I remember that move VERY well, actually. One of those truly special moves unique to McGrady... Sometimes for fun, I try that shot during a pick-up game, heh, or at least when shooting around. Word. What coulda been...
In terms of pure talent and skill, he's top 5 all time. If he had a healthier body and had someone like Kobe's mental fortitude and work ethic, we would probably be arguing right now whether he was the greatest small forward of all time.
If he had the right trainer, he might have not lost the athleticism he did so fast. Although, he was cursed to be injured from the beginning (scoliosis in his back developed as a kid because his stupid-ass parents couldn't buy him shoes his own size; they only had to buy ONE pair; C'MON !!)
Rep'd. I lol'd. As for the video. Man, I miss those days....when we thought we had a real team in the making....ugh. Yao + Tmac = Failure....meh.
Cause scoliosis is developed because of wearing shoes that don't fit... Come on now; I got scoliosis and I've been wearing shoes that are a half size too big.