Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady is joining NBC as a studio analyst for the upcoming NBA season. In July 2024, the network regained the rights to the NBA in an 11-year deal that will present regular season and playoff games on NBC, Peacock, USA Network, Sky Sports and Telemundo.
Since the deal was inked, NBC has assembled a star-studded cast of analysts, commentators and in-studio talent, with McGrady being the latest addition. On Tuesday, the network announced McGrady’s employment.
“I’m humbled and grateful for the opportunity to join NBC Sports as the game returns to a network that helped shape so many iconic basketball memories,” McGrady said in a statement. “Basketball has given me everything, and I’ve always just tried to give that same energy back.
“I hope I can bring the same passion, insight, and love for the game that’s driven me since I was a kid, to all who tune in to watch on NBC and Peacock. I couldn’t be more excited to join this team alongside so many others I admire.”
Among the names signed to NBC’s NBA team are Michael Jordan, Vince Carter, Carmelo Anthony and Maria Taylor in the studio. Reggie Miller, Grant Hill and Jamal Crawford will lead a team of analysts while Mike Tirico and Noah Eagle spearhead the play-by-play roster.
According to NBC, McGrady will be working several nights a week throughout the playoffs and will often work alongside Anthony and Carter. McGrady and Carter are familiar with each other as second cousins and former teammates with the Toronto Raptors.
“Tracy has performed at the highest level both on and off the court and has already demonstrated his ability to deliver his unique perspective on air,” said Sam Flood, executive producer of NBC Sports. “Whether paired with Carmelo, Vince, or both, we’re excited to see how this team of Hall of Famers comes together and breaks down the game.”
McGrady played in the Association for 16 seasons before calling it a career in 2013. After Toronto, McGrady had stints in Orlando, Houston, New York, Detroit, Atlanta and San Antonio. He retired as a two-time scoring champion, seven-time All-Star and seven-time All-NBA player. T-Mac was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017.
In 2016, McGrady became an NBA analyst for ESPN, appearing on “SportsCenter,” “NBA Countdown” and “The Jump.” His broadcast résumé also boasts experience with TNT, where he occasionally served as an analyst for Inside the NBA.
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