http://bbs.clutchfans.com/showthread.php?t=158162&page=1 It's neck-and-neck. This could be a photo finish.
It's pretty damn sad. When his knee gets stronger, I can assure you that he will assert himself more into the offense. You guys should be happy that we can still win without him having to score 20+ points a game, all thanks to Artest and the emergence of Brooks being a spark plug off the bench.
As long as we are winning. I guess its OK for him to stand around and chuck it every once in a while.
If Tracy is going to play when his knee acts up, would you rather him jack up 20 shots and miss 17 of them or miss only 5 shots like tonight? Did you watch the game and notice the offense ran very well at times, even with him on the floor. One big problem with the team is Tracy is a ball-stopper. Tonight, he kept it moving and other players got good shots. I'll get on Tracy's case as much as anyone but you're missing the boat on this game. When he's feeling bad, he should either (1) not be on the floor or (2) he should play in the flow of the offense and set up Yao and the others. Tonight it was #2.
It's pretty damn sad. When his knee gets stronger, I can assure you that he will assert himself more into the offense. You guys should be happy that we can still win without him having to score 20+ points a game, all thanks to Artest and the emergence of Brooks being a spark plug off the bench. I mean what did you guys want TMac to do? Shoot 33% off of 18 shots and very well lose the game?
how do you know that? are you the mod his threads were among the most read ever on this bbs so "no one gave a damn" isn't anywhere near accurate. Anyone who's posted or lurked on clutchfans in the past 2 years clicked through his updates for the free content he delivered from the chinese perspective that most US fans never had access to whether he quit or got booted, who knows. it's even possible that he stopped posting here because he had a financial interest in YMM and the proprietor of that site may have asked him to only post exclusive content on that site. but "no one gives a damn" seems an odd statement to make, since it's clearly contrary to the truth
back to mcgrady... he is NOT hurt (according to jon feigen). just lacking of leg strength. something that should've been taken care of before the season started. and this is all my knock on him right now. if he shuts it down when our schedule gets a bit easier, it's no big deal - sonce he's playing with pain and isn't being effective. but will sitting out for 2-3 weeks really help him building up his strength? i have no idea. ideally, you'd like to see your highest-paid player act like a leader and do things like fighting through an injury and the rehabs and stuff. #1 clearly is nowhere near that. some mcgrady fans may be angry at me. but this is just how i truly feel about him. he's got all the talent in the world. but talent is only meaningful when you use it on the court - especially when you team is in an all-in mode.
besides who is a mature poster on forums? I thought being a smart arse was a pre requisite to navigate forums.
WHO GIVES A LIVING **** IF WE WIN THE GAMES? Tracy is hurt; let him not exert too much effort. Walk on for 31 min and take a few shots, its all good.
as if we needed tracy to step up today. with yao and ron playing great... we don't need him to fire...
