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SUGAR LAND, Texas (AP) Retired NBA star Tracy McGrady is moving closer to his dream of playing professional baseball.
The Sugar Land Skeeters have invited the 34-year-old McGrady to spring training, giving him a chance to earn a spot on the independent Atlantic League team.
A seven-time NBA All-Star, McGrady has been training to become a pitcher with the team.
Manager Gary Gaetti says: ''We're intrigued by the progress Tracy has made thus far and really commend him for putting in the work.''
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The 6-foot-8 right-hander played baseball from age five until his senior year in high school when he transferred to a school without a baseball program.
Seven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens pitched for the Skeeters a couple of years ago.
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