He was counted on to provide a veteran presence and to act as a mentor for the team 's younger players .
Often left out of the lineup in his final season , McDonald was expected to provide a boost to the team when he drew into the lineup .
McDonald was counted on to provide a veteran presence and to act as a mentor for the team 's younger players .
Often left out of the lineup in his final season , McDonald was expected to provide a boost to the team when he drew into the lineup .