Tracy McGrady NBA Legend & Hall of Famer Talks Penny Hardaway, Kobe & Heartbreak | The Pivot Podcast
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NBA legend and Tracy McGrady welcomes Ryan, Channing and Fred to Houston for a conversation covering his hall of fame career, brotherhood with Kobe and the darkest times he experienced on and off the court.
The guys joke around to start the show off as Tracy tells the guys that basketball was his 3rd sport growing up and that baseball was his actual best one but that as a junior in high school, he picked up a basketball for the first time and the rest was history.
Sharing tales from his storied career and some of the All-Time greats he played with or met along the way that helped him mold his on court play from Michael Jordan to Penny Hardaway to Kobe Bryant to his coaches to his teammates. Being ranked as the best player in the nation at 18 years old, adjusting to money and fame was part of the transition process. Never winning a championship, Tracy's career was defined by his hall of fame talent and one of the best wings to every play the game known for his shooting skills, scoring, dunking and aggressive defense.
Tracy talks about some of the infamous match ups between him and Kobe and gets deeper into the bond the two shared off the court which he says shaped him as the man and player he was. Opening up about the moment he found out he passed and how it still doesn't seem real, Tracy shares some of their personal moments outside of basketball giving a different look into the person Kobe Bryant was.
In an emotional moment, reflecting back on his career, Tracy opens up about the struggles he faced waiting his entire life and working so hard to be apart of a championship team and how his injury kept him from being apart of the run, ultimately sending Tracy to a very dark place where he didn't talk to anyone for months. Tracy describes the moment he realized he wasn't the player he once was capable of being due to injury and age, and the blows he took to his ego leading him down a path of despair.
Being selected to the Hall Of Fame is the one thing that helped make all the painful moments and losses suffered along the way less of his focus and learned to relish in the moments of his success and understand the power of his legacy. Tracy's proudest moment has always been earning the respect of his peers and the guys he spent his life playing along side, especially a forever impactful statement from one in particular...the last interview with Kobe Bryant when he shared that the best player he ever faced was Tracy McGrady.
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All Comments (21)
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Tmacs ability to speak on his experiences and the way Ryan, Channing and Freddy allow the conversation to flow...aint nothing else like it right now.
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Nothing is messing with the Pivot. I believe it’s the football equivalent to inside the NBA just with guests and interviews. Much appreciation fellas 🙏🏽
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T- MAC said that “Respect From His Peers” meant the most important thing to him. That shows you how humble, authentic, and respected this man is. T-MAC was the coldest during his tenure with Orlando and would have been a Top 5 player of all time, but injuries derailed the opportunity. However, everyone knows what he is capable of, which shows how LEGENDARY this man is. T-MAC was one of my childhood idols, and not to mention I had the hugest crush on him. And anyone from Central FL knows baseball and football were his first and second love, and he became heavily recruited In baseball and football. I’m so happy my guy T-MAC got dues paid off by becoming a Hall of Famer. Great job, The Pivot! Keep the unexpected guests coming! You guys are doing something for the culture that has never been done before. Much Respect and Blessings to you guys.
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Had me in tears talking about KOBE MAN ITS STILL UNBELIEVABLE.. RIP KOBE AND GIGI AND ALL THE OTHER VICTIMS INVOLVED..😪😪
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The looks on they face when they T-Mac said he can get on one knee and throw 60 yards was priceless 😂
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T-mac is a GOAT. I have been a fan since his Orlando days.. I got my boy high school jersey framed in my man-cave and in mind it is priceless.. shout to the Pivot for the great cast and for going indepth with great question selection 💯
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I’m from Miami and I can confirm he definitely made his name in baseball first I remember football coaches talking about him when telling us we should try different sports no matter how good we were in football or track
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LMAO at Ryan Clark saying TMac started lying.🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Wow never ever heard T-Mac be so candid in an interview. Pivot is the platform and the reason. Amazing job guys keep it coming. Love the Kobe stories.
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Ryan Clark gonna have his own talk show before it's said and done lol. Pure gold every time.
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T-Mac was nasty. One of the greatest and most prolific scorers there was. Was nothing he couldn’t do. Dude carried the magic by himself. Always think what it would of been in Grant Hill didn’t get hurt?!?
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Man T-Mac vs Kobe when T-Mac played for my Rockets will forever be some of my favorite basketball moments
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That Flawda came out of Fred 😂😂😂 “dat bih walk like Kenny smiff” 😂😂😂😂😂
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The kobe talk was deep 🥺 im still not over his passing either he was my favorite player since I was 8 years old r.i.p to him & gigi!
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“That MF was cold!” Penny was cold and needs to be in the hall of fame! Y’all better listen to Shaq and T-Mac! Penny put in work! 901 let’s go!
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It’s sad how this man doesn’t get the respect he deserves. Should of been in the nba top 75
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The Pivot all over the place with guest. Y’all traveling. 😂😂😂😂 Always bringing heat!!!! 💪🏾 💯
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Y'all should get Percy Harvin on the show!
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59:12 …. The way Ryan presents his questions is truly amazing. Almost every episode he has the guests giving him props on his great questions. Great job as always pivot crew!
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So happy to see you guys thriving in a positive environment. Loving the Pivot-keep rocking, guys!
