Going from a starter into a reserve role at the NBA All-Star Game could have been a little deflating for some guys.

Not for Orlando Magic guard Tracy McGrady. Not when he was replaced by Michael Jordan -- the best all-star of all time.

McGrady, who finished behind Allen Iverson and Jordan in the fan voting to determine the starters, was one of 14 reserves selected Tuesday by the respective all-star coaches.

It will be McGrady's second consecutive appearance at All-Star Weekend. The all-star game will be Feb. 10 in Philadelphia.

"It doesn't matter if I start or not. It's all the same. I'll be on the same court, participating in the same weekend," McGrady said after the Magic's practice Tuesday. "It will be an honor just to be in the same locker room with Michael."

Among those chosen to the East squad as reserves were first-time all-stars Jermaine O'Neal (Indiana), Shareef Abdur-Rahim (Atlanta) and Paul Pierce (Boston). As a starter last season, McGrady played 21 minutes and scored two points.

"Last year, I really didn't care about scoring, or any of that. I was just happy to be there," McGrady said. "We had guys like Iverson, [Vince] Carter, guys who really put the ball up. This year, hopefully, I'll get the chance to touch the ball five times and be on the court with Michael."