<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>At that time the Mavs were only a 4th seed and were not considered a contender like they are 2day because they would always choke in the playoffs.</div> What do you mean by they always choke in the playoffs? On topic, I think he will be remembered, he is and still is a top swingman in this era, only issue is his back and case of not being able to achieve success in the playoffs. Those will in turn if he doesn't win a championship make him less remembered then others from our generation. And in some cases, not labeled a winner.
I don't know how others will remember T-Mac, but here's how I will remember him:I will always remember Tracy McGrady as one of the most talented players of his entire era. A guy that did it all offensively and annually improved defensively. Very clutch (13 in 35 :shok: ). It's a shame he's never gotten out of the 1st round though, I really thought it was going to happen in the 2005 playoffs, but they totally blew it in game 7 and lost by 30 or 40. But Tracy McGrady is one of the most talented wings in NBA history (not the most talented, but he's up there). I really hope he gets winning.I'll also remember T-Mac's jumper as the smoothest in the league. Not even just his jumper, his entire game. He summed it up perfectly, "My game... silky smooth." I love watching T-Mac play, and if he actually gets somewhere in the postseason people will recognize his leadership a lot more. People knock on him too often about never getting out of the 1st round, but he's just been in too many tough situations. I think if he and Yao can both stay healthy, they will eventually get out of the 1st round. They will make some noise this year.
Tracy McGrady will be remembered as player with great skills but never had that mentality to win a championship or be a great player.
T-Mac has one final chance with Yao. He has maybe three years to to do something with Yao. If he wins a championship at least one year, and gets to the second round the other two, his Hall of Fame spot will be secure. Even if Yao is the one who leads the team, all everyone will remember the one ring, and he'll be remembered as a "great one".
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticBalla32 @ Sep 24 2006, 04:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I don't know how others will remember T-Mac, but here's how I will remember him:I will always remember Tracy McGrady as one of the most talented players of his entire era. A guy that did it all offensively and annually improved defensively. Very clutch (13 in 35 :shok: ). It's a shame he's never gotten out of the 1st round though, I really thought it was going to happen in the 2005 playoffs, but they totally blew it in game 7 and lost by 30 or 40. But Tracy McGrady is one of the most talented wings in NBA history (not the most talented, but he's up there). I really hope he gets winning.I'll also remember T-Mac's jumper as the smoothest in the league. Not even just his jumper, his entire game. He summed it up perfectly, "My game... silky smooth." I love watching T-Mac play, and if he actually gets somewhere in the postseason people will recognize his leadership a lot more. People knock on him too often about never getting out of the 1st round, but he's just been in too many tough situations. I think if he and Yao can both stay healthy, they will eventually get out of the 1st round. They will make some noise this year.</div>That would've been true if tmac had never been in a situation to close out a series or take a commanding lead. He has though and has not been able to finish off a series.1-5 4th quarters cannot be blamed on tough situations. Criticial turnover in the last 15 seconds cannot be blamed on tough situations.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AliG @ Sep 24 2006, 01:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>He gotta make a team a winner if he wants to be a hall-of-famer.Toronto: Not a good team when he was thereOrlando: 7th or 8th seed in the east when he was thereHouston: 6th at best in the westHe has never made a team a very successful so far in his NBA career</div>What? Tmac was in Toronto when VC and co. took us to the playoffs. What are you talking about man?TMac has been one of the best swingmen and scorers of this era. He will be remembered like Adrian Dantley. Just a great offensive player who just couldnt win the big games.
He will be remembered. 6-Time All-Star, Great Scorer, One of the best swingmen, Clutch(13 in 35, Everybody will remember that).Like Eleven said, He has one last chance with Yao. It's going to be a tough year but they'll pull through and AT LEAST make it through the 1st round.I hope.
How will Tracy McGrady be remembered? He's only 27 years old, hell nobody is saying, 'How will Josh Howard be remembered?'...McGrady has 5 solid years left in him, discussing his legacy and how he will be remembered now is premature and silly.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>How will Tracy McGrady be remembered? He's only 27 years old, hell nobody is saying, 'How will Josh Howard be remembered?'...McGrady has 5 solid years left in him, discussing his legacy and how he will be remembered now is premature and silly.</div>I totally agree, this guy has so many more years ahead of him. Why are we contemplating a guy who hasnt even had time to prove himself fully? It's unfair if you ask me<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>TMac has been one of the best swingmen and scorers of this era. He will be remembered like Adrian Dantley. Just a great offensive player who just couldnt win the big games.</div>Yeah, that isnt the best comparison; how many people remember or have even heard of Adrian Dantley?
No, I've heard of him, but I'm just saying there are a ton of people who haven't, and I personally wouldnt use that comparison because there is like nobody I know that have heard of him.Just my opinion Edit: know in real life that is
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BCB @ Sep 24 2006, 10:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>How will Tracy McGrady be remembered? He's only 27 years old, hell nobody is saying, 'How will Josh Howard be remembered?'...McGrady has 5 solid years left in him, discussing his legacy and how he will be remembered now is premature and silly.</div>This topic was not meant to fully seal his legacy, but to me people seem to already think he is not a top 10 player anymore and somewhat have forgotten him, which is why I started this topic. I feel for 4 straight years he was interchangable with Kobe as best swingman in league, has 2 scoring titles, many all star appearences....yet he still seems to be underrated or forgotten amongst people.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AliG @ Sep 24 2006, 11:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I guarantee you 60 percent of the posters here remember Adrian Dantley. nobody talks about him anymore.What the hell are you talking about man. T-Mac never made the playoffs when he was a Raptor. It was when he left T.O. and Vince lead the Raptors to the eastern conference semi-finals.For a Raptor fan, You dont know anything about em.</div>
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AliG @ Sep 24 2006, 10:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>3 games in the playoffs. Wow amazing. He should be in the hall-of-fame because he led the Raptors the playoffs even though they got swept.</div>Are you a dumbass? He made that point because you were to stupid to realize he has made the playoffs with the Raptors. The joke is on you.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AliG @ Sep 24 2006, 12:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>3 games in the playoffs. Wow amazing. He should be in the hall-of-fame because he led the Raptors the playoffs even though they got swept.</div> :HAHAHA: :HAHAHA: Rofl, You deserve to be slapped. And you call yourself a Raptor fan.EDIT: FYI, That was WITH Vince Carter.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AliG @ Sep 24 2006, 01:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>No I knew that Vince was with him. But when T-Mac left they had more success.</div>Okay? Now your just bringing in a totally different point. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>What the hell are you talking about man. T-Mac never made the playoffs when he was a Raptor. It was when he left T.O. and Vince lead the Raptors to the eastern conference semi-finals.</div>What happened to that?Lmfao. :HAHAHA:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AliG @ Sep 24 2006, 01:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I just meant that T-Mac didnt have much success in T.O. He got swept in the 1st round in his only time he was in the playoffs with Raptors.</div>Of course he didn't. He was young, the coach discouraged him, he didn't have any room to shine. If you were a True Raptor fan you would remember either Butch Carter or Daryl Walker said that he wouldn't make it in the NBA. That obviously discouraged him. And yeah, He showed a bit of what he can do in his last year in T.O. And take it, He was still young. Also, It was Carter's first time in the playoffs too.He moved on to Orlando, Where he really shined. He made it to the playoffs 3 times there. Didn't make it on to the first round. But he had no help. And don't even bring Grant Hill in here, He only played a total of 47 games IN 3 SEASONS the time McGrady was there. I don't see what point your trying to prove here though.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Ok well the point is I will remember him as a good player who never succeeded in the playoffs. Like a Karl Malone or a Charles Barkley.</div>Dude, please. Malone was in the Finals twice, and was one strip from MJ away from the title. Minus MJ, he would have had at least two titles. Barkley went to the conference finals, and was in the second round consistently. Bad, bad comparison.
