those knees are a huge issue tho... i'm very doubtful... i think he can still be a solid contributor much like McDyess & KMart were after they finally recovered, but he won't be anywhere near to the superstar he once was IMHO... i think he's going to be more McDyess & KMart than Amare to be honest.

McGrady was successful partly because of his shooting touch- that should still be there.

But his ability to get to the basket with ease, probably gone.

And its more than just his knees. His back always seemed to give him problems.

Wait, this is why Walsh wants him, to create the perfect all back spasm team - McGrady & Gallo. Maybe we can add Nash too!

mcgrady can still be very useful to the knicks if he can get some of his game back. say what you want about the guy but he is a lethal shooter and spreads out a defense with his size at the position he plays. he will also become the fan favorite immediately if he is picked up (especially if the knicks lose nate by thursday). question will be does he have the motivation and determination to get back to some type of an elite level - i think their's a good chance he will since he's got one more contract left before he retires. all depends on how much the knee bothers him once he starts playing.

Tracy McGrady is an expiring contract. That's it.