Attention to Detail: Tracy McGrady

Tracy McGrady was like a lightning strike to the NBA. For six or seven years, he absolutely dominated the league. Then, due to a string of injuries, he sort of faded away before many could recognize his greatness on the scale of Kobe, AI, etc. Check out here how he killed the entire NBA during that time period, and for our theories on why he got injured, check out this video: • Video
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"T-Mac's Downfall": • Video

[@piew__3393]

I was waiting for this one , he makes the game look so easy. One of my favorite players of all time

[@thefrdz1]

Agree☝️

[@milossavkovic6994]

Don't need to be sad that T-mac didn't get a ring, we need to be thankful to see him just play 😊

[@wallstreetzoomer]

he don't deserve a ring anyway. Why do everyone thinks someone that puts up numbers deserve a ring? there r so many players that deserve a ring then

[@uwugmountedandloaded4630]

Daron Sutton that’s ironic

[@geraldivanquizon9868]

@@wallstreetzoomer ehh not rlly, t-mac is one of the best scorers that the nba have ever seen

[@BlahBlah-uh2yi]

Two time scoring champ. One of the biggest individual achievements possible

[@tayottt]

Crazy to look back and see how Tmac was able to consistently hit difficult shots and execute tough foot work. I see where Fultz gets his hang dribble from.

[@26kraziers]

Great analysis as usual. Question, have you've noticed the difference in the play styles of these players as they age ? I would like to see something that compares or shows what changes a player would make as they aged or came back from a serious injury but still remained successful. Like how explosive Wade was in the beginning to the more calculated and efficient scorer he is now. I think that would be interesting, what you think about that?

[@xan496]

I've never seen any footage of this man play until now and damn, he was a hell of a player

[@versatillion15]

FINALLY 🙌🏾 next we need to see how Paul Pierce's slow ass got his buckets lol

[@devvv4616]

he was surprisingly a pretty good slasher too

[@jluis612]

it's like a good TE playing receiver against zone coverage. slow and big but if he know how to play his position right fundamentally, and his body size physical attributes he can still make receiving plays oddly and weirdly enough like jason witten and obvi gronkowski and others. i think it's similar for players in basketball nba like pierce or even any player with good handles and ball security like curry or harden

[@kongomanyifamily2008]

yes please

[@ericskeldin5773]

He would constantly get to the kill box

[@AknoliGeTrippple0]

Darryl cuz that nigga was so slow he actually went back in time

[@archi6083]

My all time favorite NBA player. I still play old 2ks or nba live just to play the old t-mac.

[@moamellealzerqani6648]

I've been waiting for this one my whole life

[@justcruzin17]

Incredible that things like the hang dribble or hand down man down we’re really propelled to the stratusphere by this dude first… yet he isn’t top 75 all time?!… I do not get the media … they clearly don’t hoop

[@samuel96860]

I think it'd be beneficial to clarify what you mean when you talk about defenders' body/foot positions because I know I am one to take what you say too literally sometimes and if I didn't know better, I'd literally be looking at defenders' feet when I play. You could just talk about how defenders are shading you (soccer term), meaning which direction they want you to go, and whether or not they're not doing it well so you can exploit it. Great vid as always.

[@elreiec1]

Thank you so much for this. He was my favorite player to watch growing up. The production value in these videos is also improving so much. Kudos!

[@ezotz2290]

i love the new upbeat music!

[@unidentifiedheadbumpstormt1937]

yes! I've been waiting for this one for a while! Tmac is one of my favourite players of all time!

[@rudevogue4325]

That scissor move at 5:20 is crazy, I've never noticed that subtle simple move but it makes so much sense on how he was able to turn players hips and blow right past them. Unreal

[@jamesbycinthe]

Whenever I get a notification from this channel I'm prepared for great attention to detail and great instrumentals.

[@seroyal1089]

I've been waiting for this one a while. Thank you for making this.

[@heruamun3690]

I want to suggest Penny Hardaway for this Attention to Detail series !! His skill set & 6'7 frame at PG/SG was unlike any. Also why he got injured? Also Kawhi has transformed his game !! Good Shit haha

[@ygk6279]

I know I'm late but the reason of his injury is because Orlando overwork him. He had a little injury at first so he didn't play many games, but the Magic let him play the ASG which made his case even worse. He needed rest, but Orlando made a really bad move 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Snownom]

Loved T-Mac's game!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@theprophet1915]

This video is so good. This is just one of the many great videos you have made. Very helpful. Keep it up💯🔥👏🏾

[@Kriksis99]

Sad that T-Mac didn't get a ring...

[@Survivor-cp7gc]

Kristers Manovskis he wasn't good enough to carry a team to a ring that's his fault

[@gloedup150]

God Usopp facts

[@gorge123A]

his orlando teams were trash

[@Talkinghead2k]

God Usopp nobody can do that

[@MrThatOneGuy504]

It's not that he wasnt good enough. He played 40 minutes a game most of his prime. His body was fucked up by the time the playoffs came around

[@TommyP27]

Yes! I have been waiting for this, do Vince next!

[@Curlykiddboiiii]

Manu Ginobili next

[@dayinthelifeofjames]

He made the game look effortless

[@kyleriddle7348]

Please do one of these on Isiah Thomas (the Piston), John stockton or Jason kidd

[@Jaedavis12]

About time 🙌🏾 favorite player off all time I still wear my one leg sleeve lol

[@chalkywhite6597]

Orlando t-mac was a blessing to see back then

[@demarkusjones9725]

Penny Hardaway next???

[@HebrewPolymath]

😭😭😭 Been Waiting For This ! My Favorite Player Ever

[@mysteryninja8645]

tmac so underrated

[@zyggyzrolls5812]

he never care about how far or close he was with the rim/ 3pts line, the pull-up is always there. back then when 3s not yet a trend, he use to shot it from the parking lot. he and Arenas was nasty. thank you for this video, T-Mac is the reason in play basketball, Jordan is the reason i watch NBA.

[@user-ft7kb7cz4g]

Great Video. I'll have to try some of these things out.

[@miguel151420]

THANK YOU T-Mac baby

[@walterreed5849]

Probably the prettiest scorer EVER. Every move he made looked smooth and beautiful no wasted motion. Other guys may be better but no scorer made it look as good as mcgrady

[@ramsesthegrt]

Incredible and concise; descriptive and accurate comment💯

[@wenhaozhang6352]

We have to admit that T-Mac has solid fundamentals. But it seems that his type of skills is somehow unlikely to be duplicated via hard work, for example, his smoothness and his rhythm: his skills look so natural that you may not believe he acquires them from diligent practice. Probably, is that what we called talent?

[@ramsesthegrt]

Like how you did that

[@aarontan2197]

Need a Kobe Bryant part 2. Too many skills

[@sergioblascosales7882]

Por qué eres tan bueno McGrady!!!

[@moladmd6038]

his the reason am a rocket fan till this day

[@alstonk7076]

finally, my favorite T-mac

[@manimoney-]

Waited a while for this

[@charlieprince8671]

This is what I've been waiting on >.>

[@toyceeraww]

BAMBB, Nice Video as always! Please O please, make a video about deliberate ball handler. Cheers!

[@anthonyantmanedwardsisbett8197]

T-Mac was a GOD back then.

[@casanovaaaxx9176]

My favorite player...just wish he had the work ethic like Kobe and didn’t injured. Feel like he should’ve won a ring in 05 or 06 with that Rockets team

[@kingcali6507]

His knee was shot

[@MichaelQi]

🔥🔥🔥

[@JoeyYan]

been watching this one for 2 years

[@Avonbarksdaleable]

4:03 Poor Brian "Rapaport" Scalabrine 😭 You can see is gonna get crossed

[@w3dd7]

kd definitely studied t-mac

[@jeff1204abc]

thank you ........just thank you

[@officialperry3458]

can your next one be on kyrie please or another phenomenal scorer like tracy

[@jarelsantiago8002]

parieon talks he already did

[@jaden5843]

I didn't know robin thicke was gay no he only did a video on kyries handles

[@tathdak2973]

Thank you!

[@hloui4824]

Man this is so good. I felt sorry for T Mac, if he was in today's league and keep healthy, he's gonna be so deadly that those small forwards are gonna be irrelevant.

[@pxmpnasty7827]

Your finally getting the views u deserve. More on the way tho🙌

[@SPLIFFSNWEALTHMEDIA]

I won 6 chips on 2k with Mac as my point guard....sick...

[@unnwas]

BByAnyMeans, I know he's not a star or anything like that, but could you please do a short video about Kyle Anderson? He's so f.ing slow and his game seems so weird, yet he can get buckets and dishes like crazy.

[@ericgreen4714]

I was digging the music great video

[@lahmike]

Good video

[@tannercostner2014]

Do Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

[@raygivler]

How about a video on proper spinning/ how to avoid injury on spins.

[@mako4874]

t-mac and yao should have owned the league from 2004-2009. that was the window where alot of teams got rings when kobe shaq wasnt together, boston and LA hadnt invented superteams and obviously the miami superteam wasnt made yet. shame injuries stopped what could have been at least a couple of rings.

[@Daniel-zn1xe]

Can you do the last two ballhandling type? Loose and Deliberate.

[@ibcbasketball6606]

Great vid

[@Mr0800092000]

make it short. tmac, pull up at anytime he wants

[@rageflash9]

Kindly do Vince Carter next

[@Ecaba3]

Let's see Gilbert arenas aka agent zero next. ‼️

[@mclarenmartin2794]

Do a patrick beverly lockdown def Love yo vids

[@officialperry3458]

and i love your videos bro

[@dariusjones179]

Another useful video by any means thank you I appreciate it very good helpful comment I know I always say this but it’s because I mean it

[@user1fja98dnaiid]

Do a Andre miller please such a crafty player

[@miguelantonitoagregado5320]

My man Shawn Bradley getting dunked on daily

[@gigagiga3000]

Maybe Alex English for the next one ( if you get enough clips )

[@jaquanrob]

Can you do a video on Kyrie irving, lou will, and bradley beal ?

[@Jbrooks19951]

Yes🙌🏽

[@timmychen6]

Tmac’s dribbling is stylish

[@AlexR0w]

Very Nice

[@saaz7712]

My prayers have been answered thank you by any means

[@castro_eux9171]

Is that plyo step legal? Won't that be considered travelling?

[@xoutlaw9951]

Finally

[@WeArePharmers]

GOAT sighting 4:03

[@jeromecruz3237]

Please do Brandon Roy

[@PickleMuncher97]

Can you Remake James harden steph curry and kyrie

[@vasilich7832]

T-MAC is the most talented player ever played this game!im sad that had a lot of injuries..

[@ThuanTran-nv9yb]

It's a shame that we can't watch Tmac's highlights in HD.

[@anthonywise9847]

Loved the video but can uou reupload jimmy butlers video

[@charlesaugust9219]

Silky smooth.

[@kconroy4617]

Please do Attention to Detail: Larry Bird

[@jerichogepes2012]

Can you please do an Attention to Detail of Gilbert Arenas? Thanks!

[@walterreed5849]

also i like to say that tmac had what i call "functional flair" he didnt waste motion and any flashy move he did served a purpose he never over dribbled and his moves always led somewhere. never did something just to it but had an end goal in mind. nowadays a lot of guys just have a skills trainer template of dribble moves that go absolutely nowhere and just burn clock and get their teams out of rhythm, if mcgrady made a flashy move it was done with purpose

[@lukedjani]

Can we get a video on chauncey billups? :)

[@shengxin4360]

Seems to me mostly bad examples. Watch carefully you will see how even after all these amazing moves and fantastic techniques T-Mac still having to make very contested shots and facing multiple defenders. If it were an average player, even with the same moves he will still end up with rather ugly shooting percentages. Shooting while someone right in your face or driving through the traffic and magically finger rolling basket while six hands trying blocking your shot is a talent. It is what makes Players like Kobe and T-mac special

[@juliusrosado1633]

Can you do Giannis Antetokounmpo?

[@lasole3033]

Do Bruce Bowen Next

[@dejomrsic6093]

Do one on Avery Bradley

[@dejomrsic6093]

or Ginobili

[@kyonmurphy922]

Damn just drop a gem

[@dominicwalker3133]

My favorite player ever.

[@cbop3322]

That hesi pull up jimbo!

[@jorgealafriz]

Nice videos. I'd rather hear a narration with background music instead just pure music though.

[@andrewyin4704]

3:32 Awkward not akward. Fantastic video as always tho.

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

+Andrew Yin I will never understand why y'all have to point out insignificant typos when I'm trying to get these videos out for you guys as fast as possible 😂 appreciate the support though my man!

[@andrewyin4704]

By Any Means Basketball lol ur right, just felt like mentioning it.

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

+Andrew Yin lmao it's a natural urge, no worries!

[@danieljohnbuena3799]

Kobe said that t-mac's actual height 6'9..

[@urosmilasinovicspd2125]

Abdul Rauf pls

[@AfroPowers]

YES THANK YOU