The Sugar Land Skeeters have invited Tracy McGrady to spring training, giving him a chance to make the independent Atlantic League team.

A seven-time NBA All-Star, McGrady has been training to become a pitcher.

"We're intrigued by the progress Tracy has made thus far and really commend him for putting in the work," Skeeters manager Gary Gaetti said.

McGrady played baseball from age 5 until his senior year in high school.