Upon arriving in New York Tracy McGrady&rsquos 29 game stint as

Upon arriving in New York, Tracy McGrady’s 29 game stint as a Knick was highly regarded as his tryout for a contract this offseason.At the surface, McGrady’s first few games as a Knick do not look so bad, despite the Knicks’ 1-4 record.  After missing much of the last three seasons due to injury, McGrady has labored through five games, averaging 25.8 minutes.His 14 point average has been highlighted by a 44 percent shooting percentage and an average of 3.8 assists. He has also only scored in double figures once, an 11 point performance Saturday night.Chandler has only averaged 12 points on 43 percent from the field, both statistics taking a dip from earlier this season.The decrease in his teammates’ production should be a cause for concern for McGrady and the Knicks. Gallinari and Chandler are two of the Knicks’ most prized prospects in quite a while, and if McGrady cannot effectively co-exist with them, he may not get an invite back next season.It also may suggest that Gallinari and Chandler will have trouble fitting in with any of the ball dominating stars the Knicks will covet this summer.Neither Gallinari nor Chandler are regarded as a future star, someone who can be the team’s number one offensive option. This proves that the Knicks desperately need a stronger offensive weapon, and for the two prospects to thrive as strong role players under one or more given coveted stars.It will be interesting to see how Gallinari, Chandler, and the rest of the Knicks mesh with a player like McGrady. The outcome could be very telling in regards to everyone’s futures.Although McGrady’s unsuccessful stint in New York could scare off potential free agents looking to sign with a winner, the best remedy for this situation may be time.

 The team may ultimately find its groove by the end of the season, considering that it has managed to play competitively despite the mounting losses.It’s only a matter of time before the team figures out whether the problem is its prospects’ lack of confidence, or if it’s McGrady who simply cannot ease into the flow of the offense as a teammate, not just a star.If McGrady is unable to ease into this offense, his destinations may be limited come this summer.His future, as well as the team’s summer goals, are very much at stake as they try to figure things out in a very limited period of time.24 games left and counting.. PGA/LPGA Professionals to reach one million free lesson mark in 2009PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Put a little spring in yourgolf swing with a free 10-minute lesson during the 12th annual PGA Free LessonMonth. Throughout the month of May, PGA/LPGA Professionals nationwide willprovide golfers of every age and skill level with the opportunity to learn thebasics of the game or improve upon existing skills through this successfulinitiative, which will reach the one million free lesson mark in 2009.All participating PGA/LPGA Professionals can be found at PlayGolfAmerica .While the affordability of PGA Free Lesson Month is evident since it iscomplimentary, the health benefits received by playing golf are alsoinvaluable. One of themost successful growth-of-the-game initiatives in the golf industry, PGA FreeLesson Month is a collaborative campaign spearheaded by The PGA of America,Golf Digest Publications and Golf Channel.

Every golfer who takes a free lesson and sends in a Free Lesson Card iseligible to enter a sweepstakes to win a three-day/two-night golf getaway toPort St. Lucie, Fla., including hotel accommodations, round-trip, economyairfare, a two-day session at The PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performanceand a custom-fit set of golf clubs. One hundred runners-up will receive a copyof The PGA's First Swing Golfer's Guide and a 2008 Ryder Cup DVD.SOURCEPGA of AmericaTammy Boclair, +1-615-791-1535, , for PGA ofAmerica. Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. to Release First Quarter 2009 Earnings BeforeMarket Open on May 1, 2009SPRINGFIELD, Mo., April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- (Nasdaq: GSBC) - GreatSouthern Bancorp, Inc., the holding company of Great Southern Bank, willrelease first quarter 2009 earnings before market open on May 1, 2009.Thenews release will be available on the Great Southern Investor Relations Website at With total assets of $3.4 billion, Great Southern offers banking, investment,insurance and travel services.