Can McGrady replace Kobe and partner with the Sharks to win the championship? Horry: It’s hard to say. Malone didn’t win the championship even though he came here.

Basketball 12:49am, 27 October 2025 137

Recently, Lakers star Horry talked about Tracy McGrady's remarks on the show that he could win the championship by replacing Kobe with the Sharks on the podcast "Byron Scott 's Fast Break".

" McGrady said on the show that if he replaced Kobe and O'Neal, he could also win the championship. Regarding this statement, I think people tend to ignore the importance of the team. A team is like a jigsaw puzzle, each part must fit perfectly. McGrady is an excellent player, but can he cooperate with O'Neal and win the championship? Winning the championship, I'm not sure. Kobe's style and defensive ability are unique, which makes his role in the team unique. Even though players like Karl Malone were able to join, they failed to win the championship (lost to the Pistons in 2004). Therefore, the match of personality and role is also very important," Horry said.

"For example, Charles Barkley has mentioned many times that despite his outstanding personal abilities, the chemistry of the team is the key. For another example, the success of the Lakers in 2020 lies in the complementary roles of each player, and point guard Rondo also played his good organizational skills. The Warriors' Big Four The reason why "Head" is successful is that Klay Thompson not only defends well, but also creates space for Durant on the offensive end. The success of the Miami Heat's Big Three era is also due to the tacit cooperation between the players. Therefore, even if McGrady joins, there are still many variables in whether he can cooperate with O'Neal and win the championship." Horry said.

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