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McGrady with the Rockets in 2006 Personal information Born ( 1979-05-24) May 24, 1979 (age 39) Nationality American Listed height 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) Listed weight 210 lb (95 kg) Career information High school. / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall Selected by the Playing career 1997–2013 Position / Number 1, 3, 9 Career history – – – Career highlights and awards. 7× (–). 2× (, ). 3× (, ).
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(1997). (1997) Career statistics 18,381 (19.6 ppg) 5,276 (5.6 rpg) 4,161 (4.4 apg) at Basketball-Reference.com. Men's Representing United States Tracy Lamar McGrady Jr. (born May 24, 1979) is an American former professional player who is best known for his career in the (NBA), where he played as both a. McGrady was a seven-time, seven-time selection, two-time, and one-time winner of the. He was inducted into the as part of the Class of 2017.
McGrady and was selected as the ninth overall pick by the in the. Beginning his career as a low-minute player, he gradually improved his role with the team, eventually forming an exciting duo with his cousin. In 2000, he left the Raptors for the, where he became one of the league's most prolific scorers and a candidate for the. In 2004, he was traded to the, where he paired with center to help the Rockets become a perennial team. His final seasons in the NBA were plagued by injuries, and he retired in 2013 following a brief stint with the of the (CBA) and the. Since retiring, McGrady has worked as a basketball analyst for.
From April–July 2014, he realized his dream of playing professional, for the of the. Contents. Early life McGrady was born on May 24, 1979 in to Melanise Williford. His father was not a part of his everyday life, so Melanise raised McGrady with the help of her mother, Roberta, in. As a youth, McGrady played high school basketball and baseball at for three years before transferring to in for his senior season.
A relative unknown coming out of Florida, he made a name for himself after a strong performance at the ABCD Camp, an experience that helped McGrady recognize his true talent. He later reflected, 'Nobody had a clue who Tracy McGrady was. Gave me that platform, and I played against the best players in the world at that time. I left that camp the No.
1 player in the nation, 175 to No. Behind his leadership, Mt.
Zion emerged as the number two-ranked team in the country, and McGrady was named a, national Player of the Year by, and North Carolina's Mr. Basketball by the Associated Press.
Initially, McGrady considered playing at the, but he ultimately decided to as he was a projected lottery pick. Professional career Toronto Raptors (1997–2000) McGrady was selected as the ninth overall pick by the in the.
For most of the, he received little playing time, averaging only 13 minutes per game under head coach. McGrady has described his rookie year as 'hell', feeling lonely in Toronto and sleeping for up to 20 hours a day. Late in the season, Walker resigned and McGrady began playing more under new coach, who agreed to increase McGrady's minutes on the condition that McGrady would improve his work ethic. Before the lockout-shortened, the Raptors drafted McGrady's distant cousin,.
The two became inseparable; teammate once said, 'They say they're cousins. But Siamese twins is more like it.' By the, the duo had developed a reputation for their athleticism, giving memorable performances at the. McGrady, now playing significant minutes, was a contender for the before being elevated to Toronto's starting backcourt in late March. Behind McGrady and Carter's play, the Raptors finished the season with a 45–37 record, qualifying for the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. McGrady's final averages were 15.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and a career-high 1.9 blocks per game.
In the first round of, the Raptors were swept by the. Orlando Magic (2000–04) Following Toronto's first-round exit, McGrady became a free agent, signing a six-year, $67.5 million contract with the. He elected to join the Magic in part because he disliked his secondary role playing behind Vince Carter, in part so that he could return home to Florida, and in part to play with their other newly acquired free agent,. Hill would go on to play in only 47 games total throughout his tenure with the team, forcing McGrady into a larger leadership and scoring role than anticipated.
During the, McGrady defied the expectations of many, emerging as one of the best players in the NBA, with General Manager Ernie Grunfeld going so far as to call him 'one of the top five talents in the league'. McGrady's play earned him his first appearance and, behind averages of 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game, he was selected to his first, being named to the All-NBA Second Team. He was also voted the league's.
With a 43-39 record, the Magic entered as the East's seventh seed, drawing a matchup with the Bucks. In Game 3 of the series, McGrady notched 42 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists in a performance that later called McGrady's 'superstar audition tape'.
Orlando was eventually eliminated by Milwaukee in four games. McGrady with the Magic in 2002 For the, McGrady averaged 25.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game, earning his second All-NBA Team selection, this time to the All-NBA First Team. During that year's, he completed one of the most memorable highlights of his career, throwing the ball off the backboard to himself and completing an in traffic. At season's end, the Magic were again ousted in the first round of, losing in four games to the. In, McGrady won his first and, behind averages of 32.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game, finished a career-best fourth in voting. ESPN later ranked his season one of the best ever for a perimeter player.
In Game 1 of, he scored 43 points to help Orlando take an early series lead against the top-seeded. The Magic would go on to take a commanding 3–1 lead, and McGrady made headlines when he prematurely assumed that Orlando were guaranteed to advance to the next round, replying in an interview, 'It feels good to get in the second round.'
Despite holding the series lead, the Magic were eliminated in seven games. The was a tumultuous one for McGrady; Magic coach was fired after a 1–10 start to the year and there were reports of friction between McGrady and Orlando General Manager John Weisbrod.
Throughout the season, Orlando struggled because of a series of injuries, finishing the year with the worst record in the East despite McGrady winning his second consecutive scoring title. Late in the season, McGrady scored a career-high 62 points in a winning effort versus the. His final averages were 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game. Houston Rockets (2004–10) On June 29, 2004, McGrady, and were traded to the as part of a seven-player deal that sent, and to the Magic. In response to the trade, McGrady stated that he was happy with the situation and expressed excitement over the prospect of playing alongside Rocket All-Star center.
Shortly after arriving in Houston, McGrady signed a three-year, $63 million contract extension with the team. The Rockets struggled to begin the, posting a losing record of 16–17 through their first 33 games. In December, McGrady had one of the most memorable performances of his career, scoring 13 points in the final 35 seconds against the to secure a comeback victory. The sequence included four consecutive three pointers, one of which was part of a four-point play and the last of which was a game-winner in the final two seconds. After the, Houston rebounded from their slow start, finishing the season with 51 wins and the third-best record in the West. McGrady's final averages were 25.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game. In Game 2 of the first round of, he had another signature performance, completing a 'thunderous' dunk over 7'6' center and hitting a game-winner for a 113–111 victory.
The series would go to a decisive Game 7, where McGrady came out cold, missing his first seven shots en route to a 40-point loss. McGrady isolates against in 2006 The was a disappointing one for the Rockets, as McGrady appeared in only 47 games due to injury. At various points during the year, he missed time due to back spasms, including a moment in January where he had to be carried off the court in a stretcher due to a severe flare up. Despite his health concerns, McGrady was able to play in that year's in front of his home crowd in Houston, exploding for 36 points in just 27 minutes.
For the season, he averaged 24.4 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. Due in part to his frequent absences, the Rockets failed to qualify for. Early in the, McGrady missed seven games, again because of back spasms, eventually deciding to visit a doctor and receive treatment for the injury as he felt that it was affecting his speed and explosiveness. His health issues and the ascension of Yao Ming, who was having a breakout season, resulted in McGrady temporarily becoming the team's second scoring option. His final averages were 24.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game. To open, the Rockets were matched up the. By this time, pressure had started to mount on McGrady to lead the team deep into the postseason, to which he responded, 'If we don’t get out of the first round, it’s on me!'
Houston would eventually lose the series in seven games, and at his postgame press conference following the Game 7 defeat, McGrady, still visibly emotional from the loss, said 'I tried, man, I tried.' In, the Rockets went on a 22-game winning streak, the in NBA history, despite missing Yao Ming during that stretch. During their run, McGrady expressed optimism over the team's roster, admitting, 'I haven't had this kind of trust in my teammates before.' Houston finished the season as the West's fifth seed, earning them a rematch with the in the first round. By the time the playoffs arrived, McGrady was nursing shoulder and knee injuries, at times requiring him to receive pain-killing injections and have fluid drained from both his shoulder and knee in order for him to be able to play.
The Jazz again eliminated the Rockets, this time in six games, despite a strong 40-point and 10-rebound performance from McGrady in the decisive Game 6. Following Houston's loss to Utah, McGrady underwent on both his left shoulder and left knee. Early in the, he missed 18 games, including a two-week stretch in January as his knee was not fully healed from his offseason surgery. On February 24, he had in Chicago, forcing him to miss the remainder of the year.
By then, his averages had declined to 15.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. In a surprise turn of events, the Rockets qualified for without McGrady and advanced to the second round, pushing the eventual-champion to seven games. McGrady was still recovering from surgery to begin the. On December 15, he returned to action but was limited to only seven minutes off the bench.
After six games, the Rockets decided to shut him down again so that they could focus on trading him to another team. Final years and retirement (2010–13). McGrady with the Knicks in 2010 On February 18, 2010, McGrady was dealt to the as part of a three-team trade involving Houston, New York, and Sacramento. Two days later, he made his team debut, scoring 26 points in an overtime loss against the. He would finish the season with averages of 9.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 26.1 minutes per game.
In, he signed with the and averaged just 8 points per game, and in, he signed with the, averaging a career-low 5.3 points per game. On October 9, 2012, McGrady signed a one-year deal with the of the. Qingdao finished the in last place, with McGrady averaging 25 points, 7.2 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. Shortly after the conclusion of the CBA campaign, he signed with the in time for him to qualify for their playoff roster.
In 2015, McGrady's jersey number 1 was retired by Qindao. The Spurs eventually advanced to the, losing in seven games to the, which provided McGrady with the opportunity to play his first career postseason minutes outside of the first round. On August 26, 2013, McGrady announced his retirement from the NBA on 's. International career McGrady was selected to the for the in. On August 22, McGrady led the Americans with 16 points in a 98–69 victory over. McGrady sat out the August 26 game due to a back injury.
Qualified for the on August 30 with an 87–71 win over, where McGrady was involved in an altercation with Puerto Rico's, with fans throwing drinks and debris on the court when it happened. America eventually advanced to the gold medal game, where they defeated. For the tournament, McGrady averaged 12.6 points and 2.9 rebounds a game on 54.4 percent shooting overall and 42.1 percent three-point shooting. Player profile.
McGrady shoots over in 2008 Standing 6 feet 8 inches tall (2.03 m) and weighing 210 pounds (95 kg), McGrady played as a. His career averages were 19.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game. McGrady earned seven All-NBA honors (2001–05, 2007–08), seven All-Star selections (2001–07), two NBA scoring titles (2003–04), and won the NBA Most Improved Player Award in 2001. He was inducted into the as part of the Class of 2017. McGrady was known for his laid-back demeanor and scoring prowess; he once scored 41 points in a game despite being asleep right until tip-off, a performance that inspired the nickname 'The Big Sleep'. Many of his contemporaries, including, have called him one of the most difficult players that they ever had to guard. McGrady's playing style has been compared to 's because both players made scoring appear easy with their 'smooth' approach to the game.
At his peak, McGrady was an explosive player capable of finishing at the rim over the defense; in a piece for ESPN, reminisced, 'He glided through the lane, crouched into traffic, and accelerated suddenly - almost violently - through a forest of slower-moving forms, and to the rim.' McGrady was also a threat from outside, and would frequently pull up for deep three-pointers over unsuspecting defenders. Some analysts have remarked that McGrady's length, playmaking, and shooting abilities would have made him more effective in the modern era of basketball, and that he was ahead of his time. On the defensive side of the ball, McGrady's effort was less consistent, but he demonstrated the ability to raise his level in meaningful games, such as during the playoffs against the Mavericks, where he often drew the assignment of guarding. During his time as an All-Star, McGrady was frequently criticized for not having led any team beyond the first round of the playoffs. Some analysts have defended McGrady, feeling that he was the victim of bad rosters and unfortunate circumstances.
His effort level, leadership, and toughness were also questioned at times. In response to these criticisms, former Rockets coach described McGrady as a poor practice player but praised his coachability, unselfishness, and ability to perform well in big games. McGrady is often ranked as one of the greatest basketball players of all-time; The Book of Basketball ranked him 77th, ESPN ranked him 63rd, and ranked him 75th. In 2016, listed McGrady as one of the 20 best basketball players since the announcement of the original in 1996. Off the court McGrady has three children with his wife, CleRenda Harris. Their first son, Laymen Lamar, was born on December 27, 2005 during a home game in Houston, which McGrady left at halftime.
Tracy's younger brother, Chancellor 'Chance' McGrady, played for the 2008 runner-up. McGrady and former teammate Vince Carter are distant cousins; after McGrady left the Raptors, they had a feud, but it was resolved in a short period of time.
In 2002, McGrady signed a longterm partnership with, agreeing to an endorsement deal that lasted through his playing career and beyond. Adidas produced a signature line of shoes for McGrady that remembered as 'all the buzz in the early-mid 2000's'.
Upon retiring, McGrady shifted his focus to his business investments, including Dasdak, a Washington, D.C.-based technology company, and Blue-04, a bottled water company in Florida. He is also part-owner of a team set to begin play in. Since 2016, he has worked as an NBA analyst for ESPN. In 2007, McGrady traveled to the refugee camps in with and Omer Ismail of the. McGrady recruited NBA players to support an initiative linking schools in Darfurian refugee camps to American middle schools, high schools, and universities. During one of his final seasons with the Rockets, he changed his jersey number to #3 in order to promote his humanitarian efforts in the region and a documentary on his summer visit called 3 Points.
In 2008, McGrady was criticized for his comments on the being held in New Orleans, only three years removed from the destruction surrounding. McGrady publicly questioned the quality of public safety and protection of NBA players. On February 4, 2014, McGrady confirmed that he was officially pursuing his dream of becoming a professional player, working with to become a for the of the. On April 23, McGrady made the Skeeters' roster. In his debut, he pitched 1 2⁄ 3, receiving the. In July, he started the Atlantic League All-Star Game, where he recorded his first.
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