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McGrady confirms plans to play in China

SEVEN-TIME NBA All-Star Tracy McGrady has confirmed that he was headed for China to play for the Qingdao DoubleStar Eagles in the Chinese Basketball Association.

McGrady said he was excited to play for the Eagles and that "it will be an honor" to play for the Chinese people.

McGrady's announcement on his website on Tuesday did not give terms for the one-year contract. Chinese media reports say the contract is worth at least US$1 million.

"There are times in life that a new road presents itself and it appears this time has come for me now," McGrady wrote on his website.

The 33-year-old McGrady will be the highest-profile player in the CBA. Because he played with Chinese star Yao Ming during their days with the Houston Rockets, he is already well known in China.

The American played for the Atlanta Hawks last season but failed to secure an NBA contract for the upcoming season and was considering retirement when he was approached by Qingdao. He is the latest NBA player to seek a new chapter in China, following Stephon Marbury who led the Beijing Ducks to the CBA championship in the 2011-2012 season.

Qingdao finished eighth the last season.



 

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