The screenshot's via Deadspin, and FanIQ originally noticed the feature. Unsurprisingly, the ticker (seen here in live glory) has been modified, with the note about how much money McGrady has earned on the bench removed.
The whole thing's a case of a newspaper trying to be cute and bloggy, but it just doesn't translate when you're dealing with such a large media presence. Even in this toned down state, it's an insult to one of the team's longest-tenured players. Mac had knee surgery a few months ago. How dare he claim soreness and sit out?!
Also, a double standard screams out. McGrady has averaged eight more games per season than Yao Ming over the last three years. Should I assume we'll get a Yao injury ticker if he goes down? Yeah right.
