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    Tracy McGrady

    Tracy McGrady

    Awards & Honours

    25

    Awards Won

    5

    Honours

    5

    Rankings

    6

    Covers

    3

    Records

    Tracy McGrady's career is defined by scoring titles, All-Star appearances, and one of the most iconic individual performances in NBA history. He led the league in scoring in back-to-back seasons (2003, 2004) and is one of only a handful of players to average 30 points and 5 assists in a season. His 13 points in 33 seconds against the Spurs on December 9, 2004, remains the gold standard for clutch scoring. He was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021, cementing his place among the game's all-time greats. His Hall of Fame induction in 2017 recognized a career that, while shortened by injuries, showcased unparalleled offensive talent.

    Tracy McGrady receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

    Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame·2017

    Inducted as part of the Class of 2017.

    NBA 75th Anniversary Team

    NBA·2021

    Named one of the 75 greatest players in NBA history.

    Florida Sports Hall of Fame

    Florida Sports Hall of Fame·2018

    Inducted for his contributions to sports in Florida.

    Auburndale High School Hall of Fame

    Auburndale High School·2018

    Inducted for his basketball achievements.

    Key to the City of Auburndale, Florida

    City of Auburndale·2017

    Received the key to the city in recognition of his career and community impact.

    Rankings & Lists

    #Top 75

    NBA 75th Anniversary Team

    NBA·2021
    #69

    Top 75 NBA Players of All Time

    SLAM Magazine·2009
    #77

    NBA All-Time Player Rankings

    ESPN·2016
    #81

    All-Time Player Rankings

    Bleacher Report·2017
    #8

    Top 10 Shooting Guards of All Time

    ESPN·2016

    Magazine Covers

    Sports Illustrated

    February 17, 2003

    T-Mac: The Next Big Thing

    ESPN The Magazine

    November 2002

    The New Face of the NBA

    SLAM Magazine

    January 2003

    Tracy McGrady: The Best in the Game

    Dime Magazine

    December 2004

    T-Mac: 13 in 33

    Basketball Digest

    March 2001

    Tracy McGrady: Most Improved

    Slam

    April 2017

    Hall of Fame: Tracy McGrady

    Records & Feats

    Most points in a quarter by a player in a game (25)

    NBA Record·2003

    Scored 25 points in the fourth quarter of a 2003 game, an NBA record for most points in a single quarter.

    First player since Michael Jordan to average 30 points and 5 assists in a season

    Career Milestone·2003

    In the 2002-03 season, McGrady averaged 32.1 points and 5.5 assists, becoming the first player since Jordan to achieve that double threshold.

    13 points in 33 seconds

    Historic Performance·2004

    Scored 13 points in the final 33 seconds of a game against the San Antonio Spurs on December 9, 2004, leading the Rockets to an 81-80 comeback win. Widely considered the greatest individual scoring outburst in NBA history.