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Mon, Oct 5th 2009, 11:56

T-Mac feeling good, back at practice

The court was dropped down in the middle of the McAllen Convention Center, a makeshift training camp venue far removed in so many ways from the arenas and tests of the NBA to come. But it was a start.

Perhaps the setting was fitting, a reminder of how far Tracy McGrady must go. But for the first time since microfracture surgery last spring, McGrady, 30, practiced with the Rockets on Sunday. He went through a few stints of the scrimmage, moving well and without pain in a small, but significant step in his comeback.

His first participation in training camp did not alter his schedule. General manager Daryl Morey said it was “part of the process.” The Rockets expect McGrady to be out at least until an MRI scheduled for Nov. 23. Still, he played and all reports were that he played well.

“He looked good, real good,” forward Trevor Ariza said. “He was real poised, real confident. He may be a ways away, but I think he looked good.”

McGrady was less enthusiastic. He had been going through occasional five-on-five workouts in Chicago, though the Rockets were more encouraged by his energy and intensity Sunday than in those workouts. But McGrady seemed to have the steps to be taken, rather than made, in mind.

“It’s another steppingstone toward making progress and trying to get back on the basketball court,” he said. “I’m feeling pretty good. We just have to take our time on it.

“We’ll see how I feel tomorrow and talk about it with the trainers and see what they want me to do. This is what I expected, to take caution, come out one step at a time and gradually ease my way back in to it. This is the first time I went up and down with the team. I still have a lot of work to do.”

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Comments

israel | on 4/11/09

cant wait to see t-mac ariza take the court toghether ihope he comes back when he ready real rockets fan as my self are pulling for you t-mac aint worried bout the critics we good team but with u we are better so hurry and come back as soon as u healthy adn let get it…

Uros Serbia | on 4/11/09

When T-Mac starting to play?

arthur | on 3/11/09

g0 r0ckets!

arthur | on 3/11/09

hey T-MAC im ur biggest fan ever in da NBA please c0me back in rockets helps ariza 2 rise up da HOUSTON ROCKETS!!!
go.. go.. go…

reirawoo | on 3/11/09

Tmac, just can’t wait to see u back .
Hope everything is doing well for u

guillermo | on 3/11/09

i hope you are well because i am your number 1 fan and i want see playing again i play basket ball and im take yours moves and thats all

Jimmie Champion | on 3/11/09

First of all u r 1 of my favorite players ever and I wish u all the best in your recovery and don’t rush u have 82 games come back when u feel u have put ur body through all the tests needed to ensure that T-Mac is ready.

kyrell | on 2/11/09

t-mac is da man but he gotta try to stay away from injuries other than that he iz a good player

pooch lil mac | on 2/11/09

ayo mac im def da biggest fan this other dude is #2 feel me but come back on the attack like u do they talking crazy about u iight lil mac

bob | on 1/11/09

I hope you stay a Rocket forever and finish what Yao and you started. I really respect all that you do off the court and how you handle adversity. I’m looking forward to your return this year. All the best!

marcus | on 1/11/09

T-Mac I am your biggest fan cant wait for you to come back and prove that Tracy McGrady is still at the top of the NBA.

Adrian | on 1/11/09

Tracy, man I’ve been a fan of yours since you were in Orlando. You came to Houston with much controversy cause a lot of people here loved Steve Francis. Once you hit the court off top you deferred to Yao tried to get him involved until you exploded and took charge as the leader. And a dominoe effect people jumped on the bandwagon McGrady Yao can win a championship the new Kobe and Shaq. And on the court together theres no question there was potential for greatness and playoff success. People started picking us to take the west Mcgrady second best if not the best shooting guard in the league. Yao best skilled center in the league. Then injuries happen. But thats just it injuries do happen. And as a dominoe effect people turn theyre backs but some remain true. It’s been years of ups and downs since the McGrady Yao era began but the true fans still believe. Negativity, crticism all comes with the gig, the fame, the Superstardum. But Tracy McGrady is a Superstar when healthy. With that get 100% bro for yourself, for your fans, for the city of Houston. It’s encouraging to see you’ve tried something different in rehab. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing expecting a different result. Hopefully this go round will be a long term solution and you can make the haters eat theyre words. Play within the system help your team advance in the playoffs. Daryl Morey said himself he still feels you are the missing peice as do a lot of Rockets fans. Get on your feet get on your game lace em up and come back 100. and the sky is the limit. Give the fans what they deserve and erase any doubts bro even at 75% your bball IQ alone made you better than 80% of the league. Just do you bro stay confident and come back lets take the west.

Erdem | on 1/11/09

Hi Mac ,I am impatiently looking forward to see you ‘‘as yourself’‘ on the arena.
I was greatly down when I heard you got injured first,from that day I am following up closely your turnback.
I am from Turkey 33 years old and used to play basketball since I am 7 ..we grew up with magic&jordan basketball ,after they gone I only see you a great player in style and mentally..
I am not playing anymore after a huge injury & now I am staying at home on the couch with my wife an kids..everyday I am searching and watching basketball news from all over the world..I lost my all belongings as a player and wishing my kids may handle this job in the future as they also like..
I am sure you have a strong character that we all saw before..
I am also sure you will be the man that you used to be very soon even better..You have 5-6 years coming next ,this is a real huge time to see T-MAC with all younglings who will never forget your plays in their entire life..

regards..

Pakman | on 1/11/09

Tracey, I have Followed your NBA career since you were in Orlando. You can easy in the top 3 plaers in this leauge. I think it is time to make a change. Don’t chase the money, go to a team that is serious about a championship. For instance, the bobcats.All the role player are in place. Larry Brown is one of the best. Your goin the have to recommet with a Larry Brown team. Just think about it, weight your options. If you really want to be in the dicussion as the top 3 consider this. they have great defense.and lots of player whom have in the playoffs. If you go,you have to commit to being the best. I know you can do it.

P.S.
Larry has a ring and he has been to finals “Twice”

big zee | on 1/11/09

can’t wait to see you on the court again. you are better than kobe and lebron get healthy come back and claim what’s yours the best player in the nba.

timothy shadrix | on 1/11/09

when you get back from the injury i think you can lead us to a championship if you yao and dikembe don’t get hurt last year the championship would have been ours. we took them to 7 games even without you guys. i think when you come back this can finally be tracy’s team. i wanna see you take over like in orlando i know you can do it.

Daniel | on 30/10/09

Hey man, I wish all the best for you.
I hope you will come back soon, but as others have already mentioned, you shouldn’t rush it! Just take your time out there, we all understand how hard these times are for you. Keep up your determination, and you’ll be fine.
I’m looking forward to your highlights!

K-BURNER | on 30/10/09

YEA T-MAC IS BACK NUMBER ONE FAN I MISS SEEING YOU ON THE COURT NOT SEEING T-MAC IS ON THE COURT THE ROCKETS JUST DONT LOOK THE SAME LETS GET IT T-MAC

LEONARDO | on 29/10/09

heyyy t is your fan from puerto rico i hope youl be back a 100% because i want to see you make thouse monsters, stylish dunks and thouse awesom plays that you use to do just take your team on your back and take them to the finals i know you can do it. just be sure of your self always.

CW | on 29/10/09

i am ready for u to come back strong and win a MVP..people dont think u have it any more and they jus talk about kobe and lebron i hate i love u and your game

ma nan | on 29/10/09

love you….......

Johnny X™ | on 28/10/09

cool, t-mac gettin there

mike | on 28/10/09

Tmac come join the rockets this year.. we could use some production this year from a player who takes up that much money on our payroll.

h.d. | on 27/10/09

eon-beyond fan #1 here: Just wanted to say, “come take what’s yours Mac…..they been talking down for too long (& i can no longer waste time trying to tell ‘em..) Keep hitting those bro! (i hate ‘em too, but they’re our best friends when it’s all on the line)...

Matthew Scott | on 27/10/09

We need you back in action but the most important thing is for you to get to 100%. It’s always fun watching you play but nothing comes close to watching you make the other nba players look silly.

ELS | on 26/10/09

Mac, as much as I miss your incredible basketball game, I really want you to be 100% healed before you make your come back. It’s been very frustrating waiting for your return, but I know it’s necessary and “it will be greater later” meaning when you do return healthy, it will be better than if you rushed and returned too soon.

I don’t know if you read Jonathan Feigan’s blog, but if you do then you know how hard your fans rep for you and hold you down. I can’t wait until you come back and shake these haters off. Until then, I will be patient and you be patient too.

And remember, it will be greater later.

Peace!!!

....... | on 26/10/09

Vote for All star Game 2010 !

tyler | on 25/10/09

lets go punkin head u got it man u just gotta believe n u gotta be ready to prove the doubters wrong like u said something amazing was going to happen in the city of houston

Brandon | on 25/10/09

Sup my dude, I wanted to say from a personal standpoint I hated when you played Kobe and the lakers. But at the same time I respected that your damn well on the same tier level as any of those top players. Whateva happens with the injury, take it in stride to being the best player you can ever be. “Listen” to your body when it tells you something as it has helped myself, when it comes to the conditioning drills. My mother always told me…..whether it be anything you can not go without, go hard at it, because you will never get another opportunity at it again.

much love from the NYC
-B

乔佳胤 | on 24/10/09

麦迪,我用中文给你留言啊~我真的超爱你,没有你的NBA就不是NBA,期待你快点回来~拿个总冠军~~~~加油~~~

Timothy | on 24/10/09

When will you play

yeji | on 24/10/09

Tracy McGrady, you must remember that you tired, there we support you
“Only the sky is my limit!”

叶吉(YeJi) | on 24/10/09

Tracy McGrady, Hello!
I am a girl from China, in my school, there are many, many people like you, support you, and now I hear you in good condition, I am very happy, you have to refuel, you must remember that you tired, there we support you
“Only the sky is my limit!”

Kendal | on 24/10/09

T-mac you are my #1
idol in the NBA keep your
good practice and your good shot
and take care always your good helt T-MAc and
i miss your game and i miss your dunk
take care always t-mac….

rakim | on 23/10/09

t-mac u my #1 player cant wait to see u n action, get out there in play do yo thing go rockets

pierre beliard | on 22/10/09

look t-mac you have no clue how much i luv your. game , you my #1 you the best i dont think you even know it, im tired crying for you every year , wassup with the orlando magic t-mac , now it seem like you dont care , you just walk aroud the court, you dont ask for the ball , you take bad shot, come on, you keep sayin you ok , when the season start you get hurt .
it not funny anymore ,,, you still my @1 come onnnn plz play some basketball,,,

Qunchi | on 21/10/09

I wish u to come back soon and play better!I miss T-Mac who wai in Magic!

Demarco Gibson | on 21/10/09

T-Mac I watched you during the beginning of your NBA career and in spite of your injuries you still have that Orlando game in you. You just need to believe in you because we still do. Have a great season, you deserve it.

Ali Polani | on 20/10/09

GO TMAC!!!!.....GO ROCKETS...i believe youll be with the rox again after this season.UR AWESOME

张晨钢 | on 20/10/09

GO GO GO T-MAC

Eric | on 19/10/09

TMAC.. LOOOONG time fan.
i love your game.
you will NEVER be replaced as my #1 player.
come back strong tmac.. i had tears watchin old youtube clips.
Bring it BACK TMAC.
MAC ATTACK IS BACK

Christian | on 18/10/09

Tracy, i really really miss your game.., hope to see you playing again..

pierre henry | on 17/10/09

i wish u best this year may god be with . we cold go alL Da way this year. u like wash u playe i even orde nba leagure pass. may god be with u place a bible onder your pillow avery night u goin sleep may god be wit u

L | on 17/10/09

T-MAC we love you forever…

You will be back …

We wait for you …

Legz | on 16/10/09

T-Mac, show us how its done. You got that potential man! Just let it go, make that last basket, drive in that small space. You’re just as good as anyone else. Do what you do!

zhao liyu | on 16/10/09

I am a student of Xidian University.I am a boy and have been your superfan for 7 years from my middle school.You give me power,give me the faith to life.The only meaningful and the most expecting thing was watching you playing games,my heart broken when I saw the big,red,teribble words on the newspaper that saying you were injured,I cannot tell the reason why I like you,every time I watch your games with my friends,there will always be some people who don`t like you,they will never understand my feelling.They would not care whether you are suffering from your pains or not,and they are interested in comparing you with someone,such as kobe,I respect him,but I don`t like him,I think this is the true love~~~everytime I see your video,I will be very moved,I will never forget your T-Mac Time,your perfect show,so just go!Prove yourself to them,show them a strong T-Mac,show them that my idol is the best,I don`t know whether you could see my words here,but I am writing,we will support you forever!!Of course,if you can see and let me know it,I think I will be very very very excited!!I will feel that I have your mind,I could fight with you together in usa.(∩_∩).You came to china this summer,but I can`t see you face to face.When can you come to Xi`an?I am happy to see you here!!!Let`s fight together for our dreams!Just remember,prove youself

peter lin | on 13/10/09

I really hope T-Mac can come back as soon as possible.But keeping a healthy body could be the most important thing than any other things.I never doubt real t-mac come back.Only need some times.We believe you can fly with happiness , passion and confidence again.Nomatter what you do.We always support you.

Kenneth | on 12/10/09

T-mac dis the year you shut up all the hater.

david | on 12/10/09

hey even when I’m in singapore, I check your blog regularly. I still have faith in you man, don’t listen to the haters. Come back and prove them wrong.

Jeff | on 11/10/09

Hey Tmac, im looking forward to watch you play and thanks 4 the updates :)

L.A.K | on 11/10/09

T-mac ever since i started playing basketball you have been my inspiration. I learned a lot of things from watching you play. I can’t wait to see you back on the court where you belong. Have a great season and remember STAY HEALTHY.

K.Paul | on 11/10/09

I saw week 6 of your Rehab wow..

sk.jian | on 10/10/09

be back,you brave man.bless you.

wait | on 10/10/09

I’m a girl. when I was 16. It was the first time that I saw Tracy from TV . Then I love you for 6 year . I feel so happeness that I can know you in my best important youngful years. Thankyou . Give me power . last month . you came to hebei china but I missed . I think it will be my lifetime of regret. I just want to see you face to face. or have a photo with autographed photo
Please just give me your autographed photo .just one. THank you

jon fedeli | on 9/10/09

i live in ct and all the kids i grew up with always talked about kobe iverson and shaq never really cared much for them honestly.. u deserve RINGS not 1 but many forget that 1st round B.S mac!! i always said to people that you schould look @ every game as a last championship keep that knee healthy real fans never give up on a player and thats wat every1 i know did .. my gurl never watched basketball untill she watched a t-mac highlight with me.. glad you back man stay healthy … honestly ring or no ring your still better then kobe 100% healthy hands down.. but thats just personall opinion..

Elevation | on 9/10/09

Yo t-mac just saying i think your one of the best basketball players to ever play the game. Ive watched you play since i could bounce one myself, I shapeed most of my game from yours but forget about what everyone else says your going to do great things in your career even greater than what you’ve already done. Ihope one day i can meet you in person and play one on one its my dream. ya boy elevation…

Chain | on 9/10/09

I come from Thailand.Many people worried about you i scared you will retire.Im so happy to hear that you are doing well in practice so keep it up man .fighting!

Chin | on 9/10/09

Hi , T-mac i’ve been your fan since toronto raptor.I wish you the best of luck. Im glad that you are doing well so keep it up , and be the MVP next season. Tracy Go Go !!!

ANDREvan AKA"#1 TMAC FAN" | on 9/10/09

yo t-mac hope you come back in shape and me i want to be in shape as basketball player hope you can help me to improve…

Michael | on 9/10/09

Hey Mac! just remeber, keyword >>>Move forward<<< forget the past. prove those critics wrong and do what you do best. just breathe in relax and have no fear. fear numbs the mind and dulls the senses my friend. we will always be behind supporting you thru thick or thin. I do not consider as superstar, you are a friend. so friend, get up! move up! Go Forward >>>> Rockets forever! peace out!

RICHARD | on 8/10/09

Tracey Mcgrady potential to Be the BEst in the NBA.... AGAIN

Jelon | on 8/10/09

Hey T-Mac, Jelon for the 100th time. I’ve been a big fan of yours since Toronto realizing your potential. I feel that you still have spaces in your all around game that have yet to be unlocked. I think there are things you can do other than what you have already. But, as much as we all want you back, just take your time T-Mac. Your knee may feel fine but rehabbing is a good idea to secure your longevity. I have finally worked up the patience to not ruch the wishes of your return. All in all, do what you do Mac, and we’ll be waiting on the other end of the television.

tyler | on 7/10/09

t-mac i wish you the best of luck to get out there as soon as possible i always have your back. go get em

Kris | on 7/10/09

tmac, ur the bezt among the rest of the nba. your gud shooting and especially in three points. i need 2 cmeback you in the game i miss you idol:j Gudluck in your career stay safe and more power. Godbless you T-mac the rock:j

ayne herman | on 7/10/09

I’ve been a fan since the days at mt.zion.I know you you gonna kick ass this season

tony | on 7/10/09

t mac, much respect to you. i come to alot of the games and always have ur back when people try to say your done, please keep faith in god and come back as the great t mac that we know u are, keep ur head up and take it step by step. make them give you ur respect back in this game. people are sleeping on you but ur true fans are still here waiting on ur dream to come true and win a ring.

Nathan Mckay | on 7/10/09

Dear Tracy,

Good to here your doing well Tracy. I was really worried that you were going to retire, but I doubted you, you are a fighter, keep fighting. Me and my friends will be looking forward to seeing you in the next NBA season.

Godbless you,

-Nathan

Faruk | on 6/10/09

LETS GO TMACCCCCCCC

Jon-e | on 6/10/09

whatup mac, thats great to hear that your beginning to get back in the mix. Your my favorite player I argue all the time with everyone especially my cousin who is a kobe fan lol. Im really looking forward to watching you this year get back to where you should be now that your healthy, and that is one of, if not thee best, player in the league. By the way how you liking Chicago? Wouldn’t mind seeing you in a bulls jersey haha holla back

Norman | on 6/10/09

Hope to see you soon in the game! Lets Go T_MAC!

Oliver | on 6/10/09

No matter what you do,I’ll support you forever.I’m looking forward to your fantastic show in the coming season,so,revoer 100%.You are the best in the league when healthy,no doubt!All the people believe in you.Believe in yourself!No frustration and achievement is coming!

Lolo#12 | on 6/10/09

Great news.

We feel good when you feel good !!

back to practice, 23rd nov. we’ll see and then, beat them ALL !!

Kalon | on 6/10/09

Hey as one of your biggest fans I’m proud of you man!!! You could’ve easily just called it quits, but you didn’t. You definitely got more respect from me even before you started having the problems with the knee. Keep going hard and working your butt off to get back.

greg | on 6/10/09

t-mac back my birthday is on dat mri 23 of november the best is back 3

Number1T-mac Fan | on 6/10/09

No Retreat, No Surrender – Lets Go T_MAC!

Guangwu Sun | on 6/10/09

Dear Tracy, we are your fans,hope your healthy hope your success

Forwardiego | on 5/10/09

Hi, T-mac, I am your fan, is the Chinese.I and other all like you the fan to be same, regardless of which country is, regardless of is any occupation, all throughout pays attention to you, you each time is being injured we to be able to pray that is only the skin flesh wound, each time saw on your face suppresses the pain the expression, we also equally love dearly, are similar that pain to spread on our body, I wanted we most to hope at that time did was can share a pain for you, each people all shared some, such you may return on the field, ball in play, but I in China, moreover in family’s current economic conditionDoes not allow me to go to the scene to watch you to compete, hoped can refuel in the scene to you, refuels to the Rocket, I did not believe any rumor, I knew you can stay continuously in the Rocket, you are take the total champion as the goal team, I ever did not suspect your strength, only is wounded and sick is puzzling unceasingly.I want to see each your competition, but CCTV5 is not all rocket competition all retransmits, in fact you are in my heart hero, because your I study am playing the basketball, imitates you, natural I have returned the new military recruits in Taiwan compared to the new military recruits in Taiwan, graduated.Now has worked, I always pay attention to your situation, saw you train difficultly the video frequency, I felt, you came back, I knew, that quarter is not far.Ha-ha, hoped you can see this message, I also meet the earnest efforts making money, hoped this life can have the opportunity to go to the scene to look you compete, ha-ha.如果你看到,那就加我的MSN吧!
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