Author name: Bogar Alonso

Bogar Alonso is a dedicated student of the hardwood, soccer pitch, boxing ring, and tennis court. He is a regular NBA contributor to XN Sports. His work, involving more than just sports, has appeared on The Creators Project, A&E Networks, XXL Magazine, and others. Follow Bogar on Twitter @blacktiles

Analyzing The Hall Of Fame Eligibility Of Iverson, McGrady, Rice, and Hill

According to NBA.com, out of the four players, who have been retired for some years or retired recently, only Allen Iverson is a lock for the Hall of Fame. They get no arguments there. Generally, they see McGrady as a second ballot inductee—someone who in due time, maybe a handful of years, gets his chance.

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How Quickly They Forget: Why Tracy McGrady Deserves HOF Praise

Held up against the mountainous accomplishments of greats like Jordan, West, Bryant and Drexler, shooting guard Tracy McGrady’s own success looks pale. Even when compared to the resume of contemporary Allen Iverson, his own looks hole-ridden. But how quickly they forget. McGrady never got past the first round of the playoffs (until he became a

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