What Happened to Alex Ochoa in 1998?

Alex Ochoa (MLB Player Cover)

Alex Ochoa endured the worst year of his Major League career in 1998. The former top prospect was recently traded by the New York Mets to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Rich Becker. Ochoa was considered a high-upside player who, while coming off a down year, was just one season removed from an excellent … Read more

What Happened to Tracy McGrady in 1998?

Tracy McGrady (Blog Cover) With Post Title and Picture of McGrady

Tracy McGrady, otherwise known as T-Mac, was not a household name in 1998. Instead, McGrady was entering his 2nd season with The Toronto Raptors after being drafted 9th overall just one year earlier. In his rookie season (the 1997-1998 season), Mcgrady averaged 7.0 PPG and 4.2 RPG while starting 17 of the 64 games he … Read more

1998 NBA Draft

1998 NBA Draft

The 1998 NBA Draft occurred on June 24, 1998, in Vancouver British Columbia, Canada at General Motors Place. It is best known as the draft that enabled Vince Carter and Dirk Nowitzki to enter the league. Former Finals MVP Paul Pierce was also selected in 1998, by the Boston Celtics, at #10. To this date, … Read more