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James Harden is no longer the same dominant player he once was, and that was proven by his performance in the 2022 playoffs with the Philadelphia 76ers. For Tracy McGrady, though, he doesn’t have to be the no. 1 option he was before with the Houston Rockets to help the Sixers succeed. Many believe that […]

When Tracy McGrady looks at Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic, he sees the future face of the NBA. The Slovenian wonderboy just has that huge impact and “it” factor that screams he’s next. The NBA icon revealed as much in his latest appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, heaping praise on the Mavs star and […]

Tracy McGrady is not putting Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry in the same tier as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson… at least not yet. While a lot of fans and experts are convinced that Curry has cemented himself alongside the all-time greats with his sixth trip to the NBA Finals in eight […]

Tracy McGrady sees big things in the future of Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, so much so that he couldn’t help but compare him to Kevin Durant. The former NBA superstar shared his belief that Tatum is more than capable of reaching the same status as Durant, noting that the Celtics youngster has all the […]

Tracy McGrady is a huge fan of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. In a recent appearance on ESPN’s First Take T-Mac talked up Kobe yet again by saying how he believes that Bryant is the most skilled player he’s ever seen. The Hall of Famer took his praise a step further by claiming that in […]

Tracy McGrady made headlines recently after his hot take on Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving went viral. The Hall of Famer is now at it again, this time taking aim at none other than the GOAT himself, Michael Jordan, and Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. In a recent appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay […]

Tracy McGrady went viral on Tuesday after he boldly claimed that Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are more skilled than the duos of LeBron James-Dwyane Wade and Michael Jordan-Scottie Pippen. While many expect that LeBron wouldn’t be happy to hear that, it’s quite the opposite for the Los Angeles Lakers star. On Twitter, both LeBron […]

The Brooklyn Nets are in the midst of a first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics. In Game 1, Nets guard Kyrie Irving reminded everyone who incredible of a basketball player he is. He dropped 39 points, 18 of which coming in the fourth quarter. He almost single handedly led the Nets back from a […]

Talk of LaMelo Ball eventually joining the Los Angeles Lakers has recently emerged as a very intriguing prospect several years down the line. Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady has now shared his thoughts on this notion and the former seven-time All-Star believes that LaMelo and the Lakers are a match made in heaven. McGrady recently […]

NBA icon Tracy McGrady has always believed that Michael Jordan vetoed a deal that would have sent him to the Chicago Bulls during the 1997 NBA Draft. However, according to team owner Jerry Reinsdorf, that is far from the case. In his latest appearance on the Knuckleheads Podcast, McGrady once again opened up about the […]

The great Shaquille O’Neal had a bit of a heated debate with fellow Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady on a recent episode of The Big Podcast with Shaq. The pair started off a healthy conversation about what it takes to be an MVP, but Shaq and T-Mac quickly disputed each other’s statements once the topic centered […]

When the NBA’s official Top 75 list was announced for their 75th anniversary fans, many Houston Rockets fans were shocked that Tracy McGrady did not make the list. One of the greatest scorers of the 2000s, McGrady’s exclusion wasn’t was egregious as others like Dwight Howard, but it was still significant nonetheless. During the 2022 […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has become one of the most imposing players in the NBA. Giannis has bulked up considerably since entering the NBA, becoming a paint beast in the process. The Bucks star has even added a capable three-point shot to his game, something people thought he wouldn’t be capable of doing. […]

NBA legacies heavily involve championship rings. Anyone who has even briefly dabbled in the GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan knows this. Winning a ring is the ultimate goal, and therefore, is the ultimate milestone that basketball fans and media figures use when looking back on the careers of players. When NBA discourse […]

The Toronto Raptors got themselves a good one in Scottie Barnes. The electric rookie has been mightily impressive for the team, as he’s been a sharply-honed Swiss Knife for Nick Nurse. His ability to do anything and everything on the court has been a godsend for this young team this season. His latest exploits against […]

Tracy McGrady is considered by many as one of the biggest snubs in the NBA’s Top 75 all-time list. It appears that the Hall of Famer isn’t happy at all about this development and he singled out Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis as one player who he believes should not be on the list. […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard understands the sentiments of those questioning why he’s in the Top 75 list over the likes of Dwight Howard, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter and other NBA legends. However, he wants his detractors to know one thing: he wasn’t the one who made the list! According to Dame, while he […]

Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole had a redemption tour of sorts last NBA season. And it looks like he’s not done yet. After their early exit, Poole has continually kept in game shape, even joining a basketball event organized by former Warriors star Jamal Crawford in Seattle. Not only that, Poole has been making […]

Apart from their two titles, the Houston Rockets have been blessed with several Hall of Famers which is an added testament to the esteemed franchise. As such, culling a list of their five greatest players is a demanding task. However, it is a valid exercise because, through it, we would be able to see and […]

Another year, another playoff injury for Chris Paul. The 11-time NBA All-Star has been haunted with injuries at the most inopportune time, and his misfortune just took another turn in his first season with the Phoenix Suns. Paul suffered a shoulder stinger during Game 1 and hasn’t been the same player since. This is such […]

The Toronto Raptors carry the proud banner as the only NBA team in Canada. Winning their first NBA championship in 2019 was a massive feather in their cap and although they struggled in 2021, there’s still a promising core. Being in a different country, however, Toronto isn’t a destination that most free agents consider. In […]

For one of his dunks in the NBA Slam-Dunk Contest, Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons channeled his inner Tracy McGrady with an epic 360 slam. Like many have done before, Simons took the effort to bring out a vintage Toronto Raptors McGrady jersey for his slam. The likes of Josh Smith (Dominique Wilkins jersey), […]

Though neither NBA greats will be on the floor for Sunday night’s NBA All-Star festivities, both Tracy McGrady and Kobe Bryant will be there in spirit, as two current players plan to honor them with sneaker tributes. According to Nick DePaula of ESPN, Domantas Sabonis will wear the “All-Star” editions of the Kobe 6 Protro […]

Former Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey carries a reputation of making a splash on the trade market if it means giving them a better chance to win a championship. However, the Rockets oftentimes didn’t have a ton of financial flexibility at its disposal. Nonetheless, Morey managed to stay creative in shaking up the roster […]

The Houston Rockets‘ depth chart was bolstered by James Harden‘s presence for nine seasons. As a matter of fact, the former Most Valuable Player winner should go down history as one of the best two-guards of all time. That being said, Harden has got to be at the very top of today’s Top 3 list […]

Tracy McGrady might go down as one of the biggest what-if players in NBA history, but his legacy remains a relevant part of league lore. One of the best and most dynamic scorers of his generation, though, plenty of franchises around the league would court him, leading to this relatively insane story about the time […]

Since joining the league in 1967, the Houston Rockets have managed to develop a winning pedigree over the course of multiple eras. The Rockets have become playoff staples throughout the years. They’ve won two NBA titles, four conference titles, and seven division titles. It’s franchise information nearly everyone should know.  Houston is perhaps best known […]

Former NBA star Metta World Peace is quite familiar with Kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady since he had the chance to become teammates with the two iconic scorers. World Peace recently appeared in an interview with Basketball Network, where he was asked who among Kobe and T-Mac, two cerebral clutch performers, he would trust with […]

The topic of free agency will always be a little sour for the Orlando Magic. In 1996, Shaquille O’Neal shockingly left the team to join the Los Angeles Lakers. In 2000, it felt like the Magic landed a new franchise player in Grant Hill after signing him to a seven-year deal worth a whopping $92.8.million. […]

The Jayson Tatum coming out party for the Boston Celtics is in full swing in the ongoing 2020 NBA playoffs. Following a rather lackluster sophomore run where his play regressed from his brilliant rookie season, the promising Duke alum finally met those high expectations this season. Tatum made the first of possibly multiple All-Star appearances […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson. Larry Bird and Kevin McHale. Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. John Stockton and Karl Malone. Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. These are just some of the greatest duos to have ever graced the basketball court. Most fans have fond memories of the respective historic partnerships of these pairings, and as […]

NBA legend Tracy McGrady had quite a story to tell about former Toronto Raptors teammate Charles Oakley and a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey. McGrady recently went on the “All the Smoke Podcast” with Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes, and he narrated a hilarious (and kinda scary) story about how Oakley once poured a bottle […]

Who doesn’t love a violent poster dunk? After all, it’s one of the most hyped up and disrespectful plays in the entire sport. Therefore, it only makes sense that we take a look at the ten most violent poster dunks in league history and rank them accordingly. Additionally, we’ll focus only on straight up dunks […]

Former NBA superstars Tracy McGrady and Jermaine O’Neal are taking over the sports agency world. The two successful all-stars are teaming up and planning to start a player representation agency called Seven1 Sports Group and Entertainment. “We think it’s needed, and we have a passion for it,” McGrady said (per nytimes.com). “We’re around kids every […]

NBA fans often like to ponder “what if” scenarios. What if Derrick Rose didn’t tear his ACL in the 2012 playoffs? What if the Warriors lost to the Thunder in the 2016 Western Conference Finals? How about if Shaq and Kobe never broke up? These are just some of the biggest “what ifs” in NBA […]

The first decade of the new millennium belonged to two teams: the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs. To be more specific, they were primarily dominated by two superstars in Kobe Bryant of the Lakers and Tim Duncan of the Spurs. That’s why we’re about to look at NBA stars who never won […]

Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, Chauncey Billups, Chris Webber. These are just some of the biggest names that have made their mark on the Detroit Pistons franchise history. If you singled out Webber on the above list, then you probably didn’t know or perhaps completely forgot that the renowned 6-foot-9 big man actually once dawned the […]

The New York Knicks still remain one of the most prominent franchises in the NBA. They may have had an extended period in the dark during the 2010s, but this does not take away from the fact that the Knicks have a lot of resources. Over the years, this team have had no shortage of […]

The San Antonio Spurs are arguably the best team of the 21st century so far. Led by franchise icons Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, and to an extent, David Robinson at the tail end of his career, the Spurs became a symbol of excellence and consistency in the NBA. The aforementioned legends are arguably […]