Words by Jason Cordner
Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady has rejoined an organization that he had a lot of success with, the Orlando Magic.
The Orlando Magic announced on Friday that McGrady will join the front office as a special advisor to CEO Alex Martins. McGrady will work with players and coaches, advise the front office and help in promotional activities for the G League’s Lakeland Magic.
“I am thrilled to be back where I truly made a name for myself — with the Orlando Magic,” McGrady said in a statement. “The DeVos family and the entire organization have always done everything in a first-class manner and I am excited to be able to help them with whatever they may need.”
RELEASE: Magic name Naismith Hall-of-Famer Tracy McGrady special assistant to the CEO#PureMagic#LetsGoMagic pic.twitter.com/WmRNWk3H1U
— Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) October 6, 2017
Tracy McGrady spent four seasons with the Magic from 2000-2004, and won two scoring titles during his tenure there. He also led them to three playoff appearances, before he continued his playing career with the Houston Rockets. Along with his new responsibilities for the Magic, McGrady will continue his role with ESPN as an NBA analyst.
T-Mac has a great pulse for talent evaluation. At his ESPN NBA analyst role, McGrady breaks down the good and bad of today’s NBA product. Bringing him back to an organization looking to build on young talent, feels like an organic fit.
McGrady will have the opportunity to help the team reach a lot of success in the future. He may not have won a title, but he can still do his part in helping his organization reach a level of success that eluded him as a player.
