Tracy McGrady can relate to Damian Lillard’s trade request
Tracy McGrady can relate to Damian Lillard’s trade request
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00:00 Here's why former NBA All-Star Tracy McGrady can relate to Damian Lillard's trade request
00:05 to the Miami Heat.
00:06 Back in 2004, McGrady was coming off back-to-back scoring titles and requested a trade from
00:12 the 15th seeded Orlando Magic.
00:15 This led to the blockbuster trade that sent McGrady to the Rockets in exchange for guard
00:19 Steve Francis.
00:21 On Wednesday, McGrady spoke on Fox Sports' The Herd on what he thought of Lillard's
00:26 trade request.
00:27 To summarize his statement, McGrady basically defended Lillard's trade request because
00:32 he's given his all to Portland, and they actually went through a similar situation
00:36 during their careers.
00:37 Last season, the Blazers wrapped up another disappointing year finishing as the 13th seed
00:42 in the West, while when McGrady requested a trade, his team finished as the 15th seed
00:46 in the East.
00:47 By requesting a trade, both stars haven't had the intentions of winning a championship.