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When I first loaded up NBA 2K17 and selected Tracy McGrady, I immediately noticed something special about his virtual counterpart. Having spent countless hours mastering his gameplay, I can confidently say McGrady remains one of the most versatile scoring threats in the entire game. His combination of size, shooting ability, and athleticism makes him virtually unstoppable when used correctly. What many players don't realize is that McGrady's effectiveness mirrors real basketball principles we see in teams like the San Miguel lineup where balanced scoring creates defensive nightmares.

Looking at San Miguel's distribution where Lassiter dropped 16 points and Trollano added 14, it reminds me how McGrady functions in 2K17 - he's your primary scorer, but his presence elevates everyone else. I've found that using McGrady as both a primary scorer and facilitator creates the kind of balanced attack that makes opponents struggle to defend. His mid-range game is particularly lethal, especially when you utilize his signature step-back jumper. I personally prefer creating space with his dribble moves before pulling up from 15-18 feet, where he shoots around 65% in my experience. The key is understanding when to attack versus when to distribute, much like how Rosales and Perez combined for 24 points in that San Miguel game by picking their spots wisely.

Where McGrady truly separates himself is in isolation situations. His 92 driving dunk rating combined with his 85 three-point shooting creates impossible defensive choices. I've developed a personal strategy of using him in pick-and-roll situations early to establish his scoring, then leveraging that threat to create opportunities later. When defenders start overplaying McGrady, that's when you kick to open shooters - similar to how Cruz and Tautuaa contributed 21 combined points by capitalizing on defensive attention elsewhere. The beauty of McGrady in 2K17 is that he forces defenses to make constant adjustments, opening up the entire floor for your team.

One aspect many players overlook is McGrady's defensive potential. While not an elite defender, his length and athleticism make him competent when you manually control him. I've found he averages about 1.5 steals per game when I'm actively reading passing lanes. His rebounding is also surprisingly effective for a wing player, grabbing around 6 boards per contest in my playthroughs. These extra possessions often lead to transition opportunities where McGrady truly shines, whether finishing at the rim or finding open teammates like Cahilig and Tiongson did with their 17 combined points.

Mastering McGrady requires understanding his stamina management. I typically play him 34-36 minutes per game, resting him strategically during dead balls and timeouts to keep him fresh for crunch time. His fatigue significantly impacts his shooting percentage, dropping from about 48% when fresh to under 40% when exhausted. This mirrors how real teams manage star players, ensuring they have enough in the tank for critical moments. The San Miguel distribution where multiple players scored between 8-16 points demonstrates the importance of not over relying on one player, even when you have a superstar like McGrady.

Ultimately, Tracy McGrady in NBA 2K17 represents the perfect blend of real basketball philosophy and video game excitement. His versatility allows for creative offensive schemes while his star power provides those highlight moments that make basketball games so enjoyable. After hundreds of games using him, I still discover new ways to utilize his skill set, whether it's exploiting mismatches in the post or creating space for game-winning shots. He remains, in my opinion, one of the most complete and enjoyable players to control in the entire 2K series.