this years McGrady numbers are eerily close to Steve Fracis's his last year as a Rocket McGrady: Year Team G GS MPG FG% 3p% FT% OFF DEF RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG 06-07 HOU 18 18 35.4 .403 .295 .663 0.8 4.9 5.7 6.6 1.0 0.7 3.28 18.5 Francis: Year Team G GS MPG FG% 3p% FT% OFF DEF RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG 03-04 HOU 79 79 40.4 .403 .292 .775 1.5 4.0 5.5 6.2 1.8 0.4 3.72 16.6 Now with that said I wasn't a big Francis guy but isn't funny how T-Mac is not getting killed by the media like Francis was? And I know it's because we're winning but if Francis's # weren't good enough and that's why we traded for McGrady, can we really expect to make a deep playoff run with almost the exact same #'s from McGrady? Disscus.
I won't fret over it yet. We're not even 1/4 through the season, and I'd be shocked if McGrady's numbers stayed at that level. McGrady isn't getting smashed like Francis because of the team's record, and also because he's keeping quiet. During Francis' last season, he had a few flareups which of course drew discussion in the media, and he had to adjust to a new style of play, which many felt he wasn't suitable for.
I guess the only reason Mcgrady doesnt drive in much anymore is because he is afraid of getting injured which is why he is settling for jumpers, but the way yao is playing i dont expect much from mcgrady except about 20 ppg. As long as Mcgrady stays healthy and average 20 6 and 6, I am all happy, and I know I will see the old Tmac when playoff time comes around.
Wow those numbers are really close at this point in time. From Tmac's past I expect his scoring numbers to increase as the season goes on.
Injuries fact into all this as well? T-Mac is playing hurt or at LEAST not 100% I totally am blanking on whether Steve had to deal with that, but judging by his season...I highly doubt it.
