Pelicans reserve point guard Jose Alvarado says he plans to play when New Orleans hosts the Washington Wizards on Friday night, ending a 23-game absence caused by a right hamstring strain

Pelicans reserve point guard Jose Alvarado plans to play Friday night against the Wizards, ending a 23-game absence caused by a hamstring strain.

Jose Alvarado is tired of being the Pelicans' biggest cheerleader. The Pelicans' point guard hasn't played since Nov. 11. So it's been 23 straight games of sitting and watching. Or in Alvarado's case,

Jose Alvarado has been out of action for at least a month and a half, missing out on 23 games due to a right hamstring strain.