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T-MAC WANTS BACK IN T.O.?
What really seemed as the impossible has suddenly become plausible.
Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady, distant cousins whose one-time rocky relationship has grown stronger in the past year, could very well be suiting up as Raptors teammates for the second time.
As far-fetched as this incredible twist of fate appears, sources believe the scenario has merit. They say McGrady misses playing with Carter, misses Toronto and has become so distraught at the losing in Orlando that he would like to come back. It's believed McGrady told a member of the Raptors during Toronto's visit to Orlando last Friday that he would welcome a return.
McGrady bolted the Raptors for the Magic in 2000. He has an out-clause in his contract following next season.
During Toronto's only visit to Orlando, Carter and McGrady looked so much at ease playing against one another.
If T-Mac is ever to come back, the Raptors would have to move a big-ticket player like a Jalen Rose, who has been traded three times during his career. Rose has a huge contract, one that runs out following the 2006-07 season when he'll make close to $17 million US.
Sounds crazy but remember, crazier things have happened.
FAVOURABLE FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Alvin Williams, who makes his return to his home in Philly tonight, likes what Rose, Donyell Marshall and Lonny Baxter bring to the Raptors. The new-look Raptors worked out together for the first time yesterday and will get a better idea of the team's game plan at today's shootaround.
"I'm just excited,'' Williams said. "Jalen's a great player, Donyell is a great player and Lonny is a young physical player who is going to get better."
Marshall also grew up in the Philly area.
"It's always exciting going home,'' Marshall said. "More so now because I'm with a new team with a lot of potential."
Meanwhile, a rude awakening for rookie Chris Bosh has seen remarkable changes unfold around him in his first season in the NBA. He has gone from the bench to the starting lineup and playing 40-plus minutes and he has seen his first trade.
"You see how the league works, how the system works,'' Bosh said. "You see the business side. One night you're playing short-handed, the next day you have to acquaint yourself to new teammates."
T-MAC WANTS BACK IN T.O.?
What really seemed as the impossible has suddenly become plausible.
Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady, distant cousins whose one-time rocky relationship has grown stronger in the past year, could very well be suiting up as Raptors teammates for the second time.
As far-fetched as this incredible twist of fate appears, sources believe the scenario has merit. They say McGrady misses playing with Carter, misses Toronto and has become so distraught at the losing in Orlando that he would like to come back. It's believed McGrady told a member of the Raptors during Toronto's visit to Orlando last Friday that he would welcome a return.
McGrady bolted the Raptors for the Magic in 2000. He has an out-clause in his contract following next season.
During Toronto's only visit to Orlando, Carter and McGrady looked so much at ease playing against one another.
If T-Mac is ever to come back, the Raptors would have to move a big-ticket player like a Jalen Rose, who has been traded three times during his career. Rose has a huge contract, one that runs out following the 2006-07 season when he'll make close to $17 million US.
Sounds crazy but remember, crazier things have happened.
FAVOURABLE FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Alvin Williams, who makes his return to his home in Philly tonight, likes what Rose, Donyell Marshall and Lonny Baxter bring to the Raptors. The new-look Raptors worked out together for the first time yesterday and will get a better idea of the team's game plan at today's shootaround.
"I'm just excited,'' Williams said. "Jalen's a great player, Donyell is a great player and Lonny is a young physical player who is going to get better."
Marshall also grew up in the Philly area.
"It's always exciting going home,'' Marshall said. "More so now because I'm with a new team with a lot of potential."
Meanwhile, a rude awakening for rookie Chris Bosh has seen remarkable changes unfold around him in his first season in the NBA. He has gone from the bench to the starting lineup and playing 40-plus minutes and he has seen his first trade.
"You see how the league works, how the system works,'' Bosh said. "You see the business side. One night you're playing short-handed, the next day you have to acquaint yourself to new teammates."
