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Tracy Lamar McGrady, Jr. nicknamed T-Mac, is a professional basketball player in the NBA. He was born on May 24, 1979 in Bartow, Florida. He can play at five positions in the court but prefers mainly shooting guard or small forward. He is among the top players who have made directly to NBA from high school straight without attending college. He was drafted ninth in the first round of the 1997 draft by the Toronto Raptors. Tracy had a decent start with the Raptors, getting better numbers in all categories every year. In 2000, Raptors traded him to the Orlando Magic in exchange for a first round draft pick. |
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With the new team he posted excellent numbers and won the Most Improved Player Award and was selected a starter in the All Star game. He along with Hill posted good numbers. In the middle of season Hill injured himself and McGrady became the best player for the Magic. . In the 2002-2003 season, McGrady captured the NBA scoring title, averaging 32.1 points per game. In the 2003-2004 season, he once again captured the NBA scoring title, averaging 28 points per game. On June 29, 2004, McGrady and Juwan Howard were traded to the Houston Rockets in a seven-player deal that sent Steve Francis to the Magic. He and his girlfriend Clarenda Harris have a daughter, Layla Clarice. |
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