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03:15 PM ET 04.02 | [Tracy] McGrady is nearing the end of a 29-game tryout, his future obscured by last year's knee surgery, a prolonged layoff and the uncertainty shrouding the Knicks' roster. Since being acquired from the Houston Rockets on Feb. 18, McGrady has shown brief flashes of his old All-Star form, but he has more often been content simply to be solid and durable. His confidence in the knee grows daily. But the rebuilding Knicks need more than a decent, 30-year-old role player. And McGrady, who is entering free agency, wants much more for his career. Whether he will take the next step in New York or elsewhere is unclear, but he is certain of this much: He is not ready to fade into obscurity. "There's no question I will be an All-Star," McGrady said. "Not right now, but next year when I come into the season, I will be an All-Star-caliber player, there's no question." He added, for emphasis, "I will be myself next year."