Tracy McGrady is free stroking it right now. He is putting the Houston Rockets on his back and basically saying fellas enjoy the ride. It is absolutely remarkable what he can do with a basketball and he is really showing how valuable he can be. The Rockets have won 17 of the 25 games they have played since losing Yao Ming with a broken knee and now the tall one is expected back in just a few weeks so what will happen when he returns?

One opinion is T-Mac becoming more of a role player by not scoring 30 points a game but passing the ball around to everyone. That's how he played prior to Yao's injury as the big center from China was showing how dominating he can be. In fact, McGrady alluded to how he was going to act the second half of the season by the way he played in the all-star game in Vegas. He had 11 assists getting everyone involved. He was so unselfish.

But I say, don't do it T-Mac. Stay the course. You've got the old leather ball back and it looks like it feels so comfortable in your hands. You need to stay aggessive. Keep looking for your shots. The Rockets need you to score big numbers. Yao will get his when he returns but you need to post in the high 20's or low 30's in points per game.

This can be a very special year for this franchise and even though many plays go through the big guy in the middle, you will be the one leading this team to a champoinship. Never forget it. You have been blessed with unique qualities. You are a human highlight film. You do things nobody else can do.

The second half starts Wednesday night at Toyota Center against Miami but T-Mac it's up to you to turn up the Heat. Your back is loose, the shot looks great, so go get em #1. You are the player to carry this team to the title.

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