Penny Hardaway Documentary Basketball

SPORTS EDUCATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. DO NOT OWN ANY COPYRIGHT 2020. Hardaway was selected by the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the 1993 NBA draft (third pick overall), but was traded along with three future first-round picks to the Orlando Magic for the rights to first overall pick Chris Webber. The Magic's intent was to draft Webber and pair him with Shaquille O'Neal until Hardaway - whose desire was to play alongside O'Neal - requested a second workout to show why he should be their pick. Two days before the draft, Hardaway participated in a pick-up basketball game with several Magic players and local talent and impressed the organization enough to make the draft day trade. During the 1994-95 NBA season, the Magic won a franchise record 57 games while Hardaway averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game. He was named a starter in his first NBA All-Star game and was named All-NBA First Team. The highlight of the playoff run was the second-round defeat of the Chicago Bulls. Along with Shaquille O'Neal, he led his team to the NBA Finals, where they were swept by the Houston Rockets. Despite the sweep Hardaway averaged 24.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 8 assists in the series, while shooting 50% from the field. An injury to star teammate Shaquille O'Neal at the start of the 1995-96 NBA season forced Hardaway to garner more of the scoring load during the first few weeks of the season. He responded by leading the Magic to a 17-5 start. He was named NBA Player of the Month for November by averaging 27.0 points, 6.5 assists, 5.8 rebounds, 2.2 steals, and 1 block per game. He was named a starter in the NBA All-Star Game for the second consecutive season while leading the Magic to a franchise record 60 wins. For the season he was named to the All-NBA First Team for the second consecutive year while averaging 21.7 points, 7.1 assists and 4.3 rebounds and capturing 166 steals which was good for 5th in the league. He also finished third in MVP voting. Hardaway was again the only player in the NBA who averaged at least twenty points and five assists and shot fifty percent on field goals during the regular season. The Magic's playoff run ended in the Eastern Conference Finals to the eventual champion Chicago Bulls. In the twelve-game playoff run Hardaway averaged 23.3 points, 6 assists, and 4.7 rebounds. The departure of O'Neal during the off-season to the Los Angeles Lakers left Hardaway as the lone star on the Magic heading into the 1996-97 NBA season. Hardaway struggled through an injury-filled season but still managed to be named a starter for the third consecutive time in the NBA All-Star game. During the season, Hardaway, being the team leader, led a coup to fire then coach Brian Hill with only 33 games left during the season. In 59 regular-season games he averaged 20.5 points, 5.6 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game and was named to the All-NBA Third Team. The Magic managed to make the playoffs with a 45-win season. In the playoffs the Magic fell 0-2 to the Miami Heat in the first round. Hardaway then scored 42 points in game 3 and 41 in Game 4 to force a Game 5 in Miami (becoming the 1st player in NBA history to score 40 points in back to back playoff games when his team scores less than 100 while also being the first player to score 40 points back to back in the playoffs against a Pat Riley-coached team). Hardaway scored 33 points in Game 5 but the Magic fell short. Hardaway finished the playoffs with averages of 31 points, 6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.4 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game. His playoff scoring average finished a close second to Michael Jordan (31.1). A devastating left knee injury incurred early in the 1997-98 NBA season required surgery and forced him to miss the majority of the season. Despite injury, he was voted to start NBA All-Star Game for fourth straight year, and had six points and three assists in 12 minutes at New York. However, he was criticized for attempting a comeback sooner than expected by playing in the All-Star Game. He played his last game a week after the All-Star game and missed the remainder of the season (Hardaway has since endured another four surgeries on his left knee up to the present that have gradually deteriorated his explosive athletic abilities). In 19 games he averaged 16.4 points, 4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.5 steals.

[@AnthonySmith-bq2if]

He didn't win a championship in the NBA but he won a championships with these kids. Hall of Famer in my eyes

[@gozer825]

He saved their lives while at it. How many of them would have ended up in a gang if not for the love of basketball?

[@d-rockanomaly9243]

lol laaaaaaaaaaame xD jkjk

[@KingKratos79]

FACTS

[@jonesross517]

Absolutely!!!!!

[@aldinewestfield5821]

As a Rocket fan he surely has a championship heart

[@ATL1995]

Before Kobe/Shaq, there was Penny/Shaq.... one of the most exciting duos to watch in the 90s, maybe ever

[@rulerofall2320]

Lets just forget about MJ and Scottie and say “maybe ever”🤦🏽‍♂️😂

[@cm70425]

@@rulerofall2320 bruh Shaq and Penny was amazing. Yea MJ and Scottie was great but when Penny hit the league the game changed. First time we saw a one guard with his size to dominate the game the way he did. His vision, knowledge, on top of his skill set, smh Penny was the truth. Shaq breaking backboards and than your one guard is 6'8 dunking on big men. They was beating people not only physically but psychologically. I was a kid than so to be grown now and learn more about Penny but what happened between them, this doc was dope.

[@nigelio3]

@@rulerofall2320 He said "one of" and he is absolutely right. An amazing duo that never really got a chance to do great things.

[@rulerofall2320]

Eli S You cant be that blind in seeing that i said “maybe ever”. Cause thats what he wrote🤦🏽‍♂️

[@rulerofall2320]

Cedric Michael You right but MJ is what 6’6? He dunked on everyone already. MJ did it 1st and a lot better. Thats just me tho.

[@degustationsdeseattle]

20:21 I cried when Penny said, "I had a torn my meniscus and that's when everything started to go down hill."

[@CharlesSmith-mj4lj]

I know when Shaq left everybody has to step up n do a little bit more and the Xtra shit caused injuries bcuz now you putting unnecessary stress on the body none of them were the same after he left

[@MajinErick]

Injuries happen, but in the scope of things.....nobody could stop him. He's definitely one of the greatest in my book.

[@mlkboogie8172]

Totally agreed… it was always special to watch him play! ✌🏽From France…

[@georgechandler9098]

Yea injuries held him back

[@PIP...33]

@@januszwojcieszak1809 HILL AND PENNY BEST SF AND PG IN HISTORY. I DONT CARE WHAT OTHERS SAY I KNOW WHAT I HAVE SEEN. THOSE 2 GUYS ARE GOAT LEVELS.

[@PIP...33]

@@georgechandler9098 IN MY EER 3 BEST PLAYERS IN NBA WERE PENNY AND HILL ALSO OLAJUWON. MJ WAS GREAT START OF 90'S BUT 1993-99 THERE WAS ONLY 3 PLAYERS I WATCHED THAT GREAT. JORDAN WAS MORE LIKE 1987-1991 NOT MID OR LATE 90S

[@handsomeX]

Yup. Penny as well as Grant Hill.

[@woodsd4]

IN THE 1990's! BESIDES MICHEAL JORDAN, Penny Hardaway WAS EVERYONE'S FAVORITE PLAYER....BIG FACTS!

[@leojrclavel9934]

dude you forgot grant hill

[@gozer825]

Jordan pippen penny hill my top 4 in that era.

[@shennypen]

@@gozer825 golden era

[@sloaiza81]

wrong. EVERYBODY loved Penny. Not everybody loved MJ.

[@allanhouston6759]

MJ, Grant Hill, Penny Hardaway, Larry Johnson, Allan Houston, Tim Hardaway, Latrell Sprewell, Steve Smith.

[@finnbalor8021]

“Penny Hardaway you don’t owe me nothing, I owe you”-Shaq 😭😭😭😭

[@aliceandcat2228]

Well after all that lobbying to get Penny for ORL, Shaq left him for Hollywood. There wasn't even a trade to at least send some help for Penny like draft picks as far as I know.

[@timhdz]

@@aliceandcat2228 bro he realized he couldn’t get it done with him bc of the injuries can you blame him, then jerry west was in his ear talm bout Kobe already

[@aliceandcat2228]

@@timhdz Penny's knee injury happened in 1997 season. Shaq left in 96. And Shaq admitted after he retired that the reason he left ORL was mostly because of Hollywood opportunities like his movies and music. Of course the reason he gave when he was playing was because ORL did not offer him a contract fast enough to prevent people from criticizing on what would be seen as a selfish move on his side. They also made it in the finals in 95 with Penny playing 77 games with 20ppg at 50%FG. I would not call that injury plague yet. Lol

[@skah80]

@@aliceandcat2228 • Shaq wanted the max that he rightfully deserved and Orlando was too cheap to give him one. What was he supposed to do when he gets offered a 7yr/$120M contract by LA? Turn it down and wait for the Magic to make you their minds? Penny was a better fit for Orlando than C-Webb. Shaq did them a solid.

[@aliceandcat2228]

@@skah80 According to Pat Williams the GM of ORL that time, they match LAL offer to Shaq. But Shaq still choose LAL. So it's not like they did not try. ORL team also was a loaded and a championship team in 96 while LAL pretty much almost kick everyone out in the team to clear cap room and had to rebuild the roster. That and ORL was the only team to defeat CHI with Jordan since DET in a full playoff series. So in terms of winning, ORL had the pieces to challenge CHI and the ones who would have reigned in the East right after Jordan. So Shaqs choice for the same money is stay in ORL ready to win or join a rebuilding LAL at that time.

[@simonforrest2522]

As a Basketball fan in the UK in the 90's Penny was THE man in my eyes..Never seen ANYTHING so slick on a court and i'm so very glad that he's going good things now..LIVING LEGEND!!!!

[@PIP...33]

HERE IN SERBIA TOO, PENNY AND GRANT HILL 2 BEST PLAYERS IN NBA.

[@handsomeX]

​@@PIP...33Yup. Grant Hill was unstoppable too.

[@jpo4018]

Can an athlete/ person be more humble than this man? Good job grandma for raising the definition of a role model. Always been a Penny Hardaway fan..never heard his name in the same sentence with negativity. HALL OF FAME!!

[@josephjohnson1057]

Except for that toe thing. I’m willing to forget that he was very young then.

[@commercializedhip-hopisdea1019]

Penny has one of the best 90s Basketball shoes ever.

[@RAWREBELRADIO]

Facts

[@dimitriskatsoulis4986]

You mean the one who was half white half black!

[@vanbrown9201]

FACTS...

[@commercializedhip-hopisdea1019]

@@dimitriskatsoulis4986 Nike Air Penny 2's are the one's I'm referring to.

[@handsomeX]

Totally agree! To this day it's probably the best pair of basketball kicks I've ever worn. Both in comfort and durability 💯🎯

[@bigmike8564]

Webber said it best- “If you don’t know who Penny Hardaway is, I ain’t gonna waste my time trying to explain, because you’re not really a Basketball fan” Truth spoken

[@LadellTurner]

Exactly!

[@stevesung573]

Foreal

[@iamLODD]

Lol thats why I dont entertain any of these young cats calling Lebron “goat”. They dont care about any history before 2012

[@swl9380]

Amen

[@Kinglegend-nq9dp]

Big facts 💯

[@emanuelfrederick9897]

Penny Hardaway will forever be a Hall of Famer to me. Penny Hardaway as a player and a person will never be forgotten. He will always be a champion a winner, and a child of God with faith. As a spectator, and ex ball player, Penny Hardaway is a Superstar, With all sincerity THANK YOU, for all the exciting moments, the exciting highlights, The Amazing playing that you Illustrated, demonstrated and I'm thankful and grateful for having the opportunity to see it. A Kobe Bryant, Steph Curry all all in one

[@Handysoccersc]

Especially now that eddie jones shawn marion level players are getting in the hall of fame/ up for nomination .

[@brandonbennett7337]

Yes sir!!!

[@superflick100]

Not everyone cared for Jordan. Penny was universally loved.

[@JoK110266]

great story bro, he just never won jackshit.

[@penny1ct]

Gold 🏅

[@mohamadceraj3224]

As a kid growing up in Cape Town South Africa... I loved penny

[@creydadj]

Glad Penny found his real calling after the NBA.

[@MC-rf8sx]

Same God bless

[@barz2k12]

Hooping was his real calling he was a better player then coach...for a minute he was a top 5 player in the league

[@user-tg3lo8do6y]

Penny the BEST!!!

[@ianisaac2501]

Yes.

[@AvenueI77]

I agree

[@garygill7540]

Just imagine what would’ve been if Grant Hill and Penny Hardaway never had injuries

[@shawnwilson330]

TMac as well

[@cocopops8441]

@@shawnwilson330 tmacs injury’s came at the end of his prime

[@mistaslimpickens]

@@cocopops8441 no that's not true... technically a doctor told tmac in high school he would never play pro ball... he was just fortunate to make it as long as he did.

[@alonzohawkins7164]

U gotdam right

[@haneecamper3100]

EXACTLY MAN GRANT IS MY FAVORITE ALL TIME HE MIGHT BE TOP 10 IF IT WEREN'T FOR THAT ANKLE INJURY

[@juancamacho634]

i just cry my eyes out.. im so happy for him. always a legend in my eyes

[@dejaunwalker8702]

Mo to

[@baseman00]

glad I'm not the only one.

[@shanehuang2111]

What a great documentary! Today's kids can not imagine how big Penny was in the 90s.

[@darrentinonzii340]

I agree Mr Huangi

[@mehtaabsandhu199]

The only player with the balls to go head to head with mj other than Kobe 🙏🏻🙏🏻 respect

[@alanhung1428]

Did you forget Allen Iverson? kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWqaaIV5l9qkfM0

[@allanhouston6759]

Grant Hill, Penny Hardaway, Allen Iverson,

[@justincurry7162]

Jordon wore Penny hardaway shoes in a game. That's respect!!

[@tremain7056]

Yeah you clearly forgot about Iverson and Grant Hill (pre-injuries) for that matter lol

[@dresheraton9276]

Iverson

[@marcdort]

Im from Orlando and still we wear his jersey proud, some people will do great things no matter what life has thrown at you and he's one #1

[@charismatic9904]

Its a mixture bro. Im 40. From fla. Half the 1 jerseys are penny. Other half are mcgrady.

[@slick_grimes7121]

Alex D and McGrady wore #1 because of Penny

[@jrose7381]

Besides 23 bulls jersey that was prob the most popular jersey of that decade

[@marcdort]

@@jrose7381 yes sir I agree

[@robertramirez5230]

Penny didnt come close to his prime, same with d-rose

[@bL3dbL4k]

Penny Hardaway, Grant Hill, Alonzo Mourning, Shawn Kemp, Jason Kidd, Chris Webber.. A few of my favorites in this time period.

[@johnlinarez6554]

In my book of NBA players Penny is the best on and off he is bless 🙏 by the most high god keep doing what you have come to do Serv

[@vicokwaro]

my favorite nba player ever finally fulfills his destiny, its beautiful..

[@salvadorperez9980]

He belongs in the Hall of Fame

[@lbjmase2933]

For sure . after watching this . without a doubt hes a HOF

[@justinalley3399]

no he dosent

[@lbjmase2933]

@Jay Rock Jinx if tmac was in the hall of fame . he should be in too he made the finals atleast . tmac never did. And this doc way better than jordan bs last dance

[@jveeze2551]

Lbj mase L

[@stanman790]

he will make it based off his complete body of work

[@dlginvestment6898]

If Penny Hardaway didn't get hurt. He would have been a top ten NBA Player.

[@joehristovski9480]

I think Shaq was right bro..... after he left he had alot to do and carry the Team...... injuries started cripping in...... he played injured for too long as well..... came back for the NBA All Star injured.

[@Iamdasouth]

Not top 10 Top 5

[@prettyboyslim1983]

He would been the only player surpass Jordan

[@g.a.c7306]

So many good player injury when play with Orlando, Penny, Grant Hill and Howard.....

[@BigDiscussions76Sports]

Facts. His game was sick.

[@1Butterfly404]

I STILL have my Penny Hardaway jersey. It doesn’t fit but I still got it! ❤️ Penny!

[@ajrivera0804]

is it me or is it just hardaway never gets old.

[@DocFlint]

I was thinking the same thing. He looks at least 10 years younger than he is.

[@ajrivera0804]

@@DocFlint his the babyface assassin one of the biggesr what ifs

[@americanleisurepools6431]

Penny in his prime was one of the greatest ever

[@shemhernandez8640]

Yeah better than kobe

[@americanleisurepools6431]

B- HERNANDEZ close, both are great

[@dadditz]

he didn't even reached his prime 😔

[@silviatrophin9955]

@@dadditz sadly he didnt ...

[@silviatrophin9955]

@@americanleisurepools6431 when you compare kobe to penny then you gotta compare them at the same age. kobe at the age of 22 was maybe half as good as 22 year old penny... penny never reached his prime

[@sheldevsim]

Penny is a pop icon. How many people can remain so popular for all these years and had an injury plagued career. Love this guy!

[@super.cool.91]

D-Rose has too

[@michaelliu8196]

His partnership with Nike made him legendary.

[@demi2931]

that's true. the only people with that situation i can think of off the top of my head are grant hill and maybe tmac. only a 4-time all star, but there would be pitchforks and knives in spring field if he wan't enducted in the hall of fame.

[@robglobal1]

DRose, Grant hill, Tmac and in Baseball Griffey Jr to name a few that come to mind

[@FS-zt6tm]

I feel like Brandon Roy will lead a similar path. Ironically both him and Penny are 2 of my favorite players

[@nikkoleotalbin6706]

One of my 2 fave player in 90's era! MJ AND PENNY!!

[@gabryvk]

My favorite player EVER. I was 11 in ‘95.....I played basketball.....I wanted to be just like him. I’m 37 now....And watching this.....I feel exactly the same way. Idol.

[@councilmanrashadtate1228]

HES A HALL OF FAME PERSON!!!!

[@ianisaac2501]

Penny Hardaway........He was one of a kind.

[@ericgoodwyn5918]

He touch lives at his expense! I always been a fan of penny hardaway ever since he signed his autograph for me in Orlando! Words can’t tell you about him you have to meet him in person!

[@emanuelfrederick9897]

As a retired semi senior citizen play the game of basketball as a guard, who has seen NBA since the 60s, I can say that Penny Hardaway should go down in history and even the Hall of Fame regardless of his show coming as one of the best guards ever in the NBA. Penny Hardaway in my mind, was So good, in his prime, was definitely on the level of any guard and the NBA. The Orlando Magic was so good they were almost Unstoppable. During that time when Shaquille O'Neal join the Orlando Magic his inability to increase his foul shooting and developing a high percentage shooting ability within 15 ft was probably the only reason why they did not go further. To add to injury the media tried to create problems between these two players relationship.

[@kingof1selff377]

Penny is a legend in my book.. one of the best nba player and to go back home and show love to his friend and helping shows how real and loyal he is.. #respect #1❤

[@robbnoble1509]

No doubt in my mind if he had stayed healthy he would have become a legend, up there with Kobe, Shaq, Duncan, Olajuwan, etc. in top 10 all time conversations.

[@johnnydavisjr4819]

Robb Noble I truly agree there are a lot players that could have had great careers Lynn bias etc it’s a extremely long list things happen

[@iyamom4]

He is still a legend!

[@daledan-irabor3018]

Johnny Davis jr Lens Bias was supposed to be the dude to challenge Jordan and continue the Celtics’ dominance after Bird. It’s really sad he did after the draft

[@johnnydavisjr4819]

Robb Noble well that will ever be answered

[@stamina4357]

EASILY.

[@ajasuncion6233]

I am a big Penny Hardaway fan. I am so glad to see him coaching at Memphis University his alma mater and seeing so many new Penny videos in KZbin. Go Penny!!!

[@Real2k25]

Me to he's great guy was great player before he got hurt

[@kakauga]

Kome bre ti mater??!

[@lilbisket123]

@aj asuncion

[@lilbisket123]

I have a throwback Hardaway Jersey for sale if anyone interested!

[@brooklynsennyhardaway2430]

MY FAVORITE ALL TIME PLAYER #TeamPenny

[@chrisa.9977]

As a Suns fan, Penny we loved you man and still do. Loved seeing you play in PHX. God bless!

[@darrentinonzii340]

Fuck yeah dude

[@aleahsylvester]

My favorite player back in the day. Begged my mom for a Orlando Magic starter jacket. She got it for me for Christmas. Unwrapping that gift on Christmas day is one of my best memories as a kid. Funny enough, someone just sent me this video and coincidence I'm wearing his jersey right now.

[@theeone9805]

Same here, as a Mexican American i always admired him as a kid. Always wanted his shoes but could never afford them as a kid.

[@demondsimien9786]

I can remember back in the mid 90's when Penny step on the scene in the NBA, dude ripped the league apart. he was something different, we haven't seen a guy 6'7" with the ability to run, jump and handle the rock like he did, at that time. The closes payer to come near was Pipen, who wasn't much of a passer like Penny but had all of the other skill sets. In the 90's I was the biggest Penny fan in the City of Houston. back in Junior high and high school my teammates use to call me Lil Penny because I use to look like the guy and dedicated my game to him. The 95 Finals was hard for me as I went with the Orlando Magic to win the series vs the Rockets. It was bitter sweet because as a you kid my family lived in Orlando for a few years before moving back home to Houston in 1987. I can remember going to Westwood Mall in Southwest Houston to purchase the Nike Penny Flight shoe. This wasn't his 1st signature, but I wanted that shoe. Every shoe that dropped in the 90's that had Penny name and the 1-cent logo attached to it I purchased them. Thanks for the memories Penny.

[@elbowgang9715]

Honestly Grant Hill and Penny was different from Pippen. He never had a truly fluid flashy handle like those two had. Penny half spin step back and Grant Hill hesi-crossover moves were unstoppable. Pippen never had a go to move like that thats why he peaked at 22 points a game with no Jordan.

[@stevesung573]

Stephen May but Pippen’s defense was on a whole another level

[@tka060681]

@@elbowgang9715 ya grant hill and penny is more talented than pippen offensively. I rewatch the game 7 between Lakers and trailblazers, pippen did nothing , can't even drive and attack the paint, and of course a poor shooter.

[@retiredgod727]

Penny hardaway the GOAT that never was! Insane ability ruined by misfortune

[@victor11218]

Damn you said what I would've said. Thanks i felt that.

[@bradhicks5558]

One of the best basketball stories ever

[@VerbalKush]

I thought I loved Penny for his NBA abilities. Nah Penny it’s way passed that. What you’ve done for these kids is priceless champ. You are and always will be a champion. God bless you bro. ❤️💯🙏🏾🤝

[@bjnt92281]

One of my top 3 favorite players growing up. He had Jordan’s scoring ability and athleticism with Magic Johnson’s court vision and size. First ballot Hall of Famer if he stays healthy.

[@elbowgang9715]

Lol I like Penny but Mike was a different caliber athlete, especially before 93, and he won 10 scoring titles for a reason. Penny peak probably would've been 25 points, 9 assists and 6 boards a game wich is first ballot worthy

[@rezap5331]

He was something. Everybody says he is no Jordan but who knows. He dunks like Jordan, he passes like Magic. He could be better. If not, Jordan would bring the best out of him within the competition. Jordan would drag him, push him to be the best. What a rivalry we could have seen.

[@victor11218]

@Domini478 he just said that he had MJ scoring ability and athleticism. Meaning he could light up the scoring board and take flight and dunk on some shit. He didn't say he was better than mj. Popularity wise at one point he was second to MJ in super star category besides Shaq

[@victor11218]

@@bigpoppa6658 Tracy macgrady too

[@victor11218]

@@rezap5331 we did saw a rivalry it just didn't last long. Remember MJ was on his way out the door but we did see them in the Simi finals and the 96 playoffs and and regular season games from 96,97 and 98

[@mycommentpwnz]

He had Scottie Pippen's body, but the skill and shooting of a PURE guard. You don't see that many 6'7 point-guards/shooting-guards, with LONG arms, and he was one of the best.

[@goodgame7666]

No him and Scottie where to different ball players numnuts

[@Job.Well.Done_01]

Well said !

[@handsomeX]

​​@@goodgame7666He said Piippen's BODY, not playing style 😂 Reading comprehension is a valuable skill.

[@amandagarcia6944]

Penny Hard away you're 9ne of my favorite you will always be my num 1 HALL OF FAME FOREVER 💚💚💚💚🙏🙏🙏 nd that's the LEGACY you wanted to be remember nd it's FOREVER. You have nd a guardian angel with you nd he's guiding you ALWAYS 🙏🙏🙏🙏💚

[@ashunt29]

One of the best people that ever came out of Memphis and Tennessee. His story is still being written. What a great example of turning his triumph in the NBA into being a winning coach with future stars like James Wiseman. Those are the kind of men and coaches we grew up with. We need more men like him for our young boys.

[@Blackseed1978]

I never been to Memphis, Tennessee but this made me want to visit. Been a fan of Penny since I was a kid growing up.

[@heatherphillips5575]

You don't want to visit here, it's a shit hole.

[@rhyno8644]

Hakeem Olajuwan is the only reason Penny doesn't have a ring. They were just too experienced.

[@grindhard4312]

@@heatherphillips5575 Its not a shit hole to the ppl that live there bro! I grew up outside the city and I know living there wasn't ideal but its home. So visit if you want to, take in the pride and history of the city.

[@athank348]

A very special place to be !

[@bradlott9876]

Memphis (901) is a tough place….

[@ShadomanG]

A 6'7 ATHLETIC point guard who could shoot, score, drive, PASS. His body unfortunately failed him within the NBA, but when healthy he was a top 5 player for those few peak years. Would have been in the HOF & a champion. Imagine what he & Shaq could have done & almost did! So happy to see him rediscover his calling & regain the love for basketball/coaching

[@owainkanaway8345]

His body didn't fail him. His injuries later on his career could have been avoided. What happened to Penny was that he had a cartilage tear on his left knee in the beginning of the 96-97 season, and had surgery that season (see 1st link). After he had the surgery Penny was back on the court again within 2 1/2 weeks (see 2nd link). Penny's knee was not going to fully heal within 2 1/2 weeks, so Penny ended up playing 59 games in the 96-97 season with a knee that wasn't 100% after the surgery. In the 97-98 season he tore his cartilage again and his left knee was forever weakened (see LA times link). Had Orlando allowed Penny's knee to fully heal the first time he tore his cartilage, he would have been 100% healthy for the 97-98 season, and probably would have beaten Chicago. www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1996-11-16-9611151751-story.html www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1996-11-18-9611170740-story.html www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-dec-10-sp-62689-story.html

[@jessievilbar4620]

Correct

[@handsomeX]

​@owainkanaway8345 This is similar to why Andrew Toney's career was cut short in Philadelphia. The team didn't believe that he had an issue with his foot and basically made him play on it. The wear and tear forced him to retire at 29.

[@Imgoodphelps]

Penny was the reason I wore number 25 in junior high school. My first ever basketball card my girlfriend bought for me when she went to Orlando and it was Penny hardaway's rookie card I'm 43 and I still have that card and it's still the only basketball card I ever had

[@markd.holloman5187]

When a documentary makes you tear up with emotion, inspiration, and pride for the people involved that's a good documentary. Thank you for this content. Much love, and light to you Penny for being such a bright spirit.

[@charlescaldwell1691]

One of my favorite players growing up I pray that he gets a National championship in Memphis I'm riding with your Penny Hardaway

[@RAWREBELRADIO]

He will

[@claytonwhyte1616]

Penny is the reason why I started to watch basketball he is one of the best to ever play the game

[@chgofirefighter]

“One” of the best! Not the best, but most definitely one of the best!

[@escobar7796]

@@chgofirefighter tf are you doing he said that?

[@tlowery2124]

Penny was my favorite player. I still have his Orlando Magic #1 jersey and his Team USA #6 Jersey. I had the Penny sneakers and I still remember that my senior class presentation was on Penny Hardaway. Happy to see this documentary on him.

[@RAWREBELRADIO]

This dude was my hero growing up.. When his career went downhill it broke my heart... To see this documentary gave me life again I had Know IDEA he would go on to be the greatest vessel God gave to his hometown and friend... God Bless Penny even more of legend now....

[@matsemillian]

I still have my Orlando Penny jersey from when I was 12-13 years old in 95-96. My favorite player without a doubt. Watching this had me choked up, the nostalgia is killing me. 😭😂 Love from Norway Penny - thanks for the inspiration.

[@TheCoss10]

Nick Anderson scarred Shaq's free throw shooting for life.

[@hezekiahmorris7322]

Dennis Scott or Nick Anderson never showed up in the big game

[@roshaungoolsby4554]

I remember when I was 11 years old watching a Magic game on NBC during the 50 game lockout season Nick Anderson didn't miss a shot in the first half 😳 but didn't make one in the second half and Orlando lost the game🤦🏾‍♂️ can't remember who they played

[@booraidayritsabandal9106]

His glory days are still vivid in my memory. Wow! He was so famous back then. Him, grant hill, kevin garnett, iverson, kemp.. these guys are the very reason i played basketball. Made me teary right now.

[@GoBrand0n]

#RealTalk

[@jonmurphy9554]

Him & Shaq got me into basketball. Living legends.superb athlete, character, and a role model

[@Ahmedaphor]

In the interviews, Penny seems like a solid down to earth dude!

[@muckmire3716]

He was a special player. If I'm starting a team with a non big man, I'm picking Penny or Lebron. He was so versatile and talented

[@tiponosfilmes1245]

My favorite and best point guard you give me so many good times with your magic plays you are mine 1 player 🇦🇴👍

[@someone1457]

Penny is one of my favorite players growing up. I know he is a great player but wow, I never thought he is also such a good person. His story is inspiring.

[@kkkozart7086]

I will always b a penny Hardaway fan!!! Go penny 1!

[@deerazec]

My all time favorite player..penny

[@ikaikamaleko8370]

Hes a natural at coaching, gifted at reaching the kids, so happy for him, awesome.

[@koyowens1397]

MEMPHIS=MAKING EASY MOVES PEOPLE HAVE INTELLIGENT STYLE. THE TENNESSEE TOUCH WE SO BLESSED COUNTRY. TREADWELL HIGH SCHOOL BINGHAMPTON, GOD FIRST Y'ALL

[@grindhard4312]

Like how you switched and changed it up!! I guess that's for the new and improved Memphis today, because i'm from back and day of the old/real MEMPHIS and I know that wasn't it LOL!!

[@thedevilsM45]

This dude’s skill was off the charts. His body wouldn’t hold up. Not his fault

[@michaelsteinkogler4924]

Him and Tracy McGrady

[@hochingyiu14]

@@michaelsteinkogler4924 and Derrick Rose too. similar.

[@danajenkins8558]

Dope Documentary! Penny is a Legend!

[@scomplicated]

After this documentary, I love Penny even more!!

[@essadis]

Man I didn't know anything about Shaq requesting Penny. I'm only 11 minutes in, but, man this is a great documentary.

[@tashiamax3049]

I was and STILL IS a big Anfernee Penny Hardaway fan. Too see him being an inspiration too young black men is a Life Long Championship. Good Job, Well done, Penny Poo👑💖 You made your Grandmother and Mother very PROUD.

[@Willdrknght]

Special guy , the world needs more like him .

[@jeffmosser3803]

Memphis representative here to tell you Penny was the Truth!!! I remember meeting him at a driving range on Summer ave when I was 13. From that day I was a huge Penny fan. Still wear his college jersey to this day

[@tivashomemade]

Im 44 , still wishing to have your nike , penny your my idol !

[@marcusbrander6608]

Shaq and Penny was such an amazing duo! Man I miss that era.

[@Iamdasouth]

Penny is a basketball icon and it should be a movie made off of his life it's truly a love&basketball story.

[@chrisyu327]

NBA is just a beginning of his real journey...... I'm still trying to figure out my life... I'm happy for him that he figure it out his life.... My favorite player in the 90s

[@Duzykutas]

Nice to see Penny giving back to the community. An example to follow.

[@ELZ-R]

What an inspirational human, such humility and grace. God surely smiles on him

[@bigmike8564]

Penny was the one the best! Injury kept him from reaching his peak- but trust me- Penny was destined to be an epic type player!!! I loved him then, I love him now!!!

[@bigsergio04mex]

He's the only guy who had Jordan and Pippen in his fist for at least one game. I remember that game and nobody cant stop this kid. Very fast, very smart, very good.

[@quintondavis3492]

PENNY WAS A BEAST!!!! I went to his basketball camp in Memphis as a teenager in 1996 & 1997.

[@profitstyles1683]

Salute to Penny Hardaway one of the best point guards ive ever seen

[@changchris4649]

Penny's life is such an inspiring story. He was a star with all the fame, he was at the top then lost it all. I think only Penny himself knows what that feels like. Then Lester Middle School saved him just as he saved the school and those kids. After being on the top of the world, went through depression and doubts, he came back to his roots and gave back to his community. Some media might portray Penny as a disappointment, but life isn't about that. Life is about journey through different stages and realize your own purposes. I'm just a fan growing up watching him play, but I'd like to think that by helping and providing guidance to those kids in need, Penny found true happiness.

[@chekwuberayezechi3754]

💯🙏🏼

[@mlspeopleshoulddateeachoth6940]

Sounds like a movie

[@lisalise1622]

Another class act in this world ! God bless this man forevermore !

[@jamestaylor7119]

PENNY HARDAWAY is one of the greatest players ever in nba history,,and one of the rare nba legends that came from poverty in a rough city,,and excelled through it all to the highest level of the nba...many playground basketball legends never make it out,,,but PENNY not only made it out and excelled in the nba,,,but also proved to be a great person in returning home to help and console his friend who was dying,,taking over the coaching responsibilities of his friends team showing great honor and compassion to his friends dying wish........also,,LITTLE PENNY is still to this day the greatest advertising creation of a professional sports player that ive ever seen,,,and PENNY HARDAWAY is also one of the greatest hood nicknames that ive ever seen..........much love and respect to the playground legend turned nba legend ANTHONY """PENNY""" HARDAWAY............I pray 🙏 that the ETERNAL HOLY FATHER continues to bless ANTHONY,,in the name of JESUS CHRIST I ask these things.....

[@iamhumble614]

Penny will always be one of my favorite basketball players to ever play the game

[@maureenikwueme6251]

💯❤️ Penny, you've got to respect the man 👊🏾💪🏾

[@Joeltchapo]

I loved this guy. Crazy skill set. HoFer no doubt

[@marimar5770]

After watching this I’m so happy he is walking in his purpose that god had for him. Better than any nba championship god bless him 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😊😊❤️❤️

[@kato2531]

Always respected Penny's game now I respect the man . What a ball player , what a friend ... Thank you Penny Hardaway .

[@mclazemclaze5463]

One of my favorite player of all time...One true phenomenon at the time...No one was playing like that before the guy came into the league. And he's got the sickest shoes ever apart from AJ. He was more than just a basketball super star, he was a pop culture icon at the time, just like MJ...

[@hardingirls12]

I was obsessed with Penny in the nineties! ❤️ He seems like one of the greatest human beings on the planet.

[@chgofirefighter]

A true gift is to give back, you can have it all but until you don’t open your heart to where you came from then nothing else matters. Some people forget where they came from, Penny never did. It’s sad to see such a talented basketball player never win an NBA championship, but he won a lot more than an NBA championship, he won the hearts of many and to me that’s more important….

[@marcusjackson4968]

I was/am a Penny Hardaway fan like crazy. What a good dude too, how can you not root for that?

[@cdb5001]

Penny was my favourite player as a 12 year old who loved to ball. His combination of silky smooth ball control, clutch shooting and brutal force driving to the bucket made me an instant fan. It's a pity he, Shaq and the Magic couldn't overcome Hakeem and Clyde for that 95 title.

[@trig29]

Truly one of the best docs I have ever seen from beginning to end. God Bless

[@kelvinobalu1170]

Humility even after all the stardom. Wow profound & 😢😢😢 every tear shed is beautiful

[@Jux925]

Penny was my #1 star when I discovered NBA for myself in '96. Have been a fan since.

[@franjeycamposano1062]

My G.O.A.T! Penny makes me want to play basketball more. up to this day I still have his shoes and jersey!

[@jays8433]

Penny, you are setting those kids FOR LIFE. I was your fan since day one, and a bigger fan today after watching this. This is what we need today more than ever. Love from Chicago everyone.

[@r.d.johnosn6015]

One word to explain this DOC. Is AMAZING. PENNY YOU HAVE GIVEN SO MANY BLESSINGS OUT AND CHANGED SO MANY LIVES.. THAT IS YOUR LEGACY.