It came earlier than usual this season but yesterday we got to experience our annual Jameer Nelson injury. This news led to much lamenting, weird status updates on Facebook, and probably some hard liquor. Now that the dust has settled and we sit with two guys known as White Chocolate and Pops we wonder aloud what Otis should do with the point guard situation moving forward.

The Nickel Steak:
Well, I guess it's true what they say: 

"You can't make an omelet without first burning your house down."

You know, I never really understood that expression.

Jareth Cutestory:
Remember the old cereal commercials for "Pops" cereal? You know the one that said I gotta have my pops? Well, this isn't the case. Anthony Johnson is a dish best served cold...and 3rd...meaning 3rd string. 

Jason Williams will either be hit or miss. We went from him being a 15-20 mpg backup to a possible 38 minute starter. This is a entirely new ballgame. Sure he has a good skill set, especially for our offense. He pushes the ball well, much like Rafer Alston did last year. He can hit the 3. But can his injury history and a year off from ball allow him to become what we need for a possible 20 games?

If I were Otis, I'd take the time to evaluate our PG situation in the next 3-5 games. If we're barely winning or losing, and poor PG play is the cause, then you definitely look at the free agent market and see who's out there. Allen Iverson is the sexy name, and personally I feel he is a low risk/high reward type player. 

If the J-Will experiment works, then we're fine. Regardless, we need to look at a younger point guard either via free agency or the draft next year, as Jameer has been hit with some bad luck in the past 2 seasons. It never hurts to have a guy learning in the background.

El Fantasma De Carlos
BRING ME BACK OTIS. Not only can I create more controversy in the Magic Boards than Rashard being on drugs, but I can bring you more people in the stands. Also new jerseys = mo money....But seriously now, I am happy down here in Miami, my own silicone paradise.

Otis has to sit down, start making calls to put out feelers. See what is out there, who is out there and what we need to get him. Then give my man White Chocolate a shot at the starting spot. Let's see what he has, maybe 4 to 5 games tops. This is a critical part of the season and we need home court advantage in the playoffs. This year things will be more difficult. Miami and Atlanta are right there with Orlando (that's because I am playing in Miami) and Otis cannot waste too much time. 

With that said, I believe AI can help. He is looking to start, he can get you points and assists and he said he wouldn't mind the bench on a contender. Low risk,High reward. If it doesn't work out in 4 to 6 weeks, waive him.

Unless Otis can pull another miracle and trade Foyle and AJ for CP3, I don't see any other better choice right now.

Paul Ego:
We do nothing. We let J Will take over the starting position, and AJ back him up. That's why those guys are here. Otis doesn't need to give up a piece of the team to fix a temporary problem.

The Big Train:
First, you can't make comparisons to last year's injury to Jameer Nelson. When Jameer went down for the season the only other point guard was Anthony Johnson. Orlando had to do something and went out and grabbed Tyrone Lue. Gulp. That wasn't much of an upgrade over Dwight running the point, so something had to be done. 

This year is different, very different. First, Jameer will only be out for 4 to 6 weeks. That is obviously better than the 4-6 months Jameer was to miss last year. Next, Jason Williams is definitely capable to handle the load, and Anthony Johnson can still play the backup role. In other words, there are still options on the current roster. 

The answer to the latest Jameer Nelson injury is to do nothing. However, the bigger question might be: What to do with Jameer Nelson in the future?

Maxwell Effort:

Though their collective age qualifies for Social Security I trust Jason Williams and Anthony Johnson to get the job done over the next 6 weeks. The only way I see Otis doing anything of note is we suffer a few blowouts like Denver and New Orleans handed us last season. The only thing moving forward is it might be time to groom a young point guard behind Jameer, as it seems, he is not going to ever be the type of player who plays all 82 games.