Tracy McGrady is among the most gifted gamers to ever step foot on a basketball court docket. The 7-time NBA All-Star had all of the instruments in his arsenal to be one of many biggest gamers of all time. Unfortunately, his profession was reduce brief because of a number of accidents, together with a devastating micro-fracture surgical procedure he underwent through the 2008-09 season. McGrady by no means went again to being the identical participant he was.
On August twenty sixth, 2013, McGrady formally introduced his retirement and was ultimately inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017. Since retirement, he has labored for ESPN as an analyst. He just lately made an look on ‘The Pat Bev podcast’ with Rone and opened up about his profession and the legacy he has left behind. He claimed that his legacy would have been lots completely different had he gained an NBA Championship.
“If I had won a championship, I think my legacy would be a lot different. I don’t know how much of a difference because I’m internationally known. I sell shoes on a global level, I have a brand on a global level,” stated McGrady. “But I think winning a championship probably would have elevated me in a conversation to some of the guys that won that championship in terms of being in that class, talent level I’m in the class regardless, I don’t care what anyone says to that on a talent level.”
The 2-time scoring champion completed virtually all the pieces there was to perform throughout his tenure within the NBA, however the one factor he may by no means get his fingers on was the Larry O’Brien Trophy. During his early years, McGrady made it to the playoffs however by no means managed to get out of the primary spherical regardless of all of the dominance he displayed on the court docket. The one time he did, was with the San Antonio Spurs again in 2013 when the crew made it to the NBA Finals however misplaced in 7 video games to the Miami Heat.
Fans aren’t impressed with McGrady praising himself
While McGrady was talking information when speaking about his legacy and him and his model being recognized on a world stage, followers weren’t impressed. Here are among the finest reactions on the previous Houston Rockets‘ capturing guard:
What’s up with Mac currently? Been speaking lots about rings and legacy
— Kevin Durant Phoenix Suns NBA participant (parody) (@KDtrey5Five) July 27, 2023
He by no means even gained a playoff sequence why’s he speaking a few championship
— fan account (@Asensii20) July 27, 2023
T Mac was one in every of my favourite gamers… his after taking part in days he does an excessive amount of. Injuries damage his profession like lots of gamers earlier than and after him. But he’s not up on that every one time record like he thinks he’s
— Chase (@Verge_ofVicious) July 27, 2023
“IF” Tracy just isn’t what he’s portraying himself to be. Ive been a Rockets fan for a very long time. This man by no means received out of the primary spherical. He did not simply not win a chip he by no means even got here shut. Congrats on the corridor of fame however I wouldnt even have actually given him that.
— Joey (@JoeyFL2) July 27, 2023
tmac performed himself. he pressured his means outta toronto so he may b ‘the man’ jus to turn out to be a primary spherical knockout. then vince virtually went to the third spherical with out him. his legacy is jus that. he a fantastic participant who by no means made it out the primary spherical. his scoring titles r worthess
— èèskì (@EeskiFrmThe8) July 27, 2023
if he gained a championship? possibly if he gained a single playoff sequence lol😹
— Alex (@scumfckfl0wrboy) July 27, 2023
This man speaking about rings, go away the primary spherical first buddy
— Gon Freecs (@SIimReaper112) July 27, 2023
The have to say issues like this, says lots in regards to the particular person’s character, and the gamers profession. No one must defend themselves in the event that they had been on that stage. Real hoopers will acknowledge you, cease attempting to enchantment to casuals. Especially in the event you already “selling globally” 💀
— ʍǝɹpuɐ ǝɹɹoʇ ɐl ǝp (@JustDrew033) July 27, 2023
I had mad love for t- mac. But I don’t like the way in which he’s been speaking currently. You had been a quantity scorer. An superior one at your peak however a quantity scorer and one who didn’t actually play protection or deal with your physique which is why you needed to retire the way in which you probably did.
— Deucewayne (@noiz713) July 27, 2023
McGrady has certainly been voicing his opinion lots on quite a lot of matters currently. He most just lately criticized James Harden for requesting a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers, stating that Harden has performed with extra Hall of Famers than anyone within the league and doesn’t have a hoop to indicate for it.
He additionally spoke about how he was on the identical stage because the late nice Kobe Bryant throughout his prime. Pat Beverly advised McGrady that if he had certainly gained a championship, individuals would have taken their names collectively as the 2 finest gamers of their era. “That was a conversation of who was the best players in the league. It was me and Kobe… barbershop talk and around the league. Real hoopers, real basketball people know,” responded McGrady.
