"I want to give Scottie his flowers as well. It was his team for a long time. He was willing to sacrifice for the good of BI [Brandon Ingram] coming in, being himself, and look what it's done. He still became an All-Star. He also brought another All-Star with him."
"With McGrady and Carter, the Raptors could have become a contender for years. Could have are the keywords here. McGrady left the team when he hit free agency, joining the Orlando Magic in a sign-and-trade deal in 2000."
Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady attended a Raptors game against the Knicks and expressed optimism about the team's prospects. McGrady stated the Raptors could win a playoff series, while Carter commended Scottie Barnes for playing exceptional basketball and becoming an All-Star despite sacrificing for Brandon Ingram's arrival. Carter emphasized Barnes' willingness to prioritize team success. The praise carries bittersweet significance for Raptors fans, as McGrady left Toronto during free agency in 2000 to join the Orlando Magic, preventing what could have been a sustained contender with Carter. The duo had shown promise as an athletic partnership before McGrady's departure.
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