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NBA4 Players Who had the chance to be the GOAT NBA player

For some reason, the GOAT debate has had so much more emphasis these days more than ever. In this respect, the three usual suspects — in no particular order — are Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James. It is without question that all three players have had a tremendous impact on the sport, and […]

Orlando MagicShaquille O'Neal: Ranking Shaq's 3 best teammates of all-time

Shaquille O’Neal had a storied Hall of Fame career filled with a plethora of accomplishments: four NBA championships, three Finals MVPs, a league MVP, and 14 All-NBA honors to name a few. Likewise, Shaq also played with plenty of teammates throughout his 19-year NBA career. Guys like Kobe Bryant, Penny Hardaway and Dwyane Wade. Some […]

NBAIsiah Thomas thinks today's players would have aspired to be like Penny Hardaway, Grant Hill if they didn't get hurt

NBA legend Isiah Thomas believes today’s players would’ve aspired to become like Grant Hill or Penny Hardaway if they didn’t get injured. Thomas aired his sentiments during the May 29 episode of NBA TV’s “Open Court,” via the network’s official Twitter account. The two biggest what-ifs for me in terms of injuries is Grant Hill […]

NBAPenny Hardaway reflects on the time Michael Jordan wore his shoes

One of the most memorable moments in NBA sneaker history was that time when Michael Jordan laced up in Penny Hardaway’s Air Flight One’s in Game 3 of the 1995 Eastern Conference matchup between the Chicago Bulls and the Orlando Magic. To this day, the details surrounding that epic occurrence is still filled with ambiguity. […]

NBAPenny Hardaway reacts to Timberwolves' Derrick Rose scoring 50 points

Former NBA player and current University of Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway knows first-hand what Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose has been through. In his early days with the Orlando Magic, Hardaway was a superstar and transcendent talent. He made the All-Star team four times and averaged at least 20 points per game three […]

NBAJayson Tatum works out with Penny Hardaway

Last year’s draft class was a pretty deep one in terms of the number of rookies who made significant impact for their respective team. Ben Simmons and Donovan Mitchell, the two rookies that were leading the Rookie of the Year Race for the majority of the year, both put up gaudy numbers and led their […]

NBAPenny Hardaway considered heavy favorite to replace Tubby Smith at Memphis

Now without a head coach following the recent firing of head coach Tubby Smith, the Memphis Tigers are currently in the midst of their search for his successor. Someone has already emerged as a favorite to take over his role, though, with one of their most popular players before possibly becoming the next one to […]

NBAMarkieff Morris compares Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons to Shaquille O'Neal, Penny Hardaway

The Philadelphia 76ers have been turning plenty of heads early this season because of the amount of success they’ve been having. It’s been a while since the Sixers looked respectable on the court, but thanks to the one-two punch of center Joe Embiid and point guard Ben Simmons, Philly has quickly transformed into a team […]

NBA10 NBA Stars Whose Careers Were Derailed By Injuries

A unique trait to all professional sports, especially in the USA, are the so called “What if” scenarios. From barbershops and social media to major TV networks speculations about the outcome of events are constantly being brought up. Unfortunately, one of the most common “what if”-s revolves around players whose careers suffered because of injuries. […]

Golden State WarriorsThe elusive 10/10/10 triple-double has only been recorded six times; Andre Iguodala did it twice

A great deal of the Golden State Warriors’ success can be alluded to the presence of Andre Iguodala. The veteran swingman could easily be a starter for any other NBA team, yet he remains as a luxury to the Warriors off the bench. Known for his multi-faceted game, the former NBA Finals MVP owns bragging […]

San Antonio SpursSpurs news: Penny Hardaway clarifies comment on Kawhi Leonard's superstar status

Note: Changes were made to correct Hardaway’s statement, per USA TODAY Sports. Former NBA player Penny Hardway has been part of a lot of headlines recently following his controversial comments on Kawhi Leonard. The former apparently does not consider the latter as a superstar, as Leonard refuses to be the face of the league due […]

San Antonio SpursSpurs news: Penny Hardaway does not consider Kawhi Leonard a superstar

Since entering the league seven years ago, San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard has drawn a lot of praise for his demeanor on and off the court, and how he excels on offense and defense. He is now widely considered as one of the best, if not the best, two-way players in the NBA today, […]

Orlando MagicShaquille O'Neal still thanks about what his Magic team could have achieved

Led by Shaquille O’Neal and Penny Hardaway, the Orlando Magic had the ingredients for a dynasty, or at least an extended stronghold of the Eastern Conference. When this partnership blossomed, the team went to the 1995 NBA Finals. The following year, they won 60 games. If not for Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon, who knows […]

Los Angeles LakersPenny Hardaway knew D'Angelo Russell was special a long time ago

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell has been compared to NBA great Penny Hardaway by many, which is quite the compliment for a player heading into his second year in the league. The No. 2 pick in the 2015 draft shares many similarities to the four-time NBA All-Star. Both are sizeable guards that can facilitate […]

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