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Rockets Legend Tracy McGrady to Take Administrative Role at Wagner College
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Rockets Legend Tracy McGrady to Take Administrative Role at Wagner College

Houston Rockets On SI·Anthony Duckett·19 days ago
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The Tracy McGrady trade is still one of the biggest splash acquisitions in Houston Rockets history, even if Cuttino Mobley is still in disagreement with the deal. The team swung big on a two-time scoring champion who was still in his prime at the time. In fact, McGrady was just 25 years old at the time of the deal and had made four consecutive All-NBA teams in the previous four seasons. Furthermore, McGrady made two All-NBA First Teams in two of the previous three seasons leading up to the trade that saw him change conferences from the Eastern Conference to the Western Conference. Granted, the trade wasn’t exactly a success, as it pertains to moving the Rockets closer to title contention, as McGrady and Yao Ming both battled injuries, forcing the Rockets to play with just one of their superstars essentially year after year. All told, McGrady made three All-Star teams and three All-NBA teams with the Rockets, while also improving as a playmaker alongside Yao.…

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