Rockets fans are going to be seeing this former team legend a lot more often

The Houston Rockets have rostered a lot of talented players over the years. Tracy McGrady is one of the most talented, and now he'll join the NBA on NBC crew.

Different Rockets fans will have different feelings about that. For some, McGrady fell short of expectations. Others love him. He left a complicated legacy in the NBA.

Let's take a look back at an immensely talented player

Former Rockets superstar to become television regular

McGrady's most productive seasons came with the Orlando Magic. In 2002-03, he averaged an absurd 32.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game with a Box Plus/Minus (BPM) of 9.3.

He'd never reach those heights in Houston, but he was still a star. McGrady's best year in Space City was his first. In 2004-05, he averaged 25.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game with a BPM of 6.9

In time, McGrady would take a backseat to Yao Ming. That's another reason fans ought to remember him fondly. McGrady recognized that his game scaled down more easily than Ming's, and willingly took on a second option role.

In 2007-08, that duo reached its apex. The Rockets won 22 straight games en route to a 57-win season. They had serious championship aspirations. Unfortunately, they were derailed by injuries. Ming got injured 55 games into the season and would never be the same again.

McGrady would also suffer an injury. The Rockets declined from there until rebuilding their way into the James Harden era. McGrady deserves to be remembered fondly for contributing significantly to some fantastic Rockets teams.

Now, fans will get a chance to remember him far more often.

Rockets legend brings personality to the team

Folks who have kept up with McGrady won't be surprised to see him in this position. He's got a personality that's made for TV.

McGrady is calm, cool, and collected. Listening to him talk ball is a pleasure. He'll be a welcome addition to the NBA on NBC crew.

Sure, McGrady didn't win as much as you'd like in his NBA career. He was injury-prone. Perhaps he's remembered as an NBA player who underachieved to some extent.

Still, at one time, he was widely held to be one of the very most talented players in the league. If he were ever on your team, you should have considered yourself lucky.

Now, we'll all be lucky to enjoy his insights.