How CHOOSING Penny Hardaway over Shaquille O'Neal ENDED the Orlando Magic dynasty

The Orlando Magic was one of the budding dynasties in the 90s.
Led by Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway, the Magic was once the NBA's hottest team, especially after Michael Jordan's first retirement.
But what happened to this young and up-and-coming core who was considered the "team of the future" at that time?
What led to its untimely demise?
Find out how the Magic botched the 1996 free agency of O'Neal that ended what could've been one of the greatest dynasties ever assembled.

[@BRYxMONTANA]

Shaq chose the lakers and LA market. Nothing to do with Penny. Even looking back at it now Shaq said he would’ve signed the deal with Orlando cause by 99 he could’ve renegotiate a bigger deal. 99-00 is the year he won mvp.

[@MatthewWilliams-tv6cy]

Shaq got offered 4 years 80 million but he wanted over 100

[@dreamcage1801]

Shaq got real greedy and let his ego get to his head

[@bobbymarsh1]

ShaQ went for the money and Laker legacy Orlando didn’t have a say

[@big-l5771]

No the biggest mistake was Penny signing before Shaq was secured . If it wasnt for Shaq Penny wouldve been a GSW. Bet CWeb wouldve done it different

[@howsittastes]

Shaq chose the Lakers..