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When debating about top basketball movies, Spike Lee’s ‘He Got Game’ is always near the top of the list. The iconic movie tells the story of a high school prospect who must make a tough decision on his future, which is complicated by his father’s dark past. Ray Allen plays the protagonist, and it’s hard […]

NBA top prospect Michael Porter Jr. is pretty confident heading into the draft. He compared himself to several basketball elites. As reported by Damon Amendolara of CBS Sports, Porter Jr. said that he’s a mix of Kevin Durant, Tracy McGrady, Giannis Antetokounmpo. There are several key components of their play style that he has incorporated: “Right […]

When they were in their primes, Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal and Houston Rockets great Tracy McGrady had a few great battles against each other. Though the two rarely matched up, McGrady learned a thing or two of what not to do when defending the most dominant big man in history. As reported by […]

The Boston Celtics surprised a lot of people with their play this season. Coming into the year, the team was faced with lofty expectations, but when Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving these expectations changed. Although it hurt this season having those two guys out, it might actually be best for the long-term success of this team. Hall […]

Tracy McGrady did not back when letting out his frustration in today’s generation of NBA big men, who could not find a way to dominate smaller defenders at the post. During an episode of ESPN’s The Jump, the former NBA scoring champion singled out Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert for not having the skill or […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has always had a great sense of humor, even dating back to his playing days. That was on full display this week when he went on ESPN’s The Jump for an interview that included Tracy McGrady. In the final moments of the interview, Kerr made sure he got […]

It was a performance worthy of the greatest players ever in NBA history. Ben Simmons, the heir apparent to LeBron James, played as well as any of his idol’s opponents, delivering a triple-double and a 132-130 Philadelphia 76ers win to take the third seed in Eastern Conference from the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers on […]

In a recent spate of “what if” scenarios that would’ve changed the course of NBA history, Tracy McGrady weighed on the supposed Tim Duncan team-up. Bruce Bowen, Duncan’s former teammate with the San Antonio Spurs, recently revealed that the Big Fundamental was planning to sign with the Orlando Magic during the summer of 2000. Below […]

There are several “what ifs” in Tracy McGrady’s career. Recently, he weighed in on what could’ve happened if he stayed with the Orlando Magic. As reported by Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel, McGrady said: Tracy McGrady on what could've happened if he had remained with the Magic: "There's a lot of what could have […]

One of the most dynamic and exciting players to watch in NBA history, former legendary Orlando Magic shooting guard Tracy McGrady will be the seventh player inducted into the franchise’s hall of fame next month. Owner Rich DeVos, co-founders Pat Williams and Jimmy Hewitt and shooting guard Nick Anderson, center Shaquille O’Neal and shooting guard Anfernee “Penny” […]

Hall-of-Famer Tracy McGrady was one of the best swingmen the league had ever seen during his playing days. Superstars like him get paid superstar money and are able to afford more than the average player. Case in point, McGrady could afford to have his own private jet which he has now admitted to using rather […]

With this year’s All-Star festivities happening in Los Angeles, it can be expected that there will be a lot of celebrities from Hollywood that will watch the events live inside Staples Center. There will also be a number of them that will participate in the Celebrity Game, which were revealed recently. They will be divided […]

After the 2005 NBA Draft, the NBA prohibited new high-school graduates from entering the draft, mandating that all applicants must be at least one year removed from high school. This created the “one-and-done”, where highly regarded basketball prospects play one year at the collegiate level and then move on to the NBA. Recent examples include […]

Everybody knows that Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady is an impressive basketball player. In his career, he averaged 19.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists and played for multiple teams including the Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic and Houston Rockets. If his career wasn’t marred by injuries, he could have done more. But everybody doesn’t know […]

The New Orleans Pelicans went against the grain at the All-Star break last year by acquiring superstar center DeMarcus Cousins to give their team the most dominant frontcourt in the league. Both Cousins and fellow superstar big man Anthony Davis have enjoyed spectacular 2017-18 NBA seasons up to this point. However, the Pelicans still find […]

With all the anticipation of the NBA’s bevy of notable Christmas Day games, ’tis the season for its best commercials as well. All the big-whig sports apparel companies are known for pulling out the big guns this time of year in an effort to boost product promotions for the holidays. However, Adidas took it a step further […]

Earlier, it was revealed that former Los Angeles Lakers general manager Jerry West once tried to put Tracy McGrady on the same Lakers team that already had Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. Just imagine what could have been if that plan pushed through. On one hand, the Lakers had one guy who once exploded for […]

According to an article published today by Marc Stein of the New York Times, former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Del Harris said the team’s former general manager, Jerry West, tried to acquire the draft rights of Tracy McGrady in 1997 to pair him with the young duo of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. Bryant, […]

Despite coming off a solid road trip, the Oklahoma City Thunder still find themselves wading below .500. As a result, the frustration has clearly started to mount following their recent loss to the New York Knicks without budding superstar Kristaps Porzingis. Anthony recently attributed their struggles to the lack of clearly-defined roles on the team. […]

A unique trait to all professional sports, especially in the USA, are the so called “What if” scenarios. From barbershops and social media to major TV networks speculations about the outcome of events are constantly being brought up. Unfortunately, one of the most common “what if”-s revolves around players whose careers suffered because of injuries. […]

The Orlando Magic have just completed a huge signing recently. However, instead of bringing in another player who will bolster their lineup this coming season, the addition they made is in their front office, but can also be considered equally important. Their former franchise player, Tracy McGrady, will now be part of the organization once […]

During the lead up to the Hall of Fame induction of former Orlando Magic star Tracy McGrady, experts and fans alike debated on whether McGrady’s credentials really warrants an entry to Springfield. For a while, the deliberation mimicked that of the usually contentious discussions that happen every year in baseball. But for McGrady, there isn’t […]

Former Houston Rockets superstar Tracy McGrady is officially a Hall of Famer. With McGrady inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, many of his former teammates and on-court rivals have congratulated the 38-year-old’s accomplishment. The recently retired Kobe Bryant, formerly of the Los Angeles Lakers, had many battles with McGrady on the court […]

After a 16-year career full of individual accomplishments, Tracy McGrady was officially inducted into the 2017 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. While some basketball fans believe McGrady did not deserve the honor, numerous players have come to his defense. During his career, McGrady played for seven teams but had his best years with the Orlando […]

Dikembe Mutombo wasn’t only among the fiercest shot blockers the NBA has ever seen, he also owned one of the sharpest pairs of elbows that opponents and teammates alike were cautious of. The Hall of Fame center recently met up with fellow Naismith Memorial inductee and former Houston Rockets teammate Tracy McGrady, and two got […]

On his enshrinement speech to the Basketball Hall of Fame, Tracy McGrady thanked another Hall of Famer, Isiah Thomas, for getting rid of the coach who didn’t believe in his talents during his rookie season, MassLive.com writer Jay King recounts. “Your best move, Zeke, was firing that coach my rookie year — firing that coach […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith was not a fan of Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady’s comments earlier this summer when McGrady said “Anybody can win a championship. Everybody can’t get in the Hall of Fame.” Smith, an NBA champion but probably not-a-Hall-of-Famer, despite not being specifically mentioned, retaliated and called McGrady’s comments “dumb as hell.” […]

Championships are a tough accomplishment to obtain in any sport. In the NBA, only 15 of 450 players get to call themselves “champs” in any given season and for most, it is a luxury that can often escape their entire career, regardless of how illustrious their careers might have been. For Tracy McGrady, it’s the […]

Tracy McGrady’s career looked to slowly take off as a member of the Toronto Raptors, but following a first-round loss in 2000, he parted ways with the organization after being stuck behind his cousin Vince Carter for the first three years of his career. The Florida native would play close to his home with the […]

Despite boasting a decently impressive resume through his 15 years in the league, Tracy McGrady didn’t start to consider himself a Hall-of-Fame-worthy player until getting a job at ESPN and hearing his colleague Rachel Nichols call him a “future Hall of Famer” upon introducing him to the viewers. “I didn’t know what the Hall of […]

Kevin Durant was taking none of the comments coming from those wanting to discredit Tracy McGrady as a worthy 2017 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee. The Golden State Warriors forward took to Twitter to claim McGrady as one of the best scorers of his era. The game will always be about buckets. When […]

Prior to his Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction, Tracy McGrady has no rings to show for, but what he does have is a legacy of a super-athlete that was well ahead of his time. Coming into the NBA at a time where the shooting guard position was at its peak and Michael Jordan […]

With the inductions of this year’s Hall of Fame class scheduled on Friday, the inductees have been busy the past few days attending dinners and other sponsored events of the memorial. The class is top-billed by former seven-time NBA MVP and two-time scoring champion Tracy McGrady, who feels very blessed to be enshrined soon. According […]

Tracy McGrady has been recognized for his stellar play during his days in the NBA by being part of the 2017 class for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. On Thursday, a reunion dinner was attended by some of the inductees as well as recipients of special awards given on the night. One of […]

After a 16-year career, Tracy McGrady was selected to the 2017 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. With the seven-time All-Star set to be officially inducted on Sept. 8, it is a time for him to reflect on his playing days. During McGrady’s career, he played with numerous All-Stars like Vince Carter and Yao Ming. […]

After Hurricane Harvey left the city of Houston severely damaged, NBA players have done their part in helping out the victims in different ways. From raising awareness on social media, to donating money and other much needed goods, they’ve made sure they share their blessings to those in need. The latest member of the NBA […]

In the early 2000’s, Tracy McGrady was mentioned among the best perimeter players alongside Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, and Vince Carter. Unfortunately, the second half of his 16-year career was marred by injuries. Since retirement in 2013, there have been debates if McGrady should be in the Naismith Hall of Fame. Criticized for not winning […]

In the spirit of the offseason, an NBA digital artist and graphic designer decided to re-imagine some of the modern hairstyles in the league in some of the recent icons of the game, making the result a work of art… and laughter. Whether it is the Kelly Oubre, the Nick Young, or the Julius Randle […]

Tracy McGrady may come off as bitter about never winning a championship. Once one of the most prolific and talented players in the NBA, he never got past the first round of the playoffs until hopping on a Spurs team in the twilight of his career. McGrady still takes pride in his accomplishments, as he […]