Krause was very satisfied with McGrady's performance, although the trade for Pippen was not going smoothly due to injury issues, but he believed there would definitely be a lottery team willing to take the risk.
However, after McGrady had left, Jerry Krause received bad news from the team's sports medicine expert, "Tracy was born with spinal scoliosis, and with a condition like that, playing professional basketball, he could last at most five to six years. Of course, there's a possibility of a miracle, but Tracy is unlikely to maintain his health over a long period."
This news struck Krause like lightning from a clear sky, "How many teams do you think know about this?"
"I think any team that has worked him out knows this, scoliosis is not exactly a hidden danger that's difficult to find."
Krause fell silent, with this, McGrady's draft position became even more uncertain.
He possessed top-level talent and fame, yet also carried a serious risk of injury.