McGrady's Knee a Worry

HOUSTON, TX --- After today's practice, Tracy McGrady acknowledged he's more concerned about his surgically repaited left knee than the arthritis in his left shoulder. The reason for his concern is somewhat interesting; but, very legitimate: the surgery on his knee was McGrady's first surgery.

"My shoulder is not an issue," McGrady. "Sometimes I forget about it when I'm out there (on the court). When I get bumped sometimes the pain is there; but, I more worried about my knee than my shoulder."

McGrady is not certain his knee will be ready by the season opener on October 29.

"That's what I'm hoping. I never had surgery before; so, it's hard mentally for me to push myself through this. I never had surgery; so, I don't know what to expect. I thought I'd be farther along than where I am right now; but, the doctors told me that it could take up to six months. I'm just up to four right now."