Tracy McGrady lands in China: 'Winning the CBA is my ultimate goal'

Ex-NBA player Tracy McGrady is greeted by thousands of screaming fans as he lands in Qingdao for the next step in his career, Lei Lei and Xie Chuanjiao report. Surrounded by more than 100 photographers and about 2,000 screaming fans, former NBA star Tracy McGrady arrived in Qingdao, his new basketball home, on Wednesday morning. The seven-time NBA All-Star will add a new chapter to his storied on-court career with the Qingdao Double Star Eagles during the 2012-2013 CBA season, which starts in late November, and his goal is a championship. "I am looking forward to playing here for the following four months," McGrady said on Wednesday. "Winning the CBA championship is my ultimate goal. It will take a lot of work and dedication. For myself, I just want to go out and make my team better. I hope whatever we do, we can look back and say we gave it our all. 

Suffering a spate of injuries in recent year, McGrady averaged a career-low 5.3 points in 16 minutes per game last season with Atlanta. But he said he is in fine shape now. "My physical condition is great. I'm in great shape," said McGrady, who has chosen to wear the No 9 jersey with the Qingdao Eagles. "I feel good and I'm healthy." 

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