PENNY HARDAWAY

Named Penny because of grandma's southern drawl affected nickname for him which was PRETTY (seriously)

Was a ref at Memphis area YMCA's in high school while a top 10 prep player

When he committed to Memphis 8ball & MJG released a song on local rap station which no one has apparently

Got shot in the foot by a Glock while at a party a month into his freshman season (Fuck)

Kept a 3.4 GPA while redefining what a point guard should do (he averaged 9 rpgs)

Made Shaq crack up everyday during filming for Blue Chip and Shaq begged the front office for him. They took him instead of eternally sullen Chris Webber. He then took that sore thumb from NBA Jam Scott Skiles' job in Orlando and never looked back.

Could dunk, shoot, and pass like nobody else in 94-96.

Big Scoring Playoff King

Inside or Outside Threat

Stunned by Shaq trade. Had no idea.

Everybody forgets he had 6 knee surgeries in the era where even stars played hurt. Lost his speed and his confidence. Another casualty of "Its all in your mind" "Play through Pain" bullshit

His shoes started the shoe collector movement

Only Magic jersey that looked ok ever.

Lil Penny spots were the bomb. HEY TYRA YOU LEFT YOUR TOOTHBRUSH AT MY HOUSE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTZAIjA38l4&feature=related (LOLOLOLOLOLOL)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poKrDMTTPJE&feature=related (LOL)

Laid Back Excellence