Ten fun facts about Tracy McGrady
Fact 1
He is a seven-time NBA All-Star, seven-time All-NBA selection, and a two-time NBA scoring champion (2003–2004).
Fact 2
McGrady was ranked number 75 on SLAM Magazine's "Top 75 Players of All-Time" in 2003.
Fact 3
McGrady's style of play has been compared to that of George Gervin.
Fact 4
Tracy’s extended family includes six younger stepbrothers and stepsisters.
Fact 5
Tracy wore braces in his first three years in the NBA.
Fact 6
Among Tracy’s favorites are: “Scarface” (movie), Halle Berry (actress), Martin Lawrence (actor), and Lamborghini (car).
Fact 7
McGrady entered the NBA straight from high school after being selected in the 1997 NBA Draft with the ninth overall pick in the first round by the Toronto Raptors.
Fact 8
He played in the NBA for the Raptors, Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, and Atlanta Hawks.
Fact 9
He then played for the Qingdao Eagles of the Chinese Basketball Association before signing with San Antonio.
Fact 10
In 2013, he announced his retirement from the NBA, but indicated that he would consider opportunities to play overseas.
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