The Hall of Fame announced the 11-person class Saturday. She said to him, "I didn't know boys play basketball too. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2017. Tracy McGrady, a seven-time All-NBA player who twice led the league in scoring, is going into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Friday Aug. 28: Class of 2020 media availability Friday Aug. 28: Enshrinement tip-off celebration and awards gala Saturday Aug. 29: Red carpet show Saturday Aug. 29: Enshrinement ceremony Sunday Aug. 30: Hall of Fame's Springfield celebration day "Hopefully now, more people will understand that and reach out and learn more about them." "I didn't know three of four of these people very well at all before, but the contributions they've made are so impressive," he said.

"If basketball can be a showcase for non-discrimination, for integration, for performance-based emotions, why can't we do that over in every part of our society?" I had him repeat it again." "I'm grateful for Title IX and the opportunities that it's given to women like me, who dreamed of a future where we could do the same job as a man, where playing a game could lead to a 40-year career," she said.Lobo told a story about when her oldest daughter, Siobhan, was 5 years old and saw her father watching a UConn men's game. https://www.chron.com/sports/rockets/article/Hurricane-puts-Hall-induction-in-perspective-for-12184632.php Photo: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images I'll work harder now that ever to validate being thought of with these other fraternity members. Photo: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Tracy Lamar McGrady Jr. (born May 24, 1979) is an American former professional basketball player, best known for his career in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Hall of Fame, Uncategorized. ''I think this will be motivation to try and validate it, always. ''I'm being as vocal and proactive as I can. "McGrady was among 11 basketball greats enshrined Friday night.The class also includes former ABA and NBA star George McGinnis, former UConn and WNBA star Rebecca Lobo, Kansas men's coach Bill Self, Notre Dame women's coach Muffet McGraw, former Texas high school coach Robert Hughes, former Harlem Globetrotters player and now owner Mannie Jackson, NCAA administrator Tom Jernstedt and former European star Nick Galis.Former Chicago Bulls general manager Jerry Krause, and former Globetrotter and New York Rens player Zack Clayton were honored posthumously.McGrady had earlier told reporters his celebration was being tempered by the impact of Hurricane Harvey on his family and neighbors in Texas.SPRINGFIELD, MA - SEPTEMBER 08: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2017 enshrinee Tracy McGrady speaks during the 2017 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall on September 8, 2017 in Springfield, Massachusetts. "Self spent part of his speech listing the Kansas basketball coaching greats in the Hall of Fame. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)SPRINGFIELD, MA - SEPTEMBER 08: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2017 enshrinee Tracy McGrady speaks during the 2017 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall onSPRINGFIELD, MA - SEPTEMBER 08: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2017 enshrinee Tracy McGrady speaks during the 2017 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall on September 8, 2017 in Springfield, Massachusetts. he joked.Jernstedt, credited with overseeing the growth of the Division I men's tournament and the creation of the women's tournament, acknowledged to reporters that his class doesn't include a superstar name like Michael Jordan or Shaquille O'Neal, but said he is impressed with what this class has meant to the sport.
T-Mac led the league in scoring for two straight seasons and was a true triple threat with over 5,000 rebounds and 4,000 assists to his name.The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is home to more than four hundred inductees and more than 40,000 square feet of basketball history. I'm grateful and proud to be in the class of 2017. McGraw became just the sixth women's coach to be enshrined. "I think this will be motivation to try and validate it, always. "My sister was at the house, and I was trying to take her home and driving to her house. McGraw became just the sixth women's coach to be enshrined. Hall of Fame, Uncategorized. McGrady — who went straight to the NBA from high school — was a seven-time All-Star who played 15 … His was the most political speech of the night, calling for unity in a divided nation, saying he does not believe the country can endure if it does not cast indifference, hatred and bigotry aside. With an array of moves and the ability to score from anywhere on the court, Tracy McGrady was one of the toughest covers in league history during his 15-year NBA career. Tracy McGrady is set to become the latest player to join the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, as the seven-time All-Star was informed he made the final cut for the 2017 class on … Hall of Fame, Tracy McGrady. "I'm being as vocal and proactive as I can. 0 shares. 2017 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony Various networks This year's class includes Tracy McGrady, Bill Self, Rebecca Lobo, Robert Hughes and Muffet McGraw. he asked.Lobo and McGraw celebrated the growth of women's basketball. Tracy Lamar McGrady Jr. (born May 24, 1979) is an American former professional basketball player, best known for his career in the National Basketball Association (NBA).