The real reason why T-mac didn't want to go..

ImmortalD24 · Post #1 » by **ImmortalD24** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:28 pm

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=2913564

McGrady Concerned About New Orleans

Houston Rockets star Tracy McGrady said Wednesday he would consider skipping next year's All-Star game if he felt he wouldn't be safe in New Orleans.

"When they first mentioned to me that the All-Star game was going to be in New Orleans, the first thing I thought about is how much security they are going to have for the players and everybody there," McGrady said.

"I don't think it's the right city to have this type of event right now. I know the city is in need of trying to get back on their feet, in need of money. Safety comes first. I'm sure they have to do a lot of research and look into before they really make this decision."

The security issue became a larger concern after there were hundreds of arrests in Las Vegas during All-Star weekend.

"If I don't feel that I'm going to be safe, if I am on that team, I will look into probably not even going," McGrady said.

McGrady's comments came two days after union director Billy Hunter raised his concerns over New Orleans' ability to host the weekend's events, telling Newsday that, "If the union is not convinced that the city can accommodate the All-Star game, it's an issue that will be subject to litigation between the union and the league."

However, Hunter said he was just speaking hypothetically, and both he and NBA commissioner David Stern said they expect next year's weekend to be successful.

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magicfan4life05 · Post #2 » by **magicfan4life05** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:29 pm

no way...

hermes · Post #3 » by **hermes** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:35 pm

YiYaoYue · Post #4 » by **YiYaoYue** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:37 pm

Chris Bosh / Roy doing everything they can to get into the all star... T-mac afraid he'll get mobbed.

BooRadley · Post #5 » by **BooRadley** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:38 pm

Has he skipped the Hornets games this year? Or have they played them yet?

sattu · Post #6 » by **sattu** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:39 pm

what an artard.

ImmortalD24 · Post #7 » by **ImmortalD24** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:43 pm

BooRadley wrote:Has he skipped the Hornets games this year? Or have they played them yet?

They only played them at home, and yes T-mac skipped that game..

http://www.basketball-reference.com/box ... 30HOU.html

Shzm13 · Post #8 » by **Shzm13** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:44 pm

Someone needs to take a big cardboard gun and point it to the Rockets bench whenever they play in nawlins

Razzputin · Post #9 » by **Razzputin** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:47 pm

T-Mac should be in the debate as the softest player in the league.

ToffKobe · Post #10 » by **ToffKobe** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:57 pm

Razzputin wrote:T-Mac should be in the debate as the softest player in the league.

Fully agreed!

Post #11 » by **Flash3** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:59 pm

He has the RIGHT not to go, and he's obviously not going, for w/ever reasons.

Hate, but that's what people will do anyways.

KDRE · Post #12 » by **KDRE** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:00 pm

Dude what's the use of posting a year old article? You just want to hate on the man. You have to go dig up something from a year ago, and totally discredit that maybe just maybe he really feels he doesn't deserve the starting spot, which he doesn't.

I don't think anyone who travels and spends time in Darfur would really be afraid to go to a 3 days New Orleans festival.

This thread has agenda all over it.

maradro · Post #13 » by **maradro** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:32 pm

he skipped the athens olympics because he was afraid of terrorism...

xcomputerman · Post #14 » by **xcomputerman** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:33 pm

IBTL.

ilikecb4 · Post #15 » by **ilikecb4** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:45 pm

this is been taken out of the contest....

u're misusing what he said a while ago...

WadeKnicks2010 · Post #16 » by **WadeKnicks2010** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:48 pm

He said that to draw attention away from the fact that the fans know he sucks now and aren't voting him in anymore.

Last Guardian · Post #17 » by **Last Guardian** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 7:21 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YefpO60f ... re=related

etopn23 · Post #18 » by **etopn23** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 7:34 pm

ImmortalD24 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

They only played them at home, and yes T-mac skipped that game..

http://www.basketball-reference.com/box ... 30HOU.html

You are deluded.

etopn23 · Post #19 » by **etopn23** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 7:35 pm

WadeKnicks2010 wrote:He said that to draw attention away from the fact that the fans know he sucks now and aren't voting him in anymore.

There is no doubt he'd be starting if he had been healthy and not missed 14 years. The main reason Iverson suddenly gained 80k votes within a weeks span is because Mcgrady said if he is selected he isn't going to play despite whatever the NBA may do. It's obvious what was done to the votes to circumvent this....

xAIRNESSx · Post #20 » by **xAIRNESSx** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 7:44 pm

Razzputin wrote:T-Mac should be in the debate as the softest player in the league.

T-Mac seems scared to go anywhere. Didn't want to go to the Olympics, didn't want to go to Vegas, didn't want to go to New Orleans.

Are people out to get him or something?