Tracy Mcgrady | the Forgotten Nba Star [2024 Update]

It’s not unusual to hear Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, and LeBron James mentioned in talks about the greatest players of the 2000s. However, one deserving name is often forgotten. It’s Tracy McGrady.

Tracy McGrady is one of the prolific scorers in the NBA. Seven-time NBA All-Star, seven-time All-NBA selection, two-time NBA scoring champion, and the 2001 NBA Most Improved Player Award winner, Tracy McGrady, has a long list of achievements.

In addition, he was honored by being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017. His laid-back nature and ability to score goals made him a staple name in the NBA.

Where is Tracy McGrady now, and what is he doing after retirement? Make sure to read to the end to figure it out.

In addition, this article will discuss Tracy McGrady’s early life, net worth, professional career, and personal life. But let’s look at some quick facts about him first.

Quick Facts

Full Name Tracy Lamar McGrady Jr.
Name Tracy McGrady
Nick Name T-Mac, The Big Sleep
Date of Birth May 24, 1979
Age 44 years old
Birth Place Bartow, Florida, US
Nationality American
Ethnicity Black
Zodiac Sign  Gemini
Height 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight 225 lb (102 kg)
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Black
Father’s Name Not available
Mother’s Name Melanise Williford
Siblings One brother; Chancellor “Chance” McGrady
High School
  • Auburndale High School 
  • Mount Zion Christian Academy
Education High School
Marital Status Married
Wife  CleRenda Harris
Marriage Year 2006
Children Four; Layden McGrady, Laymen Lamar McGrady, Layla Clarice McGrady, Laycee Aloa McGrady
Profession Former NBA Player
Position Shooting guard / Small forward
Jersey No. 1,3
Leagues   National Basketball Association (NBA)
NBA Draft Ninth overall in the 1997 NBA draft by The Toronto Raptors. 
Debut Year  1997
Retirement 2013
Playing Teams
  • Toronto Raptors (1997–2000)
  • Orlando Magic (2000–2004)
  • Houston Rockets (2004–2010)
  • New York Knicks (2010)
  • Detroit Pistons (2010–2011)
  • Atlanta Hawks (2011–2012)
  • Qingdao Eagles (2012–2013)
  • San Antonio Spurs (2013)
International Award
  • Gold at 2003 FIBA Americas Championship
Awards and achievements
  • NBA Most Improved Player (2001)
  • CBA All-Star (2013)
  • No. 1 retired by Qingdao Eagles
  • Mr. Basketball USA (1997)
  • McDonald’s All-American (1997)
  • First-team Parade All-American (1997)
Net Worth   $70 million
Social Media Instagram, Facebook Page 
Merch Basketball Trading Card
Last Update  January, 2024

Tracy McGrady | Early Life

On May 24, 1979, Tracy Lamar McGrady Jr. was born in Bartow, Florida. He was the son of his mother, Melanise Williford. Unfortunately, his father’s whereabouts aren’t known.

His mother raised Tracy with the help of his grandmother. Tracy’s father was non-existent in his life. Tracy also has a younger brother named Chancellor “Chance” McGrady.

Tracy’s younger brother is also a basketball player. He played in the 2008 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. Also, his cousin Vince Carter is one of the big players in the NBA.

Tracy attended Auburndale High School for education but later transferred to Mount Zion Christian Academy in Durham, North Carolina, for his senior year. He did not continue his education then after.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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