Tracy McGrady Retires From NBA

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 2:51 pm

Tracy McGrady has announced his retirement from the NBA.

McGrady played last season in China before returning to the NBA for a playoff run with the San Antonio Spurs. McGrady played sparingly for the Spurs.

Via RealGM Staff Report

MellowRose · Post #2 » by **MellowRose** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:04 pm

As A Magic fan, I say, I LOVE you T-Mac!

donaldtrump_00 · Post #3 » by **donaldtrump_00** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:09 pm

saddest day of his professional career. should still be playing for some teams getting at least 10-15 mins a game. guess he got tired of it. cant blame him. top 10 sg to ever play the game

Dolphin Lips · Post #4 » by **Dolphin Lips** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:43 pm

14 points in 11 seconds.... One of my favorite players in his prime

Chamilitary Man · Post #5 » by **Chamilitary Man** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 4:11 pm

Dolphin Lips wrote:14 points in 11 seconds.... One of my favorite players in his prime

Apparently not since you don't remember that it was 13 in 33 seconds.

YoungMoney23 · Post #6 » by **YoungMoney23** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 4:17 pm

Was my favorite player in high school, Peace and Long life to you man!

P3JA for 3 · Post #7 » by **P3JA for 3** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 4:18 pm

Chamilitary Man wrote:
Dolphin Lips wrote:14 points in 11 seconds.... One of my favorite players in his prime

Apparently not since you don't remember that it was 13 in 33 seconds.

lol.

I think he avg like 5reb and 6 asts in his pre injury years. Even when he didnt score as much when on the Rockets, he still was elite. Sucks that his speed and range slowed him down. He is STILL a very good passer, but his scoring just isnt there. He can post up a little, but isnt good enough to command a double team, obviously. One of my favorites! Will never forget his dunk on Bradley. That and Ariza on Wallace were my favorites.

DickMotta4Prez · Post #8 » by **DickMotta4Prez** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 5:18 pm

The sleepiest eyes in the league drift off slowly into the night...

Bentley1225 · Post #9 » by **Bentley1225** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 6:16 pm

Goes to show the long term effect of literally carrying the Magic on his back when Grant Hill got hurt.

Great talent, loved the combo of him and Vince when they were here in Toronto.

Raptorel · Post #10 » by **Raptorel** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 6:31 pm

This is disappointing. I want to see him play again.

RoyalMajesty · Post #11 » by **RoyalMajesty** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 6:52 pm

Deadly player during his time, but injuries took a toll on him. Great career T-Mac. Enjoy your retirement.

Rollie · Post #12 » by **Rollie** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 7:21 pm

Bentley1225 wrote:Goes to show the long term effect of literally carrying the Magic on his back when Grant Hill got hurt.

He was happy he got a Western Conference Championship trophy. Dude did a lot for those teams before the injuries set in, so it's nice to see dude basically get a ride to the finals.

I hope he has good luck in whatever it is he decides to do.

Nutella · Post #13 » by **Nutella** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 9:10 pm

donaldtrump_00 wrote:saddest day of his professional career. should still be playing for some teams getting at least 10-15 mins a game. guess he got tired of it. cant blame him. top 10 sg to ever play the game

Mayyyybe in his prime. Career wise nowhere near.

caronimo · Post #14 » by **caronimo** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 10:36 pm

what could have been if he and vince stayed together in toronto. can't blame him though...he got his millions and wanted to go back home to orlando.

mj_shoefanatic · Post #15 » by **mj_shoefanatic** » Tue Aug 27, 2013 12:10 am

Chamilitary Man wrote:
Dolphin Lips wrote:14 points in 11 seconds.... One of my favorite players in his prime

Apparently not since you don't remember that it was 13 in 33 seconds.

GOT EM!!!

Natepless · Post #16 » by **Natepless** » Tue Aug 27, 2013 4:32 am

You shall be missed Sir!

Natepless · Post #17 » by **Natepless** » Tue Aug 27, 2013 4:33 am

Chamilitary Man wrote:
Dolphin Lips wrote:14 points in 11 seconds.... One of my favorite players in his prime

Apparently not since you don't remember that it was 13 in 33 seconds.

Thought it was 21 points in 9 seconds?

truthiness · Post #18 » by **truthiness** » Tue Aug 27, 2013 9:23 am

Dolphin Lips wrote:14 points in 11 seconds.... One of my favorite players in his prime

Was he shooting 4s ? Scratch that, he might have shot 7s.

Cause with 3s (assuming 2 and1's), that would be a shot every 3 seconds. And a 3p shot takes about 2 seconds - shooting + ball going to the basket and through the rim. So I guess opponents were just throwing him back the ball as if it was a 3p contest, right ?

FYI, the most points per second I can think of (where we're taking about 7+ points) is Rodney Rogers with 9 points in 9 seconds. That beats McGrady's 13 points in 34 seconds as well as Reggie Miller's 8 points in 11 seconds. And Rodney Rogers didn't even have FTs (Miller had 2, McGrady had 1).

sChOlaRlY_Magi · Post #19 » by **sChOlaRlY_Magi** » Tue Aug 27, 2013 2:21 pm

caronimo wrote:what could have been if he and vince stayed together in toronto. can't blame him though...he got his millions and wanted to go back home to orlando.

Yeah, and then leave Orlando because he didn't want to play with our then number 1 pick... Who turned out to be Howard...

Believe it or not I'm not bitter. Every star that wants to leave in their prime (Except Shaq) goes through exactly what T-Mac has gone through. As superstitious as sports players are you would think they would believe in karma. :roll: