In light of the recent (possibly close) rumors of TMac to the Pistons, it occurs to me at this point that this guy was in discussions for one of the best players in the NBA in his prime. He was one of the most dynamic playmakers in the league and certainly was a crowd pleasers. Now, he's a bit of a running joke, partially due to injuries but mostly due to injuries.

McGrady was a great talent who never was able to lead a team out of the first round by himself. His prime was during the same years of Kobe's, Paul's - players once considered his peers. Now, he's forced to accept a vet minimum from a non-contender just to have a job. Undoubtedly, his career will go down as one of the most disappointing in NBA history.

Is there anyone else that is more disappointing historically than TMac? I can't think of anyone. Derrick Coleman comes to mind. I'm not counting busts such as Kwame and Gerald - players that came into the league and just never produced. I'm talking about guys who actually had GREAT talent, showed it in the league and fizzled out. Keith Van Horn is another good example - just not to the same level as McGrady.

Any other ideas?