Comments on: Houston Rockets 107, Detroit Pistons 96: Tracy McGrady’s Debut

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[...] “Thoughts on Pistons – Rockets: McGrady’s Debut” – Rahat Huq puts Tracy McGrady under the microscope. _ [...]

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:51:46 +0000

Chase Budinger is the man. Good insight but I'm holding my opinions to myself until I see McGrady play more. I'm truly amazed to see how far the Rockets have developed, especially Aaron Brooks.

By: rahat huq

rahat huq — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:52:31 +0000

George – I’m not sure I can agree with this assessment just yet. Just way too early. It’s still too difficult to differentiate between physical regression and what may just be ‘rust’.

Raheel – Thanks for the kind words.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:52:00 +0000

George – I’m not sure I can agree with this assessment just yet. Just way too early. It’s still too difficult to differentiate between physical regression and what may just be ‘rust’.

Raheel – Thanks for the kind words.

By: raheel

raheel — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:44:40 +0000

Kudos to you Rahat on your achievement. I read your blog for the first time today after being linked by a co-worker and really enjoyed it.

Brandon, the authors of this blog probably succeed you by years and wisdom hence the reason your juvenile outbursts haven’t been dignified with their replies. I don’t know why you’re here fanning flames-You can offer your potent insight in simple sentences on your myspace douchebag. in short, fuck off.. it’s a pain to scroll with your dumbass all over the place.

By: raheel

raheel — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:44:00 +0000

Kudos to you Rahat on your achievement. I read your blog for the first time today after being linked by a co-worker and really enjoyed it.

By: George

George — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:26:57 +0000

Tracy just doesn’t have the physical ability to play in the league right now. Perhaps it is just a conditioning thing, perhaps its a long term he can’t move fast thing. Obviously he’ll still have talent, maybe he can play a small 4. But at least as of right now, he has absolutely no lateral movement, he has no hops, and he’s not big enough to guard 4s.

I was troubled by Morey/Adelman’s refusal to play him. But it’s painfully apparent they were right.

By: George

George — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:26:00 +0000

I was troubled by Morey/Adelman’s refusal to play him. But it’s painfully apparent they were right.

By: brandon

brandon — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:38:54 +0000

awwwwwwwwww,, did i hurt your feelings , lmao ,I wish this goes through your head but i really doubt that it will, i am simply saying that rahat huq’s knowledge of basketball is pretty low by all the comments he’s made. Please jeremy do yourself a favor and don’t comment again. lmao. And rahat just like nick said, you don’t belong writing anything about sports.

By: brandon

brandon — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:38:00 +0000

By: rahat huq

rahat huq — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:21:54 +0000

Buzzy – I disagree with you on T-Mac pouting. I felt like he was giving 110%. He just couldn’t physically keep up. Agreed on Budinger.

Stephen – That would be interesting to watch. This roster has a lot of options in terms of versatility.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:21:00 +0000

Buzzy – I disagree with you on T-Mac pouting. I felt like he was giving 110%. He just couldn’t physically keep up. Agreed on Budinger.

Stephen – That would be interesting to watch. This roster has a lot of options in terms of versatility.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:17:19 +0000

A couple of yrs ago when McGrady was almost healthy he was very good curling off high screen,catching and shooting,often ripping off 3-4 baskets in a row,then faking and going back-door for the lob(which wasn’t too successful).

I believe we will eventually see Tracy,Chase and Ariza/Budinger all on the court together as a “small” lineup. Against teams using a tweener at the 4 Battier,Ariza and McGrady should be able to play the 4. Dallas w/Dirk,LA w/Lamar,and any GS line-up etc.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:17:00 +0000

By: Buzzy

Buzzy — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:57:16 +0000

Hmmm, too me TMAC seemed to be pouting for the first 5 mins on the floor, he seemed to be angry about something, maybe it was how late he was told he would be playing or something else. He seemed to just look uninterested in that time and just slowly wandering/going through the motions. That has to change (I’m sure it will), I’m trying not to be too critical but I don;t really agree with what you said on Defence – though his match was favourable as he did have a 6’10 rookie who’s game is spot up shooting, otherwise he may not of played at all or got burnt on each play! The last 2 mins he seemed to pick it up and want to be out there as well as try on D… But other then that he hardly seemed like he wanted the ball, the only reason he got 3 rebounds was because they fell to him.

Bud light is the real deal- I can’t wait until he improves defensively, that’s the whole reason he doesn’t get big minutes ( Rip dropped a bunch on him)

Battier is simply untradeable right now, he’s not only out team captain and guidance but is simply the smartest defensive player in the NBA, most people don’t recognise (let alone his help D) this but this alone makes him warrant keeping him here for the life of his contract! His value in what we would get back would be nothing compared, and Morey is too smart to let that happen. People just get carried away with scoring but it’s not the be all end all as Defence wins Titles

By: Buzzy

Buzzy — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:57:00 +0000

Bud light is the real deal- I can’t wait until he improves defensively, that’s the whole reason he doesn’t get big minutes ( Rip dropped a bunch on him)

By: rahat huq

rahat huq — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:20:51 +0000

Jeremy – I think McGrady has easily one of the best looking releases in basketball. But based on the numbers in recent years, his accuracy has greatly fallen. I really want to see him be given the opportunity to create in these next few games, because that is where his value lies. We don’t have anyone on this team who can drive and dish anywhere near as good as a healthy McGrady. That’s really the explosive dynamic he can add to this team.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:20:00 +0000

By: Jeremy Wilson

Jeremy Wilson — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:13:15 +0000

The overall opinion of EVERY expert writer that I have read at espn, the chronicle, and a few less reputable sources all say McGrady didnt play great…..if he was, he would start….Some people really think Morey and Adleman are trying to keep him off the court….hmm “so we have guy who could help us win, but we dont need him”..really? When T Mac is ready he will play, start, and light it up son. I am PRO TMAC, but I was super dissappointed when he missed the two gimmies…and the basket. Why? because in two months that will be an AND 1!
but for now……he looked average, and thats okay, I dont think its a negative to be on an NBA court what, 9 months after micro fracture surgery? I get myself excited just typing this..haha

and just to clarify, Rahat I didnt see where you said T Mac isnt a good shooter? But T Mac has one of the prettiest shots in the game…and he IS a great shooter….reminds of Ray Allens shot, sometimes it looks like its gonna tear the net.

By: Jeremy Wilson

Jeremy Wilson — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:13:00 +0000

By: nick

nick — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:57:06 +0000

rahat huq……lmfao. you dont belong writing about sports bro.

By: nick

nick — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:57:00 +0000

rahat huq……lmfao. you dont belong writing about sports bro.

By: nick

nick — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:56:15 +0000

he looked pretty bad??? are you crazy?? he was in great shape and took the ball to the basket in his limited minutes. and tracy mcgrady isnt a very good shooter?? it must be easy to be a sports writer these days -___-

By: nick

nick — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:56:00 +0000