Scott Rafferty

Joined: Sep 12, 2013

Scott Rafferty is an NBA writer for The Step Back and Sporting News. You can also find his work on Rolling Stone. In his mind, Tracy McGrady is the greatest basketball player of all time.

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 31: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers controls the ball against Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on May 31, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NBA Free Agency 2018: 5 offseason targets for the Golden State Warriors

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 06: Philadelphia 76ers Guard Ben Simmons (25) guards Cleveland Cavaliers Forward LeBron James (23) in the second half during the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers on April 06, 2018 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Why LeBron James should and shouldn’t sign with the 76ers in free agency

CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 20: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends against LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the game at Quicken Loans Arena on January 20, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Who should the Cavaliers trade the No. 8 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft for?

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 03: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors drives against Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the 2018 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 3, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

How much has Kevin Durant’s game actually changed since last season?

PHILADELPHIA,PA - NOVEMBER 20 : Donovan Mitchell

What’s the next step for Donovan Mitchell, Ben Simmons and Jayson Tatum?

BOSTON, MA - MAY 13: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is defended by Marcus Morris #13 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 13, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

The Celtics have the depth to defend LeBron James in ways the Pacers, Raptors couldn’t

PHILADELPHIA, PA - May 5: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics reacts against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semi Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 5, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

In appreciation of Al Horford’s two-way brilliance in the NBA Playoffs

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 29: Chris Paul #3 and Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets high five in Game One of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Utah Jazz during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 29, 2018 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Clint Capela proved he’s the glue that holds the Rockets together in Game 1

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 19: Dario Saric

The 76ers are getting a huge boost from their role players

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 15: LeBron James

How the Pacers contained LeBron James and the Cavaliers in Game 1

TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 25: Lou Williams

Stating the case for every Sixth Man of the Year candidate

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 21: LaMarcus Aldridge

The Spurs have been all-in on LaMarcus Aldridge’s post-ups

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 2: Fred VanVleet

How Fred VanVleet became the NBA’s unlikeliest linchpin

CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 10: Malik Monk

What happened to Malik Monk?

PORTLAND, OR - MARCH 3: Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard has been playing like an MVP

HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 28: Josh Jackson

Don’t forget about Josh Jackson