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Wed, Apr 16th 2008, 09:52

"It's on us this year"

Heading into last year’s first round playoff series, Tracy made his now famous comment: “If we don’t make it past the first round, it’s on me.” A more mature T-Mac is getting geared up for this year’s playoff series with a different mindset.

“It’s a team sport,” Tracy said. “We go out there and play as a team, compete as a team. I’m not out there by myself. That’s what I tell people. Don’t single me out. I singled myself out [last year] because I felt like it was the first time I was favored to win a playoff series, and I just wanted my teammates to relax and put all the pressure and attention on me. It had to be on me. I was the guy handling the ball 90 percent of the time. (Teammates) weren’t doing what they have been doing this year because of the structure of the offense. I was running pick-and-rolls, creating shots for everybody. That’s why I said it was on me, because I had to do so much.

This season, it’s a lot deeper team. And we got a different style of play. There is a lot more motion on the offensive end. I’m not going to put that phrase on me this year.”

With their opponent not decided until after tonight’s games, the Rockets are trying to gather some momentum for their first round series. Despite his struggles in the past, Tracy is optimistic and excited about getting another shot in the playoffs.

““You have to keep on trying, man, just keep on trying,” McGrady said. “I’m fortunate enough to be in a situation to try to make it happen.”

Playoff scenarios….


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Comments

jaleel brown | on 28/4/08

you are the best player in the nba in my opinion u should go out there with your A game go beyond kobe i know you can do it i know people doubt u but i dont cause in my mind if u wanted it u can achieve it

Peya | on 27/4/08

It`s Peya again,I forgot try before the game to do something to motivate you,for example I watch your videos,before the game,and every time I put up 40 points,I`m listening songs with your name in it (The Game-Too Much).I have more than 100 videos with you in it.Answer please!

Peya | on 27/4/08

Hey T-MAC.It`s me again.You are down 3 – 1.What can you do else than take it in your hands,I mean you need to have higher shooting procentage and play some defense.T-MAC please try to do that,it is not over yet.You were great in this past 4 games,but one more thing,in 4th quater you need to go in paint and make some dunks and easy baskets.If you do that you will past the first round,and make it in the finals.I will sent you a message after game 5!Bye!!!

Elisa | on 24/4/08

Keep holding on !

yichen | on 23/4/08

just believe you !!!t-mac is hero!!!
you will win the game nomatter their home game is hard

tristin | on 23/4/08

t-mac u are a great player and people dont understand that its a team sport not a one man game

jacky | on 22/4/08

You are full of talent and wisdom. I am such a big fan of you since last year. Wish everything goes well for you. Can you do me one favor? Just tell me is it you on myrichmatch..com? I love that photo you without… there.

jacky | on 22/4/08

You are full of talent and wisdom. I am such a big fan of you since last year. Wish everything goes well for you. Can you do me one favor? Just tell me is it you on myrichmatch.com? I love that photo you without… there.

Sally | on 21/4/08

I know you have tried your best to play and you always tried to do this. No matter win or lose, I will support you as always. Come on!

houston rockets | on 21/4/08

cmon tmac you guys are down by six

houston rockets | on 21/4/08

i agree lovette and i think that if the rockets win today they have until thursday and i beleive we get alton back + we get all our starters healty except yao. the yao thing is a joke

Jason Lovette | on 21/4/08

Good One ANGELIKA! But I like the fact that alot of peoplw out there feel that we can’t win, T-MAC and the Rockets play better when everyone is against them. Sometimes you do have to try N get someone riled up but I do agree with you 100% too. This is the takeover, Let’s Get Dirty T-mac, I know you guys are a bit banged up but man no pain no gain BA-BY let’s go pimpin! Im ready for the game already and its only 5:00 here in Orlando, I got my T-macs on and my T-mac Jersey on every where I go today believe that.

houston rockets | on 21/4/08

yo tmac we got the utah jazz in the bag so lets show em who won 22 straight games and show em we in the buisness

basti | on 21/4/08

you know what’s the difference between ordinary and extraordinary? its the word “EXTRA”.. just work extra hard, out-hustle every team you play against, and though you and your team are having a bad offensive night, you would still win.. tell u man, a group of hard working players would outplay a talented team.. there are still lots of believers in you and the rockets man, not just houston, not just in texas, but on the whole world.. we still believe that one day, you are going to get that championship trophy.. if other people dont and wont believe in you, then you, your team, and us fans, are enough for you to make things happen.. make it man.. we wont be disappointed if you wont pass in the 1st round, but we would be damn so HAPPY, if you make it.. we still believe.. Go Rockets! Just believe in yourself and in God..

Angelika | on 20/4/08

Hi Trae

first off people get off his back…seems to me that he pulled his weight…if you guys want to be true fans, you need to encourage your idol not knock him…I was also disappointed but not at Tracy more at the officiating…that was one of the worse I have seen. So we lost one it is time to bounce back and learn from our mistakes.I believe that Tracy created this blog to hear from his fans around the world…positive comments encouragement and faith not that BOLOGNA some of you are feeding him I don’t think that“s cool. We shall prevail…that is what I believe…I went to Toyota Center April 16 and it was awesome…if you are going to be a fair weather fan and doubt your team like that why even bother posting….you guys that post all that negative stuff should be ashamed not the Rockets or Tacy. So let’s pull together and hype them up…GO ROCKETS...you can do it Baby….get your thunder sticks ready and wear your Rockets Jerseys and let’s do this…I believe do you???? If you don’t don’t bother posting all that stupid stuff…I think the fans should be behind the team in good times and bad times. Tracy I am praying for you to make it out of the first round and shut everyone up.
Much love to you and your team
Angelika

Jason Lovette | on 20/4/08

Im very upset with the mistakes we made man dumb mistakes, I give the Jazz alot of credit those guys just straight up whooped ya’ll behinds in your own house that’s a damn shame!!! But I think we had a chance to win and we made regular season mistakes. You can’t let Korver get open like that man he ain’t no superstar ya’ll know this man can shoot why won’t you pay more attention to him, stay on him and stop leaving him to help somebody else ya’ll making him look like a star. Us fan’s talking about us taking over and stealing this series and ya’ll around here sleep man. Ya’ll wake up man we got to play harder it’s not going to just be handed over to us we got to take it. T-mac you did ok man but you’ve got to get better and you’ve got to some how light a fire under your guys man because it seems that they’re not taking it serious they are still out there making mistakes that an AAU team would make. Don’t fold up now man we got to wake up and get game two this is a must win don’t go back Utah 0-2. Get more aggressive T-mac make more than 7 shots, remember were not the favorites so have fun, worry about T-mac and try to spoil it for Utah. Put the fear into utah and try to get on a scoring spree don’t let no other man man handle you put pressure on them punks.

houston rockets | on 20/4/08

okay you guys are down and you guys have to win won at utah so win this one and win in utah and we back in buisness!!!!!!11

leeyo | on 20/4/08

Today I watched your first playofff,but I’m dispointed you lost it.
Tracy,you must have no enough confidence.Be a leader,please show your ability.
I hope you and your team will make a good job next game!
Good luck ,man!

maggie | on 19/4/08

Dear tracy
I feel sad now, Because u lost the first game just now. I really want u to win. However, I believe you can do it. I trust you can win. go T-mac.

rovkets baller | on 19/4/08

t-mac take a breather the playoffs are today and don’t worry cuz i got you back

xiaojun | on 19/4/08

Go,Go,Go,T-mac! You are the best! I trust you will win the final!
Don’t give up! Impossible is nothing!

加油!加油!!加油!!!

Grotsnik | on 19/4/08

If I were you I would be so sure. Houston will be on the 2nd round.
Be as good as you are, play as good as you can. Go to the basket, Go!!

Millions of fans.

Jason Lovette | on 19/4/08

Yet they won Game 7 in Houston last year, and they are facing a Rockets team without Yao Ming in the middle that will lean heavily on Tracy McGrady.

“We’ve got to focus on shutting down T-Mac first,” Williams said. “Because everything goes through him. And then try not to let anybody else hurt us bad.”

Boozer nodded.

“We know T-Mac’s never gotten out of the first round,” he said. “We don’t want it to happen against us.”

This is what those guys are saying T-mac I read this on the chron.

yuyang | on 19/4/08

Dear Tracy McGrady,
the game will begine soon.i have a lot wanna say to you now,but i just…… i just dont know how to day.
i wamma pray for you now.
Dear Lord Jesus,i know T-mac is ready for the playoffs now which is gonna be every tough and hard.He has suffered a lot in the last 11 years in NBA.i witness so much pains on him.sometimes i think it is not fair for him to suffer thoese stuff,but it does always happen. he is a strong player with strong desire to win and to realize his dream,but he always failed everytime.i dont wanna see him sad anymore.i know u cread hima and love his so much,u have great plan for his life,so please give him chance this time.God i thank you for his life,it is amazing that i meet him on TV then love him,he is my hero.please let him give all his burdens away,please let him know you love him enough to let him go through the 2en round even the finals.
Dear God Jesus,Thank you for giving him peace and love in your precious name
Amen

MIKE | on 18/4/08

Go win mac, u have to penetrate more into the paint ,you don’t have to shooting that much outside,if can’t find you rythm,hat would be the huge problem in the series!

Ray Omoregbe | on 18/4/08

I think all the criticism you are getting is unfair. But in the playoffs everything everyone has been saynig will be reflected on them and you will prove them wrong. But if you guys dont get it this year watch next year when everyones healthy you guys will be the team to beat.

Your Biggest Fan, Ray

Jarrell | on 18/4/08

Come on Tracy i know we dont have Yao but i just think last year we lost because we really didnt have anyone to step out on Okur and this year Luis Scola who I really like Utah is a good team so I think it will be in the Toyota Center for a game seven but we can do it I trust You Tracy lets get it!!

Jason Lovette | on 18/4/08

It’s your turn! Live It!! When there’s a will there’s a way. No matter what happens Tmac as long as you do your best we got your back no matter what. Just be at peace out there man, try to relax and don’t feel any pressure on yourself you just play it the best way you can and reach your goal. And if your guys can’t get themselves going in these type of games in that type of atmosphere, WE GOT A PROBLEM, THEY GOT A PROBLEM SOMEBODY AS TO GO!!!!

Now let’s go man I got faith in you guys!!! I got my Houston Rockets T-Mac Jersey, AND your T-mac 5’s ready and I’m going to be wearing it on every game night in ORLANDO. lET’S-GET-DIRTY!!!

lil lance | on 18/4/08

you need to take control of the ball 50% of the game. thats the only how you guys will start getting a easy win. you, scola, steve, and shawn need to handle you guys thing

much love. unstopable t-mac

from t-mac j.r

lil lance | on 18/4/08

do not put all the peasure on you, you just need to take over the game when you need to and shoot more shots

roger | on 18/4/08

go rockets,go tmac!!!

Rob Koh | on 18/4/08

Hey T-MAC this is your boy Rob Koh! I say just get out there don’t worry about what anybody says or thinks just play hard. Give it your all like you have been this season and seasons past. (T-NAC : Back 2 Back Scoring CHAMP!!! 7 Time NBA All STAR!!!) Nobody gots nothing on you!!! Remember that game against San Antonio 13 Points in 33 Seconds that was perfect, you got it all you know what to do. BEST OF LUCK 2 YOU N UR BOYZ!!! One Step at a Time!!! ITS UR TIME!!!!

shisi | on 18/4/08

keep on trying,no matter the result is happy or sad,we are for you forever,just go,you believe,we believe.

Lewis Archer | on 17/4/08

tracy u da man nd u betta win now u no its a team sport but as u said its a team sport nd u cant controll da team.

Sean | on 17/4/08

Hey Tmac, ya’ll better beat the Jazz, and get a ring this year! If you win, then you can be the finals MVP. Go Tmac and Rockets!

Ben | on 17/4/08

T-Mac I feel you where your coming from, I know what you meant when you said those words and I felt just as horrible as you did after that loss. But your right your different and most importanly your team is different this yr around. Good Luck.

Jason Lovette | on 17/4/08

Alright T-mac I was just sitting down watching Nba tv and one of the guys said this will be the year that you won’t have a good series. Because of Yao being out and that you’re gonna settle for jumpshots and shoot your team right into a loss. I think that’s a lack of respect for a 2 time NBA Scoring champion, 7 time Allstar, and a guy who averaged Almost 30 points through his seven years in the playoffs. But T-mac you are so fortunate man bcuz its not a lot of times where you can make it to the playoffs and play the same team that bounced you out the year before. So Like I said man you really have to pull your guys together man and say look here guys I got alot riding on this I’m a competitor and I hate losing. You are one of todays greatest bball players so you need be up there playing with the big boys fighting for that Trophy. Be hungry man and go ahead win this series get it over as quick as possible we don’t want a stinking Game 7 bcuz you know the refs be cheating. The league doesn’t want you guys to win. It’s only certain teams that the league plans to help out so they could win which is one thing I hate about the NBA it seems like it’s rig. If you think about it why the hell would Memphis send Gasol to the Lakers with Kobe; How in the hell did Boston get Ray Allen and Garnett on the same team with Paul Pierce? I’m telling you man they trying to have a freaking Celtic/Lakers game for the finals. But anyways play to win and be smart with the shot selection you’re a veteran now not a young player that falls in love with the jumpshot. Hit a few shots from the outside and get more points close to the basket, and Tracy concentrate on that basket man don’t shoot up jibber jabber, have an Eye for that rim. Pace yourself too man don’t wear yourself out early. Go win!!!

lee | on 17/4/08

hey t-mac i was just wondering since you visit Hong Kong, do you or have you ever try sushi?

Sam Darley | on 17/4/08

Y’all better beat the Jazz Because of what happened last year and you are right this year it is not on you because of how deep you guys are.

Christopher autsin | on 17/4/08

tmac i feel where your coming from im only 14 but you are my favorite player and i believe this year is our year and i mean you and the team i believe that the rockets can beat the utah jazz and that is waht we are going to do this year write back if you liked waht i said favorite fan christopher aka tmac jr

hibana | on 17/4/08

i am in the “us”

MAURIZIO | on 17/4/08

The UTAH JAZZ are coming opponents of the playoffs, I am sure that you can succeed only if strive with all your strength!
T-mac playoffs you know your companions but some not, then you have to be careful because the JAZZ not underestimate a team, some of them familiar with the playoffs. GOOD LUCK
Try to give the best of yourself and not have them even win a game brings out all that you do !!!!!!!!!!! Good luck yet !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Matthew Lewis | on 17/4/08

Hey whats up tmac i just wanted to say good luck and you got the best fans out there cuz when you dunk the ball my whole house goes crazy!!!

i just wanted to ask a question

what is the most exciting game you played?

monday | on 17/4/08

tmac,its an exciting challenge in playoffs this year and i believe that u will win the series!

mj | on 17/4/08

t-mac since you are struggling with your shot why dont you play more off the ball. why not go by screens and stuff. You need to get easier looks. I just hope come playoff time you dont let your jump shot dictate your offense. It you are hot one night that is good, but you happen to struggle, i just want to believe that you will still find a way to score.

Marvin Angelo Oloris | on 17/4/08

Hey T-Mac. Your team will face again the Jazz. That is nice. I think it’s better to think that you SHALL revenge. Just go out there and play! Stop settling for jumpers! If you settle on one, make sure you’re open or that you choose the right spot to shoot. Sometimes you attempt shots at the front of your defender or that you’re off-balanced making your shots less likely to go in. Attack the basket. When you attack the basket, it is automatic that three to four defenders will try to take the ball out of you. So that will put two or three of your teammates open. Dish them the ball and you’ll get an assist. That way, you might dish in 10+ assists per game. That could have been better. Also, by attacking the basket, it increases your chance to land the ball successfully at the basket. That could tremendously increase your shooting percentage and score more! That way, you might number 30+ points every night.

Please T-Mac, step-up every minute of the game. Do not fear attacking the basket. Show to us that you are, indeed, a changed player that we will surely look up high in our lifetime. You’ve got to prove yourself to everyone…

You’re still the best, man…

alien | on 17/4/08

Rockets is a great team. And i’m sure you will do better and win the games! So go, rockets.

Lecily | on 17/4/08

Go T-MAC. Beat the Jazz and let them pay. No matter it’s gonna happen or not, I’ll support you forever.

金昌龙 | on 17/4/08

Hi McGrady, I think you are the best player,I will support forwver,fighting!You can do it!

rellz | on 16/4/08

Man TMAC i hope u get out the 1st round so the haters can get off ur back, I’ve watched all 82 games this year. Ive been a fan in the past but it seems like ive grown closer 2 this years team, i kno that were undermanned w/o YAO but i believe this year is a special one for us. Good luck man i keep you guys in my prayers.

ZACK | on 16/4/08

.WHATZ UP TRACY i KNO YU PRETTY EXCiTED TEW BE BAKK iN DEZE PLAYOFFZ.MAN ALL i KAN SAY iZ YU KAN DO iT HAVE FAiTH iN YURSELF && PUT A WORD iN FA YA TEAM && TELL DEM DAT YU NOT DA ONLY ONE OUT DERE EVEN DOUGH ALL DA ATTENTiON iZ ON YU DiS iS A TEAM EFFORT THiNG && WE ALL GOT TEW WANT iT TEW GET iT{OUTTA DA 1ST ROUND}.MAN i KN O YU DONE BEEN THROUGH ALOT WHyT DEZE PLAYOFFZ BUT JUS KEEP YUR HEAD UP && TRUST ME YU WiLL GET WHAT YU WANT B4 YU RETiRE.MAN YU BEEN MY FAVORiTE PLAYER 4 A MiNUTE NOW JUST GO OUT DERE && PLAY YO GAME && DO WAT YU NEED TEW DO TEW GET YUR TEAM TA DA SECOND ROUND OV DA PLAYOFFZ && iF DAT MEANZ TAKiN OVA DA GAME DEN DA WHAT YU DO,BUT DON’T LET ME DOWN, REMEMBER iM WATCHiN EVRY SECOND OV DA GAME{S}.HiT ME BAKK WHEN YU GET DiZ MESSAGE.

Jason Lovette | on 16/4/08

Tracy becareful choosing your words man. Don’t let those analyst and the media make you say something you don’t have to freaking say, your fans know the deal man. Stop trying to please those idiots dawg, they are just trying to get a story and put you on Tv so they can embarrass you. And you know somebody out there gonna be getting stuff all twisted and try to say oh he’s just trying to say its a team game NOW because if he lose it won’t be on him, man bump that junk! All of your fans know it’s not just on you and we know it takes a good team as a whole to win. Just go out there put up a better fight and have your team in a dog fight. As long as you play D, score when you have to, keep everybody’s head into the game, and do your best not to be denied then what more can anybody ask for. Even if we lose, we’re not the favorites anyway man and nobody expects us to win without the big fella and all of the injuries. But Whoever we face be sure to give them a run for their money and try to turn some heads. Try to spoil it for whoever we play.

And I do agree with MJ:

T-mac you have to take it too the basket stronger. Dont expect to be fouled, because you are not going to be fouled all the time. And please if you seem to be struggling with your shot, just keep on taking it to the basket. dont care what happens just attack that rim, be a stubborn fool. Dont let a couple of blocks keep you from attacking.

That’s True man, you start off attacking and having some success. Then later on in the game you go away from it like it’s not working and start shooting long jumpers that only make you keep struggling and help out the Defense. You may make a couple but don’t fall in love with it just because you made 2 or 3 in a row. It’s a big risk man when every possesion counts and you got somebody out there taking shots wayyyyy from the basket and missing a lot for long rebounds which allows the other team to get on the break. That one game against portland when it seemed you took off to the basket from the point the ball touched your hands on consective possesions mannnn them guys didn’t know what to do. That’s that pressure Im talking about you have to do in the playoffs. I don’t want to wait another long summer to watch you play again I want you guys to get past the first round and go far this year. Be smart, play smart and win 4 games that’s all you guys need and don’t rest until you do Mac.