He entered the NBA directly from high school. As a member of the first team of McDonald's in the United States, McGrady led Montcylon Christian School to the second place in national strength, and was named "Senior High School Player of the Year" by USA-Today and "North Carolina Player of the Year" by Associated Press. His data (27.5 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.8 steals) in 1996-97 season attracted the attention of every college basketball team coach. Not as famous as Odom, but has surpassed Battier, Artest, Fitz and other players. Because of his passion for the University of Kentucky and coach Rick Pitno, it seems that McGrady is about to join the Wildcats.

But then the NBA super scout Marty Blake came out and said that McGrady had been listed as the first draft player by several NBA teams. You know, in that year's draft, only Duncan and Van Horne were sure to win the lottery, and no one else did. At the suggestion of coaches Smith and Hopkins, McGrady decided to skip college and try his luck in the NBA draft.

Among the NBA teams interested in McGrady, the Chicago Bulls are the most sincere. General Manager Jerry Krause is negotiating with Grizzlies to exchange Pippen for their No.4 signing. But a few hours before the draft, Michael Jordan said that if the team traded Pippen, he would directly choose to retire, which completely shattered McGrady's hope of joining the Bulls.

Graduation: Mount Zion Christian College (High School)-Durham, North Carolina.