Allen Iverson was not at practice on Thursday and is currently away from the team getting treatment on his back, but according to the Detroit News he did issue at statement saying he'll do whatever it takes to help the team, including come off the bench.

The Pistons have been on a role with Richard Hamilton starting once again in place of Iverson.

"I'm disappointed that the soreness I'm feeling in my back is going to force me to miss two weeks of action. After talking with the doctors at Georgetown (Wednesday), they have told me that treatment and rest is the best course of action right now. Hopefully my back will heal and I'll be ready to go following this two-week period."

"My goal is to help this team win a championship and I've said that from the first day I arrived here in Detroit. I'm going to do whatever it takes to help us achieve our goals as a team, regardless if I'm starting or coming off the bench."

Via Detroit News

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