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Sometimes the most exciting part of the season is the off-season, as fans fantasize and dream about their favorite players and favorite teams. After all, the game is much bigger than what happens on the court. That's why morning shows and analysts are breaking down every facet of the game for the fans to enjoy.

More often than not, speculating on what may or may not happen is half the fun. Instead of focusing on what is, let's look at what almost was and revisit some of the biggest 'What Ifs' in NBA history. Because of his immense success in San Antonio, it is hard to imagine the greatest powerful word of all time playing anywhere else.



Yet, after winning his first championship in 1999, and the lost pretty handily to the s the following season, and what now seems impossible was very close to becoming a reality. With an already-established superstar in Tracy McGrady and loads to spend, the emerged as front-runners to land Duncan that off-season. However, they didn’t see the sites on Duncan alone.

The team was very intrigued by the prospect of adding a third star to the mix and becoming the NBA’s next great dynasty. That third star ended up being future Hall of Famer, Grant Hill. The Potential Trio's Stats from the Previous Season Tim Duncan 23.

2 12.4 3.2 49.

0 Tracy McGrady 15.4 6.3 3.

3 45.1 Grant Hill 25.8 6.

6 5.2 48.9 The Magic met with both Hill and Duncan that summer, and according to Hill, the deal was as good as done until one crucial mistake cost them everything.

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