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Tracy McGrady didn’t mean it as a jab, but Kyrie Irving made sure to address it with poise and precision. After McGrady said Jamaal Tinsley had better handles than Kyrie, the Mavericks guard calmly responded on a livestream, turning the comment into a chance to honor the past and remind everyone who’s still setting the […]

By all measures, former NBA player Tracy McGrady was one of the NBA’s most significant “what ifs.” He was a player with tremendous talent but found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time.  However, that doesn’t mean that “T Mac” doesn’t know talent when he sees it. He was bold enough to bring […]

The Buffalo Bills, fresh off a 13–4 season and a tight AFC Championship loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, are looking to build on their recent success. As the team integrates a new crop of rookies following an offseason of roster turnover, two unexpected figures have stepped into leadership roles—NBA Hall of Famers Tracy McGrady […]

The NBA is known for its superstar talent. Only five players are on the floor at a time, and they play the majority of the game for their respective teams. Basketball players also aren’t covered by equipment like helmets, like they are in hockey and football. This makes the star power of NBA players arguably […]

Tracy McGrady didn’t hold back when asked how LeBron James would fare in a game of one-on-one. While appearing on The Makeshift Podcast, the Hall of Famer and legendary scorer made waves by claiming that the four-time MVP and all-time leading scorer might not hold up well when stripped of teammates, per SI. “I think […]

Paolo Banchero added another milestone to his rising career Thursday night, joining elite company in the Orlando Magic record books. The 22-year-old forward became the first Magic player since Tracy McGrady in 2003 to score at least 30 points in five consecutive games, continuing his dominant stretch despite a 101-92 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. […]

Streamer Tylil James has built a strong following through his humor and engaging personality, but even the best entertainers can find themselves on the receiving end of a humbling moment. When he struck up a conversation with NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady, he probably didn’t anticipate a response that would send the internet into […]

Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero joined an exclusive franchise club consisting of Shaquille O’Neal and Tracy McGrady. During the Magic’s matchup with the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, Banchero showcased a dominant stat line in the 114-108 victory. In 37 minutes of action, he put up 36 points, 10 rebounds and five assists on 11-of-25 shooting […]

One of the greatest “what-ifs” in NBA history is Tim Duncan almost leaving the Spurs in his prime to join Tracy McGrady and Grant Hill on the Orlando Magic. It’s often discussed in NBA circles, as the move would’ve drastically altered NBA history as the Duncan-Hill-McGrady tandem would’ve certainly been the Lakers’s biggest challenge in […]

Dillard University is set to welcome NBA legend and Buffalo Bills co-owner Tracy McGrady to campus ahead of the Super Bowl, per a report by NOLA.com. McGrady will participate in a fireside chat as part of Diverse Representation and William Morris Endeavor’s (WME) half-day programming at Dillard University. The event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to […]

Franz Wagner’s Jan. 25 performance against the Detroit Pistons is forever etched into the Orlando Magic’s history books. With a 25-point fourth quarter, the budding superstar tied Tracy McGrady’s franchise record for most points in a single quarter. In his fourth-quarter barrage, Wagner went 9-for-10 from the field, including 4-for-4 from three, to guide Orlando […]

On Thursday night, the Milwaukee Bucks had an opportunity to rub even more salt on the floundering Miami Heat’s wounds. Damian Lillard has been a source of tension for the Heat regarding their current trade drama involving Jimmy Butler, as the Bucks infamously beat them to the punch on a trade with the Portland Trail […]

Mixing sports and artificial intelligence is all of the rage these days. When it comes to basketball discussions, NBA fans love to consider the most overrated players of all time. These are players who were given a lot more credit than they deserved. We here at ClutchPoints certainly have our own opinions on who has […]

On Sunday, the Buffalo Bills saw their impressive winning streak come to an end with a tough road loss vs the Los Angeles Rams. Josh Allen made NFL history in the process but it wasn’t enough to overcome the team’s shortcomings on defense, as the Rams’ offense had a field day throughout the afternoon en […]

The Buffalo Bills announced on Wednesday the addition of 10 limited partners to their ownership group, marking the first time in the franchise’s history that it has included secondary shareholders. Among the new investors are NBA Hall of Famers Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady, bringing high-profile sports figures into the team’s ownership fold. The move […]

The Orlando Magic concluded their road trip with a 102-94 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night, finishing the stretch with a 3-2 record. Despite the loss, forward Franz Wagner continues to shine with a historic scoring stretch, solidifying his place among Magic legends. Wagner led all scorers with 30 points, adding five rebounds, […]

The Orlando Magic are amid an intense battle with the Indiana Pacers in their fourth matchup of the 2024-25 season. The Pacers led the Magic as the third quarter came to a close. However, before the second half started, third-year star Magic forward Paolo Banchero achieved a rare Tracy McGrady-like feat. Banchero scored an incredible […]

Paolo Banchero delivered a standout performance in the Orlando Magic’s season-opening 116-97 victory over the Miami Heat, marking their first win in Miami since the 2018-19 season. The Magic spoiled the Heat’s special night, which featured a ceremony naming the court after team president Pat Riley. Banchero, now in his third season, led the charge […]

Fanatics Fest 2024 had no shortage of star power. I got to interact on the Blue Carpet with some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment including (bleeping) Jay-Z, Kevin Durant, Lil Wayne, Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady, Triple H, Livvy Dunne, Adrian Peterson, Dez Bryant and more! Here are some of my favorite moments […]

The Buffalo Bills play the Jacksonville Jaguars for their Week 3 matchup on Monday Night Football, and the stars are out for the game, including NBA legends Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady. Prior to the game, Carter and McGrady took a photo with perennial Pro Bowler and Bills linebacker Von Miller. You can see the […]

The 1992 Olympics Dream Team is widely considered the most dominant men’s basketball team ever put together. With multiple Hall of Famers including Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, it’s hard to argue against that. But the 2024 iteration of Team USA has also drawn takes of being a dominant Olympics men’s basketball team. […]

Tracy McGrady is NBA 2K24’s next GOAT Series player item. The 7-time All Star and two-time scoring Champion rounds out an epic collection of players including Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama, and more. And, unlocking all GOAT Series player cards nets you another nice reward to bolster your MyTEAM. Without further ado, let’s check […]

Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA resume reads like a folktale, and that’s because for all intents and purposes, he’s the NBA’s Paul Bunyan… a larger than life figure whose career achievements and legacy sometimes border on the apocryphal at times. Fortunately, in sports, the numbers don’t lie — though they do sometimes paint a skewed picture, but […]

While the 2023-24 campaign didn’t end up going the Golden State Warriors’ way, it ended up being an inadvertent testament to Stephen Curry’s greatness. While many of the Warriors role players struggled, Curry remained individually magnificent, and was really the main reason Golden State managed to find their way into the Play-In Tournament. Despite that, […]

Nowadays, it seems as though every other month we see a player in the NBA surpass the elusive 50-point scoring mark in a game. Even rarer to achieve has been the 60-point mark, which has only been reached 22 times since 2010. When Tracy McGrady of the Orlando Magic did it back in 2004, it […]

The Toronto Raptors entered the NBA as part of the league’s efforts to expand the game into Canada. Since then, they have become one of the best-ran organizations in the NBA. Throughout its history, the Raptors have done well in the NBA Draft. Toronto has found gems late in the first round and has selected […]

The Orlando Magic haven’t always been on the good side of history in terms of free agency. Rather than landing some of the top free agents in the NBA, the Magic have seen some of their top stars leave Central Florida for other bigger market teams. Shaquille O’Neal’s departure for the bright lights of Hollywood […]

On 8/24, or Mamba Day, it has been officially announced that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant will be getting a statue to commemorate his legacy. Although this is the biggest news of Mamba Day, a clip of Tracy McGrady reflecting on the time Kobe Bryant ‘demolished’ him in one-on-one in Paris is making the […]

The Orlando Magic have made multiple trades involving some of the league’s biggest superstars, including Dwight Howard, Shaquille O’Neal, Penny Hardaway, Tracy McGrady, and more. But which trade ranks as the best in Magic history? For this exercise, we’ll rank the top-7 trades in Magic history based on the following criteria: On-court impact of the […]

The Sixers have had a hard time managing the evolving situation with star shooting guard James Harden for quite some time now. Harden, who helped lead the Sixers to a strong playoff run last season, has been quarrelling with the team’s President of Basketball Operations, Daryl Morey. “Daryl Morey is a liar and I will […]

There are star players who can engineer a fluid offense, exhibit next-level court vision and blow by defenders with elite ball-handling skills and footwork. And then there are those who do all the dirty work and engage in some old-fashioned mental warfare. Most championship teams need that extra layer of grit to get them over […]

James Harden doesn’t want to be on the Philadelphia 76ers next season. After the Sixers refused to give him a contract extension, he opted into the final year of his deal and requested a trade. One of the rumored potential destinations was the Houston Rockets, but Rockets great Tracy McGrady said those rumors never made […]

The Orlando Magic have not had a ton of success since joining the NBA in 1989. They’ve had some great teams and two appearance in the NBA Finals is at least a lot more than some teams can boast. However, sustained success and the Larry O’Brien Trophy have eluded them for a long time. The […]

It currently may be dark days for the Houston Rockets, as they have won a total of 59 games over the past three seasons. Thus, it may be a useful exercise for Rockets fans to take a trip back memory lane and remind themselves of the franchise’s former glory — a goal upon which to […]

Although he never won any NBA championships, Tracy McGrady proved that he was one of the best scorers of the game in his prime. He is a seven-time NBA All-Star, two time scoring champion, and an NBA Most Improved Player of the Year winner. With T-Mac’s accomplishments in the NBA, have you ever wondered how […]

Hall of Fame wing Tracy McGrady dazzled the NBA with an almost nonchalant dominance, one which not only earned him the nickname “The Big Sleep” but also spoke to just how talented the 7-time All-NBA selection was. “… I had extraordinary talent,” McGrady says, speaking to The Ringer’s Ryen Russillo, “but I actually worked my […]

Hall of Fame wing Tracy McGrady was an immaculate player, gifted not just with the prototypical size and athleticism teams look for at his position but ball-handling, shooting, playmaking and defensive abilities that made him one of the premier talents in this NBA. Considering his recent comments, McGrady’s greatest disappointment in his career may very […]

Tracy McGrady has quite a few things to say. On a recent episode of Patrick Beverley’s podcast, the Hall of Famer brought up some very interesting points about the current state of the NBA. At one point, T-Mac decided to go on an all-out rant as he ripped apart some of the team owners that […]

Tracy McGrady accomplished so much during his 16 years playing in the NBA. He was a two-time NBA scoring champion, a seven-time NBA All-Star, was named to an All-NBA team seven times, won the league’s Most Improved Player award back in the 2000-01 season, and, most importantly, is a Hall of Famer. There’s really only […]