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McGrady was 'tired of the bull...,' won't play in China, maybe a GM?

Hoops World did a nice interview with Tracy McGrady this week, and while many of the topics have already been covered (because McGracy has been talking to anyone with a microphone), there were some interesting comments nonetheless.

On why he retired:

“I was just drained and tired of the bull**** to be honest with you. Not really getting the opportunity to show what I could do, I wasn’t going to put myself through that kind of situation again."

On whether he'll play in China again:

“I just wanted to play that one year and have my fans in China get to see me up close and personal before I shut it down. I really had no plans on playing over there again.
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"I don’t want to play basketball anymore, I’m over it. I enjoyed my 16-year career and now it’s time to open up that second chapter.”

On potentially staying around the game in a different role:

“I really don’t have any interest in coaching, but maybe I’ll be a GM. That’s something that I could see myself doing. I think playing in the league for so long and recognizing talent could help me in that job. Not only that, but I’m a student of the game. I know players, I know their tendencies, I know what they like to do. I have a high basketball I.Q. and I know the game. With that knowledge and experience, I think that would go a long way.”

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