Episode Details

Episode 33 of Basketball Now & Then highlights a smooth, two-way wing comparison between Paul George and Tracy McGrady, two players whose games blend scoring, style, and versatility. Long strides. Effortless pull-ups. A rhythm that makes the game look easy.

The hosts explore how McGrady’s scoring explosions, playmaking ability, and natural flair made him one of the most gifted offensive players of his era. Then there’s Paul George, a modern two-way star who combines perimeter defense, shot creation, and smooth scoring across all three levels. Similar fluidity, different responsibilities. One carried massive offensive loads, the other balances scoring with elite defense in today’s game.

What connects them? Effortless versatility. By linking McGrady’s offensive brilliance to George’s all-around impact, Basketball Now & Then continues its mission of bridging generations, proving that when skill meets length and rhythm, greatness follows.

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* With our classic episodes and legends series, we compare basketball players, not necessarily to see who is better, but to juxtapose their basketball journeys for the enrichment of the game.