"Tracy McGrady hasn't approached the level of play that made him a seven-time All-Star.

No 360-degree dunks, no 30-point outbursts.

But if there's a bright spot among the Pistons' 2-6 start, it has been McGrady's leadership.

And though he's still working his game into shape, McGrady can offer the wisdom of 14 years in the league to a young team.

He admitted after Friday morning's shoot-around before the game against the Clippers that he was reluctant to accept a leadership role considering the presence of veterans Rip Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince and Ben Wallace."