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Tracy McGrady 2021 – Net Worth, Salary, Records And Personal Life

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Tracy McGrady is a former NBA player and an analyst for ESPN. He played fifteen seasons in the NBA and one in China.

McGrady is 42 years old and here is everything you need to know about his net worth, salary, career, personal life, and more.

Tracy McGrady Facts

Birth PlaceBartow, Florida
Father’s NameTracy McGrady Sr.
Mother’s NameMelanise Willford
Star SignGemini
CollegeNA
Net Worth (2021)$70 million
Salary (2021)NA
Age49
Date of BirthMay 24, 1979
Height (ft)6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight (kg)225 lb (102 kg)
NationalityAmerican
NBA Draft Year1997
NBA Draft PickRound 1, Pick 9th overall
Playing Career1997-2013
PositionShooting Guard / Small Forward
TeamsRaptors, Magic, Rockets, Knicks, Pistons, Hawks, Spurs (NBA) Eagles (China)
Wife/GirlfriendClerenda McGrady
Children3
EndorsementsNA

Tracy McGrady Net Worth And Salary

Tracy McGrady is said to have a net worth of $70 million. A highly successful basketball player, McGrady has remained in the entertainment business even post retirement from his playing career. He earned over $160 million from his contracts in the NBA alone and owns plenty of properties and other assets. McGrady’s move to Orland Magic saw him bank $67.5 million across six years. His final career salary was $23 million which is huge for a player in his late thirties.

McGrady is also a businessman holding stakes in companies like Dasdak, Blue-04 (a bottled water company) and Biloxi Shuckers (a Minor League Baseball team). As of 2020, he is an owner of Seven1 Sports Group and Entertainment, an player representation agency that he launched with another former NBA player, Jermaine O’Neal. McGrady’s restaurant “HomeCourt” in Florida has also got off to a success since it’s launch in 2021.

McGrady signed a long-term deal with Adidas which remained during his playing career and beyond. The sports brand launched T-Mac 1s, a signature line which garnered a lot of attention during the early 2000s.

Tracy McGrady Basketball Career

Tracy McGrady joined the NBA straight from high school, getting picked overall by the Toronto Raptors in 1997. Kobe Bryant called McGrady his most feared opponent in the NBA due to his size, quality and ability on both ends of the court. McGrady did not receive much playing time in his rookie season but broke out alongside teammate, Vince Carter into as a star from the next. They became a power duo on the court, helping the Raptors to their first playoff appearance after a 45-37 win season.

Unfortunately, the duo did not last as McGrady wanted more star power and switched to Orlando Magic. He won the scoring title in 2003 and then once again the year after. But friction with general manager, John Weisbrod saw McGrady get traded to the Houston Rockets as player of an eight-player deal. In December of 2004, the former shooting guard had one of the most iconic moments in NBA history, scoring 13 points in the final 35 seconds, securing a comeback victory over San Antonio.

McGrady biggest enemy during his career was his health as injuries led him into an early decline. He missed 47 games in the consecutive season and was traded to the Knicks in 2010 after failing to meet fan expectations. He was unable to match his peak performance standards in New York and then in Atalanta. He did make a finals appearance with the Spurs in 2013, eventually losing in seven games after which he retired.

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McGrady featured in seven All-Star games and seven All-NBA teams. He also won the Most Improve Player award in 2001. After hanging up his boots from professional basketball, he took a chance in baseball. In 2014, he pitched for the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball for a short while.

Tracy McGrady Personal Life

Tracy McGrady has three children with wife Clerenda Harris. He is also a cousin of former NBA star and teammate, Vince Carter. Both had an feud during their time in Toronto but it was resolved shortly after. Tracy’s younger brother, Chancellor “Chance” McGrady represented Memphis Tigers in the 2008 NCAA Division I Men’s basketball tournament.

In 2007, McGrady led a project to help Darfurian refugees get enlisted intp American middle schools, high schools, and universities. He used the help of his NBA colleagues. He was also very outspoken about public safety and NBA’s policies to protect players in 2008 for which he received plenty of criticism.

FAQs About Tracy McGrady

Why did Tracy McGrady retire?

McGrady suffered plenty of injuries in his career and could no longer perform at the highest level with the San Antonio Spurs. He decided to retire in 2013.

Does Tracy McGrady have a ring?

No. Tracy McGrady has never won a NBA title.

Was Tracy McGrady a good three-point shooter?

Tracy McGrady average 38% from the three-point range during his time in the NBA.

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