Tracy McGrady is one of the greatest legends of the Orlando Magic and undeniably one of the biggest “what ifs” in NBA history. For stories like his, fans are always curious about the moments that shaped his journey. Now, McGrady has revealed a pivotal influence that changed his life.

Tracy McGrady credited former Orlando Magic star Penny Hardaway as a defining force in his career, explaining that meeting the four-time All-Star guard helped shape his path to NBA stardom.

In a recent appearance on Gilbert Arenas’ Gil’s Arena, McGrady reflected on Hardaway’s impact during his teenage years in Central Florida. “I was a Pippen fan, I was a Magic Johnson fan, I liked big guards,” McGrady said. “But when Penny came to Orlando, that’s different. Growing up 30 minutes from there, this was my favo

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