical injury, so hes been dying to get out there to play. Its going to be fine. Obviously its going to take a little while for him to get his timing back from a basketball standpoint. I think hes in really good shape conditioning-wise.A former Eastern Conference All-Star with Philadelphia, Holiday was traded to New Orleans in 2013, but missed most of his first two seasons because of a lower leg injury. Holiday began last season on minute restrictions, got progressively healthier, and wound up playing in 65 games with 23 starts before missing the last nine games because of a broken eye wall from an inadvertent elbow to the head.Holiday averaged 16.8 points, 6.0 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 28.2 minutes per game last season, scoring 20 or more points 25 times.Tim Frazier has started New Orleans first 12 games this season at point guard, averaging 10.8 points and 7.5 assists. Gentry said he can envision Holiday and Frazier playing together in stints.Jrue can play off the ball or on the ball, Gentry said. Thats what makes him so good. I think hes a versatile player. We need his shooting also.Pelicans forward Anthony Davis said that while he didnt get to work with Holiday much at Thursdays practice, he assumed the teams top guard will be effective right away.When youre that good, it kind of stays with you, Davis said.Game notes Davis, who sat out Wednesday nights loss at Orlando with a bruised right quadriceps, practiced on a limited basis Thursday and sounded optimistic about playing Friday. It felt better, so hopefully it stays this way, Davis said. Myydään Air Force 1 Lv8 . A lawyer for MLB, Matthew Menchel, confirmed Wednesday the league dropped its case against Biogenesis of America, its owner Anthony Bosch and several other individuals. The lawsuit had accused Biogenesis and Bosch of conspiring with players to violate their contracts by providing them with banned performance-enhancing substances. Nike Air Force 1 Tarjous . "No difference at all," chirped U.S. roommate and linemate James van Riemsdyk. "Its still the same cranky Phil. http://www.airforce1suomi.com/nike-air-huarache-ale.html . The winner Saturday will remain in the elite 10-team field next year. "We talked about wanting to be disciplined and stick with our game plan and good things will come," Draisaitl said, who had two goals for the victors. THE BEST DELISTED AFL FREE AGENTSMichael Barlow Former club - FremantleAge - 28, Games -126, Goals - 81The ex-Docker onballer is arguably the pick of the delisted free agent bunch. He was a casualty of Ross Lyons youth movement, but can still rack up possessions. Had 43 disposals and kicked two goals against Port Adelaide in round 13.Will MinsonFormer club - Western BulldogsAge - 31, Games - 191, Goals - 81Minson was an All Australian in 2013 but it became quickly apparent he wasnt part of Luke Beveridges plans. Managed 40 hitouts in one of his 10 games last year and would be a solid back-up to a ruckman-needy team.Ricky HendersonFormer club - AdelaideAge - 28, Games - 90, Goals - 43The rebounding defender found himself down the pecking order under Don Pyke but could prove a handy pick-up. Has the versatility to play in attack.Drew PetrieFormer club - North MelbourneAge - 34, Games - 316, Goals - 428Petrie was part of the shock cull that also claimed Brent Harvey, Nick Dal Santo and Michael Firrito, but the key forward still feels like he has something to give. He can pinch hit in the ruck and looms as a short-term option for West Coast, who will be without Nic Naitanui next year.Xavier RichardsFormer club - SydneyAge - 23, Games - 12, Goals - 13The tall forward is keen to return home to Victoria but the Swans couldnt find a trade partner. Gained valuable experience when he played all four of Sydneys finals this year and at 23 still has plenty of upside.Alex SilvagniFFormer club - FremantleAge - 29, Games - 53, Goals - 10The tall defender has had more than his share of injury struggles but showed what hes capable of when he won back his spot in the Dockers back six for the last five games of the season. Air Force One Suomi. Brad McKenzieFormer club - North MelbourneAge - 23, Games - 37, Goals - 6The former first-round draft pick struggled to establish himself in a strong North midfield and was delisted despite managing a career-high 14 games across half-back in 2016. A good ball user, who could add solid depth.Jack GrimesFormer club - MelbourneAge - 27, Games - 100, Goals - 11The former co-captain managed just two senior appearances this season as coach Paul Roos gave time to younger players. Had 32 possessions in round 16 and was dropped the next week.Jack FitzpatrickFormer club - HawthornAge - 25, Games - 25, Goals - 27The former Demon sealed a top-four spot with a superb late-goal in round 23 and played both finals before he was cut after three games in his only season at the club. Still young for a ruckman and could have plenty of improvement left.Mitch BrownFormer club - West CoastAge - 27, Games - 94, Goals - 14The key defender has been unlucky with injury - hes played just five games over the past two seasons - but should have suitors after he asked to be released by the Eagles to return home to Victoria. ' ' '