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Title: "Cleveland to me is really not that good" - Tracy McGrady
Post by: Halu Sination on April 20, 2009, 10:43:01 PM
He’s lead the league in scoring twice and he’s a 7-time All-Star but he made a huge boo boo when he was on the verge of escaping the first round for the first time.  In ‘01 as a member of the Magic, McGrady declared the series over when Orlando took a 3-1 lead on Detroit.  It was over… in 7 as the Pistons came back and made The Mac eat his words.  His career numbers make his playoff fates astonishing (0 for 7 in the first round).  It would be bittersweet for him if the Rockets advance, but it would be a great thing for Yao - another guy yet to see the 2nd round.  Tracy McGrady joined 790 The Zone to discuss how determined he is to come back, his pick for the finals, and the most difficult player to guard.

On his drive to recover:

“Man, you have no idea, ’cause I was just talking to my man today.  I’m foaming out the mouth right now, I’m tellin’ ya.  I’m foaming right now.  I’ve been hurting for two years but I’m on it right now, I’m grinding.  And, you know, I’m just ready.  I’m gonna get there.  All’s I need for my knee to respond like I want to and the rest gonna take care of itself.  I proved I can play in this league, I just gotta stay healthy and that’s what I’m pushing to do.”

His pick for the title:

“Lakers.  (Host: That easy, again?)  It’s no knock on Cleveland, I think Cleveland’s gonna get there… Cleveland to me is really not that good.  If you take what the Celtics did last year… You knew, they were either gonna get to the finals, or they were gonna win it.  You can’t really say the same thing about the Cavaliers.  Although, they had the best record in the league this year, a lot of people like, ‘Okay, they havin’ a great year, but we don’t know if they can win the championship.’  They really didn’t do anything on the road with the elite teams in the league, they lost, they had a bad record when they went to face the elite teams in the league.  I think they’re a good team, but I don’t they’re ready to take the next step.”

The toughest player to stop:

“No doubt.  Kobe.  No doubt.  The man is just a fierce competitor, he tries to rip your heart out no matter who he plays night in and night out.  ‘Bron is one of them guys, he gets buckets, but he also is an unselfish player.  Kobe?  Nah.  He trying to take your heart.  He gonna get it.  And, he’s gonna shoot 30 or 35 times to get it.”

http://sportsradiointerviews.com/2009/04/20/tracy-mcgrady-is-foaming-at-the-mouth/
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Post by: Kool Beenz on April 20, 2009, 10:45:29 PM
fuck TMAc i cant wait until Rockets get rid of his ass
Title: Re: "Cleveland to me is really not that good" - Tracy McGrady
Post by: Halu Sination on April 20, 2009, 10:47:50 PM
I find it humorous that he picked the Lakers to win it all over his own team.

I appreciate T-Mac's confidence in the Lakers, I'm a bit hesitant to embrace his support though. The dude is like the #1 jinx of the decade.
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Post by: S P I C E on April 21, 2009, 12:34:54 AM
what a moron
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Post by: LB_RA1D3R on April 21, 2009, 12:43:17 AM
 
I find it humorous that he picked the Lakers to win it all over his own team.

I appreciate T-Mac's confidence in the Lakers, I'm a bit hesitant to embrace his support though. The dude is like the #1 jinx of the decade.

Haha Hope he's right on that one
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 21, 2009, 01:15:24 AM
T-Mac knows whatsup.
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Post by: DJ SUGAFREE QUIK on April 21, 2009, 04:35:41 AM
But him saying Cleveland is not that good :o :loco: Well they did get the best record, they can get past the 1st round & McGrady can't.  Players should not be forced to talk to the media.  Not just because the media is evil, but the players say the stupidest things.
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Post by: PLANT on April 21, 2009, 05:18:51 AM
what a douche
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Post by: OG Hack Wilson on April 21, 2009, 06:05:48 AM
last year McGrady said the 2007-08 Celtics were the best defense he's ever seen


dude knows what he's talking about
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Post by: thisoneguy360 on April 21, 2009, 09:16:59 AM
Most of what he said was true
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Post by: 'EclipZe on April 21, 2009, 10:28:34 AM
Most of what he said was true
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Post by: Antonio on April 21, 2009, 12:10:50 PM
Most of what he said was true
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Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on April 21, 2009, 01:56:39 PM
they must have him on some serious meds...
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Post by: Tay on April 21, 2009, 03:39:19 PM
Good job of not picking his own team to win. I think it would be very entertaining if they took the whole thing without him, especially after he said this. I usually like people speaking their minds, but he should have picked his own team.
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Post by: Chamillitary Click on April 21, 2009, 03:47:43 PM
hating on LeBron? ???

i mean, he can pick the Lakers to win; but why mention Cleveland isnt good (to him)?
Title: Re: "Cleveland to me is really not that good" - Tracy McGrady
Post by: Halu Sination on April 21, 2009, 04:46:02 PM
hating on LeBron? ???

i mean, he can pick the Lakers to win; but why mention Cleveland isnt good (to him)?

Keep in mind it was a full interview, not just the comments that the site posted. I'm sure they wanted details as to why he thought Lakers were the favorites and not Cleveland, and he just voiced his honest opinion.
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Post by: Chamillitary Click on April 21, 2009, 05:07:42 PM
hating on LeBron? ???

i mean, he can pick the Lakers to win; but why mention Cleveland isnt good (to him)?

Keep in mind it was a full interview, not just the comments that the site posted. I'm sure they wanted details as to why he thought Lakers were the favorites and not Cleveland, and he just voiced his honest opinion.

true, where is the full interview though?
Title: Re: "Cleveland to me is really not that good" - Tracy McGrady
Post by: Halu Sination on April 21, 2009, 08:53:38 PM
hating on LeBron? ???

i mean, he can pick the Lakers to win; but why mention Cleveland isnt good (to him)?

Keep in mind it was a full interview, not just the comments that the site posted. I'm sure they wanted details as to why he thought Lakers were the favorites and not Cleveland, and he just voiced his honest opinion.

true, where is the full interview though?

there's an audio link at the bottom of the link that i posted. there's no full text interview tho
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Post by: S P I C E on April 22, 2009, 01:06:10 AM
T-Mac knows whatsup.

Considering he is a moron, this post from you makes a lot of sense LOL.
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Post by: jeromechickenbone on April 22, 2009, 04:26:12 AM
I think T-Mac needs to be quiet.
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Post by: Citizen-Y on April 22, 2009, 03:00:11 PM
Tracy is just a 20 million dollar expiring contract to me, what a shame.
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 22, 2009, 10:59:41 PM
T-Mac knows whatsup.

Considering he is a moron, this post from you makes a lot of sense LOL.


says the oversensitive guy who roots for 10 teams...i just won both dubcc nba leagues, what do you have to show for besides a bunch of "danny granger is as good as lebron" nonsense? quit talkin shit, sonny.
Title: Re: "Cleveland to me is really not that good" - Tracy McGrady
Post by: S P I C E on April 22, 2009, 11:06:33 PM
T-Mac knows whatsup.

Considering he is a moron, this post from you makes a lot of sense LOL.


says the oversensitive guy who roots for 10 teams...i just won both dubcc nba leagues, what do you have to show for besides a bunch of "danny granger is as good as lebron" nonsense? quit talkin shit, sonny.

roots for 10 teams LOL!  You know you are desperate when you have to pull false shit out of your ass

My love and loyalty for the Pacers>>>>>>>> your love and loyalty for the Lakers
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Post by: S P I C E on April 22, 2009, 11:08:16 PM
You agreed with a comment that said the Cavs aren't very good.  Either you are a hater in denial or a moron.  This is like me saying I don't think the Lakers are very good this year, what is the difference? THINK before you type son.
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Post by: jeromechickenbone on April 24, 2009, 04:16:34 AM
Tracy is just a 20 million dollar expiring contract to me, what a shame.

And that's what he is to anyone with half a brain.

And it just sunk in that his name's Tracy...lol.
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 24, 2009, 03:05:33 PM

My love and loyalty for the Pacers>>>>>>>> your love and loyalty for the Lakers


LMFAO...quote of the year.


you don't even live in Indiana, punk!
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 24, 2009, 03:07:18 PM
You agreed with a comment that said the Cavs aren't very good.  Either you are a hater in denial or a moron.  This is like me saying I don't think the Lakers are very good this year, what is the difference? THINK before you type son.


first of all, drop my steez. instantly. thanks. second of all, it's not a matter of the Cavs not being good. they're a good team, no doubt, they're just not as good as everyone thinks and i will eat my words if i'm proven wrong. but will you if you are?
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Post by: S P I C E on April 24, 2009, 04:39:16 PM
You agreed with a comment that said the Cavs aren't very good.  Either you are a hater in denial or a moron.  This is like me saying I don't think the Lakers are very good this year, what is the difference? THINK before you type son.


first of all, drop my steez. instantly. thanks. second of all, it's not a matter of the Cavs not being good. they're a good team, no doubt, they're just not as good as everyone thinks and i will eat my words if i'm proven wrong. but will you if you are?

I never said the Cavs will win it all!  There is no doubt in my mind that the Lakers will win a title this year, if they dont they should be ashamed of themselves.  To say that the Cavs arent good is plain absurd though.  NIK it doesnt matter that I dont live in Indiana, I get league pass every year to watch every single Pacer game and I am 25 right now and I have been a diehard Pacer fan since I was 8 years old.  I am as legit as they come
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 24, 2009, 09:27:17 PM
You agreed with a comment that said the Cavs aren't very good.  Either you are a hater in denial or a moron.  This is like me saying I don't think the Lakers are very good this year, what is the difference? THINK before you type son.


first of all, drop my steez. instantly. thanks. second of all, it's not a matter of the Cavs not being good. they're a good team, no doubt, they're just not as good as everyone thinks and i will eat my words if i'm proven wrong. but will you if you are?

I never said the Cavs will win it all!  There is no doubt in my mind that the Lakers will win a title this year, if they dont they should be ashamed of themselves.  To say that the Cavs arent good is plain absurd though.  NIK it doesnt matter that I dont live in Indiana, I get league pass every year to watch every single Pacer game and I am 25 right now and I have been a diehard Pacer fan since I was 8 years old.  I am as legit as they come


again, nobody said Cavs aren't good.
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Post by: Halu Sination on April 27, 2009, 01:23:03 AM
I have a question that I was about to ask yall, I figured I mite as well ask it in this thread...

Do you think T-Mac is actually rooting AGAINST the Rockets (subconsciously or not) in this series? After seeing him put his faith in Lakers, I'm starting to think he has to be well-aware about the fact that Rockets advancing for the first time in the one post-season he's gone is going to be even more damaging to his already damaged reputation.
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Post by: S P I C E on April 27, 2009, 01:43:23 AM
I have a question that I was about to ask yall, I figured I mite as well ask it in this thread...

Do you think T-Mac is actually rooting AGAINST the Rockets (subconsciously or not) in this series? After seeing him put his faith in Lakers, I'm starting to think he has to be well-aware about the fact that Rockets advancing for the first time in the one post-season he's gone is going to be even more damaging to his already damaged reputation.

Yes I bet you deep down he is rooting for Houston to lose, that is the type of person he is.
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Post by: Kool Beenz on April 27, 2009, 11:48:32 PM
its time to get t-mac out of houston

cus Ron Artest is here
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Post by: S P I C E on April 28, 2009, 01:47:14 AM
its time to get t-mac out of houston

cus Ron Artest is here

yup!  Fuck T-Mac, he is a loser.  Artest is the man!! One of the best players in the league because he just brings so many things to the table, great player!! Best SF in the game after Bron and Granger
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Post by: Kool Beenz on April 28, 2009, 01:48:03 AM
its time to get t-mac out of houston

cus Ron Artest is here

yup!  Fuck T-Mac, he is a loser.  Artest is the man!! One of the best players in the league because he just brings so many things to the table, great player!! Best SF in the game after Bron and Granger

+1
ive been saying it all this time...
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Post by: S P I C E on April 28, 2009, 02:03:26 AM
You cant just look at stats with Ron Ron.  He is hands down the best perimeter defender in the league, that cant be debated, its not even close as he is head and shoulders above the rest in that department.  He can honestly play all 5 positions at any time of the game, including defending every position whether it is the pg or c.  Yes his offensive game is  awkward but who cares, he can score regardless.  The guy is a hustle maniac, he just makes everyone around him better.
 Props to Artest for the amazing job he has done this year with Houston!! Fuck off Mcgrady,  Artest>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>T-Wack
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Post by: Kool Beenz on April 28, 2009, 02:49:10 AM
also he has greatly improved as a player
his stats go up every year and he seems way more mature and more of team type player now
when you think he would go crazy and start fights and stuff he actually stops them and he is well behaved
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Post by: Kool Beenz on April 28, 2009, 03:10:31 AM
you dont believe me?
http://www.youtube.com/v/UanEjocJZwE&hl=en&fs=1
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Post by: Job starring as King Of Zamunda on April 28, 2009, 10:02:12 AM
T mac is a hater
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 28, 2009, 04:52:24 PM
also he has greatly improved as a player
his stats go up every year


 ???
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Post by: Kool Beenz on April 28, 2009, 06:41:26 PM
well went a lil down this year
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Post by: Halu Sination on May 01, 2009, 01:47:12 AM
So Rockets officially moved to the 2nd round the one time T-Mac is out. LOL T-Mac.
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Post by: thisoneguy360 on May 01, 2009, 10:30:38 AM
^ LOL I'm just waiting for an interviewer to ask him what he thinks of it.
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Post by: Halu Sination on May 01, 2009, 11:00:32 AM
^ LOL I'm just waiting for an interviewer to ask him what he thinks of it.

LOL forreal thats gonna be an awkward moment for T-Mac, although he's had plenty of awkward moments in his life time

Orlando up 3-1 to Detroit.
T-Mac: It just feels good to finally be out of the first round.
*Orlando goes on to choke the series away and Detroit advances*

Houston (the heavy favorites) up 2-0 to Utah, with the Home Court advantage and knowledge that Jazz had the worst road record in the league
T-Mac: If we don't make it out the first round, IT'S ON ME.
*Houston goes on to choke the series away and Utah advances*
T-Mac: ... well... y'know... my teammates have to do a better job getting involved and.... uh... *hangs head in shame and walks away*
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Post by: thisoneguy360 on May 01, 2009, 11:57:18 AM
^ Lol what a shitty career....it's a shame cause dude's talent was through the roof.