Tracy McGrady says hi to a fan.
Tracy McGrady says hi to a fan. (USATSI)

In 2013, after playing 16 seasons mainly with the Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic and Houston Rockets, Tracy McGrady retired from the NBA. At his peak, McGrady was an elite scorer and one of the league's biggest stars. McGrady was able to parlay his NBA stardom in China, where he has a massive fan base. The former seven time All-Star played in the Chinese Basketball Association for one season and would frequently return to the country to take part in exhibition games even after retirement.

McGrady just finished his last exhibition tour in China and to commemorate the moment, his jersey was retired in a special ceremony.

It is unclear who or what organization is retiring McGrady's jersey but it is still a special moment for him and he is clearly moved by the gesture.

McGrady's jersey has yet to be retired by any of the teams he played for in the NBA. Hopefully his jersey being retired in China, will cause the Magic and Rockets to consider hanging McGrady's number up in their respective rafters. 

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