What's up everybody??? Happy Thanksgiving to everybody out there, hope you guys are getting to eat some good bird today and spend time with your families. Of course, we’re not because we’re on the way to Atlanta right now to play the Hawks on Thanksgiving Day.

We’re not getting any of the holidays off this year, but that just comes with the territory in the NBA. It’s not like I can just skip a day of work because I don’t want to work on Thanksgiving.

But it’s not all bad because really it’s an honor to play on the holidays. They are obviously picking us to play in prime time on Thanksgiving and Christmas because we were a Finals team last year and they think we’re pretty good this year, too.

It’s a weird time for me right now because I’m so thankful for everything that I have in my life on Thanksgiving, but I’m struggling on the basketball court.

Our game versus Miami was a really bad one because we blew a big lead and then lost it down the stretch because we missed free throws and didn’t rebound the ball. I mean, who would have ever guessed that D-Wade woulda fired up an airball in that situation, making it easier for Miami to get that put-back bucket that beat us by one???

It’s going to be hard to get that taste out of our mouths, so maybe it’s a good thing that we turn around and play the Hawks tonight. That’s better than sitting around for a few days and thinking about what we did wrong. I know Atlanta has had four days off, but I think we’ll be ready to bounce back from the Miami loss.

As for me right now, I’m not shooting the ball well and I just don’t feel like my legs are up under me for some reason. I feel like I’m pushing my shot and my legs feel heavy. I feel like I’m playing catch-up with the rest of the guys. I’m playing pretty good defense, but on offense I haven’t gotten myself in a good rhythm yet.

I know it will come in time, but I want it to happen right away. Missing those 10 games really put me behind, but I really think I’ll catch up soon. I just feel like I need a streak of two or three shots to go in and I can break out of this funk.

But I’m not going to complain too much because it’s Thanksgiving. I have so much to be thankful for. All my dreams have come true playing basketball and now I just want us to go and win that championship this season. I’m thankful for my family, my health and my successful career. So even though I’m kind of upset about my play right now, I’m going to keep reminding myself that I should be thankful today.

Hope you guys have a good Turkey Day, and I need you to eat a few sweet potatoes and turkey legs for me. And be thankful for everything that you have in your life. Talk to y'all later everybody! Don't forget to vote for me and my Magic brothers everyday!!!

SHARD

Today was my 33rd birthday and I'm so grateful for the many blessings I have received.First of all, I have four great kids. That's right I said four. My beautiful 5-year old Alexis; my twins, Sariah and Donovan who turn one next week; and Devin James who was born last Friday night.My wife, Raquel, whose beauty and strength I admire every day. My parents and brother who continue to be my strongest fans and my toughest critics!My family pitched in tonight in a very big way. First of all, everything we do for the Fund is a group effort. But tonight, we really had some people help make a difference. One of our yearly goals is to help out some people around the holidays. Under Roxi's leadership, we have done that for many years. Well, with the baby being born this past weekend and our practice schedule getting ready for the Redskins, Roxi and I couldn't appear in person but had to count on a few people to help serve Thanksgiving Dinner to the families at Stenton Manor in Mt. Airy.First off, my mother and father attended to let those in attendance know the entire McNabb family cares about them. I must thank Danette James from Da-Network Housing who organized the event and got everybody on the same page. I also have to thank Sonny DiCrecchio and the Philadelphia Regional Produce Market for donating all the food. A special thanks go to the wives and families of some of my current and former teammates [Megan Brown (Reggie), Tammi Trotter (Jeremiah), Maggie Jean-Gillies (Max) and Loretta Runyan (Jon), and Cynthia Johnson ('s mom)] who pitched in and served the food.BTW - Congratulations to He signed with the yesterday and pledged to help them for the remainder of the season before retiring and seeking a career as a NJ Congressman.