Tracy Mcgrady

Tracy McGrady used determination to make the world a better place by using his fame to give people in Africa a better life.  “McGrady got kicked off the basketball team after his junior year”(“Tracy Biography”).  McGrady transferred schools from Florida to North Carolina but during the summer in between he went to a basketball camp.  “Mcgrady demanded to play against one of the nation’s best high school players, Lamar Odem, at a summer camp and beat him”(“Tracy Biography”). When McGrady arrived in North Carolina, he was determined to make this team the best it could be.  “McGrady devoted himself to an aggressive conditioning program and followed all the instructions given to him by his new coach”(“Tracy Biography”).  McGrady led his North Caroline team to the number two spot in the nation.

            McGrady was a top player in all of the nation and had offers from many colleges.  “His AAU coach and high school coach advised McGrady to skip college, he decided to try his luck in the draft”(“Tracy Biography”).  Mcgrady was drafted by the Toronto Raptors. He played with the Raptors for a couple of years and through the NBA lockout.  “During the lockout, which dragged into the winter of 1998, Mcgrady

worked out with a personal trainer”(“Tracy” hoop).  McGrady became a free agent and signed with the Orlando Magic,

            McGrady felt he needed to improve his game for the Magic to be able to compete.  “McGrady prepared for his first season with Orlando by straping weights to his arms and legs for distance runs and sprints, pumping iron, and honing his game on the court of one of his new neighbors, ShaquelO’neal”(“Tracy Biography”).  McGrady became famous while playing for the Magic by winning two straight scoring titles.

            McGrady was determined to help the world.  He took a trip to Africa and spent money trying to help the natives.  McGrady even set up his own foundation to better the lives of people all over the world. “The Tracy McGrady Foundation has supported vaious programs over the years that enhance the lives of children and enrich their learning process”(“Tracy Foundation”).  McGrady was determined to use his fame to make the world a better place.