Tmac Eyeing Lakers?

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http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/mld/ledgere...rts/7952331.htm

Tracy McGrady and Shaquille O'Neal are probably too close for the Orlando Magic's comfort.

McGrady said Friday that he expects Shaq - whom he calls his "Big Bro" - to recruit him to join the Los Angeles Lakers if Kobe Bryant leaves the Lakers.

"Absolutely," McGrady said Friday. "I know that. I know he will."

McGrady can't opt out of his contract until after next season, but he says Shaq has kept in touch with him this season, showing concern and "advising" him. McGrady said he has been hanging out in L.A. with Shaq during the last few days heading into all-star weekend."

"sked if replacing Kobe in L.A. would be hard to turn down, McGrady looked around as if to avoid the question, but smiled, ear to ear.

McGrady said he "could be" addressing the same questions confronting Bryant at next season's all-star weekend in Denver if the Magic don't recover from their free-fall this season.

"It all depends how things go during the offseason," McGrady said. "I'm at the point that I want to win. I don't want to start rebuilding again. We'll see what happens."

Hmmm...This could effect things with Kobe and LA?