Houston Rockets...You Have a Problem

There's good news for Houston Rockets and Tracy McGrady fans—there will be no first round playoff exit this year. Simply put, Houston won't make it that far. The Rockets championship window of opportunity has closed. Slammed shut. Bolted, locked and then sealed and has been put over the frame, just to make sure that no air of hope can breeze in. With a suffocating 0-7 playoff record, Tracy McGrady has shown, beyond doubt, that he simply isn't capable of taking his team to the next level. McGrady's best days are behind him. He lacks the explosiveness he once had, and while he still has a smooth jump shot, his body is worn out. Hell, he's already booked in for surgery on his shoulder NEXT summer! Entering his 12th year as a pro, McGrady has never played in a full 82-game season. The closest he came was four years ago (his first in Houston) playing 78. Then there is Yao Ming. No athlete in the world, including Tiger Woods, has as many demands placed on him as Yao does. He always handles ... (link)