T-Mac Joining MJ on NBC

T-Mac Joining MJ on NBC originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Tracy McGrady played 16 seasons in the NBA, carving out an unforgettable career as a two-time scoring champion and seven-time All-Star. Known for his athleticism and highlight-reel plays, McGrady was one of the most electrifying players of his era.

He entered the league as the ninth overall pick in the 1997 NBA Draft after starring at Mount Zion Christian Academy in Durham, North Carolina. Following a stellar high school season where he earned Mr. Basketball honors, McGrady quickly became one of the top prospects heading into the draft.

Now 46, McGrady is making a return to the league, not as a player, but as a studio analyst for NBC Sports.

Another star joins the squad. 🫡

Welcome to the NBA on NBC and Peacock, T-Mac! pic.twitter.com/g382DjqYNr

— NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) July 29, 2025

What Teams did Tracy McGrady Play For?

McGrady played for seven NBA teams and also had a stint in China with the Qingdao Eagles. His NBA journey began with the Toronto Raptors (1997–2000), followed by a move to the Orlando Magic, where he played from 2000 to 2004.

He spent the longest stretch of his career with the Houston Rockets, playing 5.5 seasons from 2004 to midway through the 2009–10 season. McGrady finished that season with the New York Knicks before moving to the Detroit Pistons for the 2010–11 campaign, appearing in 72 games. His final NBA season came with the Atlanta Hawks in 2011–12, where he played in 52 games.

Tracy McGrady's Career Statistics

McGrady’s career was filled with standout performances. Here are some of his most impressive numbers:

• Averaged 33.8 points per game in the 2001 postseason with Orlando
• 938 career games
• 7-time All-Star
• 19.6 career points per game
• Led the league with 32.1 points per game in 2002–03
• Led the league with 28.0 points per game in 2003–04
• 50 career playoff games
• 22.2 career playoff points per game

Tracy McGrady's Career Awards

Over the course of his career, McGrady earned several prestigious honors, including:

• Induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
• 2-time NBA scoring champion
• NBA Most Improved Player (2001)
• McDonald’s All-American (1997)

What's next for McGrady?

McGrady’s newest chapter begins in the NBC Sports studio, where he’ll serve as an analyst alongside none other than Michael Jordan. The six-time NBA champion joined NBC Sports in May and will officially begin his analyst role in October. McGrady’s experience and perspective will add depth to a team already filled with basketball legends.

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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 29, 2025, where it first appeared.