NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady on basketball in Africa: ‘I want to give back’
McGrady was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2017. He speaks with Robert Marawa.
Former NBA player, Tracy McGrady. Photo: 947
947’s Robert Marawa is in conversation with former basketball player Tracy McGrady.
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McGrady had an illustrious career with the likes of the Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets and many more.
He is a seven-time NBA All-Star, a seven-time All-NBA selection, a two-time scoring champion and winner of the Most Improved Player Award.
Over 20 years on, and he is still remembered for scoring 13 points in 33 seconds for the Raptors.
Despite retiring in 2013, he still has a great passion for the NBA, with a particular interest in development.
“I’ve learned so much of the game of basketball that I want to give that knowledge back.”
– Tracy McGrady, NBA Hall of Famer
McGrady is in South Africa for the Basketball Africa League. The finals are taking place in Pretoria this weekend.
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“To see where our global game is… We’ve got Africans who are All Stars, MVPs... It’s growing and it’s going to continue to grow.”
– Tracy McGrady, NBA Hall of Famer
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