Career Timeline of Tracy McGrady: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Tracy McGrady, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Tracy McGrady, nicknamed T-Mac, is a retired American professional basketball player renowned for his NBA career. A seven-time All-Star and All-NBA selection, he secured two NBA scoring titles and the NBA Most Improved Player Award in 2001. McGrady's accomplishments led to his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017. He is celebrated as one of the NBA's premier scorers and shooting guards.
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1997: Played at Roundball Classic
In 1997, Tracy McGrady played at the Roundball Classic, scoring 13 points, marking the culmination of his successful high school career.
1997: Drafted by Toronto Raptors and Limited Playing Time
In 1997, Tracy McGrady was drafted by the Toronto Raptors and experienced limited playing time during the 1997-98 season.
1997: Drafted by Toronto Raptors
In 1997, Tracy McGrady was drafted into the NBA by the Toronto Raptors as the ninth overall pick, straight out of high school.
1998: Teammates with Vince Carter
In 1998, Tracy McGrady was teammates with Vince Carter with the Raptors.
1999: Developed a Reputation for Athleticism
By the 1999–2000 season, Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter had developed a reputation for their athleticism.
August 3, 2000: Signed with Orlando Magic
On August 3, 2000, Tracy McGrady signed with the Orlando Magic through a sign-and-trade deal.
2000: Emergence as a Top NBA Player
During the 2000-01 season, Tracy McGrady emerged as one of the best players in the NBA, earning his first All-Star Game appearance.
2000: Joined Orlando Magic
In 2000, Tracy McGrady left the Toronto Raptors and joined the Orlando Magic, where he became a prolific scorer.
2000: Playoff Qualification and Tenure-High Score
In 2000, Tracy McGrady scored a tenure-high 28 points against the Pistons. He helped the Raptors qualify for the playoffs for the first time.
2000: Teammates with Vince Carter
In 2000, Tracy McGrady was teammates with Vince Carter with the Raptors.
2001: NBA Most Improved Player Award
In 2001, Tracy McGrady won the NBA Most Improved Player Award, marking a significant milestone in his career.
March 8, 2002: Season High 50 Point Game
On March 8, 2002, Tracy McGrady scored a season-high 50 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a 99–96 win over the Washington Wizards.
2002: Partnership with Adidas
In 2002, Tracy McGrady signed a long-term partnership with Adidas, leading to a signature line of shoes.
2003: Selected for United States national team
In 2003, Tracy McGrady was selected to the United States national team for the FIBA Americas Championship.
2003: Second Consecutive Scoring Title
In the 2003-04 season, Tracy McGrady won his second consecutive scoring title while playing for the Orlando Magic.
June 29, 2004: Traded to Houston Rockets
On June 29, 2004, Tracy McGrady, along with other players, was traded to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Steve Francis, Cuttino Mobley, and Kelvin Cato.
2004: Qualified for the 2004 Olympic Games
In 2004, McGrady played for the U.S. team that qualified for the Olympics after winning the FIBA Americas Championship.
2004: Traded to Houston Rockets
In 2004, Tracy McGrady was traded to the Houston Rockets, where he teamed up with Yao Ming.
2004: Memorable Performance Against the San Antonio Spurs
In 2004-05, On December 9, McGrady had one of the most memorable performances of his career, scoring 13 points in the final 35 seconds against the San Antonio Spurs including a last-second three-pointer to secure a comeback victory.
2005: Draft Pick Traded to Raptors
In 2000, McGrady signed with the Magic. A future 2005 1st round draft pick (Fran Vázquez was later selected) was sent to the Raptors as part of the deal.
2007: Traveled to Darfurian refugee camps
In 2007, Tracy McGrady traveled to the Darfurian refugee camps in Chad with the Enough Project to support humanitarian efforts.
2007: Rockets 22-Game Winning Streak
In 2007-08, the Houston Rockets went on a 22-game winning streak, the second-longest in NBA history at the time, with Tracy McGrady expressing trust in his teammates.
February 18, 2010: Traded to the New York Knicks
On February 18, 2010, Tracy McGrady was traded to the New York Knicks as part of a three-team trade involving Houston, New York, and Sacramento.
2010: Season Averages
In the 2010-2011 NBA season, Tracy McGrady averaged 8 points per game.
2010: Changed jersey number
Prior to the start of the 2010 season with the Rockets, Tracy McGrady changed his jersey number to No. 3 to promote his humanitarian efforts.
January 14, 2011: Season High Against Raptors
On January 14, 2011, McGrady scored a season high 22 points and recorded 5 assists in a 101–95 victory over the Raptors.
2011: Signs with the Atlanta Hawks
Following the 2011 NBA lockout, Tracy McGrady signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Hawks and did not start any of the 52 games he played.
January 2, 2012: Memorable performance against Miami Heat
On January 2, 2012, McGrady had a notable performance against the Miami Heat, scoring 13 points in the fourth quarter to lead Atlanta to victory.
October 9, 2012: Signs with Qingdao DoubleStar Eagles
On October 9, 2012, Tracy McGrady signed a one-year deal with the Qingdao DoubleStar Eagles of the Chinese Basketball Association.
April 16, 2013: Signs with San Antonio Spurs
On April 16, 2013, Tracy McGrady signed with the San Antonio Spurs, becoming eligible for their playoff roster and reaching the NBA Finals.
February 4, 2014: Pursues Professional Baseball
On February 4, 2014, Tracy McGrady confirmed he was pursuing his dream of becoming a professional baseball player.
2016: NBA Analyst for ESPN
Since 2016, Tracy McGrady has worked as an NBA analyst for ESPN.
August 2021: Launched SOLEcial App
In August 2021, Tracy McGrady launched SOLEcial, an app for selling autographed memorabilia.
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