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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
NBA News / The SportsRush / July 17
'How A Michael Jordan Fan Looks At MJ': 17 Year Old Tracy McGrady Was Gobsmacked After Entering Idol Penny Hardaway’s House
Anfernee Hardaway was an NBA player who had a magnetic charisma for basketball fans. So many people, players included, looked up to Penny not just as an influence but as a walking basketball god.
Penny Hardaway shares why he looked up to Earvin Johnson: 'For me, it was Magic all the way'
When Anfernee Hardaway arrived in the NBA, he reminded everyone of Earvin Johnson. Penny was a 6'7" point guard who could shoot, pass, rebound, and defend.
The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz
How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?
Orlando Magic News / Basketball Network / December 18
Penny had mixed feelings about becoming Magic's starting PG in his rookie year: 'It was kind of bittersweet for me'
Sometimes, players form connections that go beyond what happens on the court, and this was certainly the case for Anfernee Hardaway during his rookie season with the Orlando Magic in 1993-94.
Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?
Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?
Penny Hardaway attempted to make a comeback in 2010 for the 'Big 3' Heat: 'Put my name in the hat'
The arrival of LeBron James and Chris Bosh in Miami gave Anfernee Hardaway the itch to return. Penny last played in the NBA two seasons back but felt that the "Big 3" Miami Heat would be a perfect landing spot for a veteran with his skillset and experience.
'I thought Shaq and I we're gonna play together for the rest of our careers' - Penny Hardaway admits he was blindsided by Shaq's decision to leave
When talking about the most dominant duos in the rich history of the NBA, many will immediately think of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, who dominated the '90s, or LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, who were some of the most hated villains at the time when they joined forces in South Beach.
Penny Hardaway shares what made his first signature shoe with Nike so unique: 'I was already a sneakerhead'
Former Orlando Magic point guard Anfernee Hardaway was one of Nike's prized endorsers during the 90s. Hardaway captivated NBA fans with his dazzling plays and fancy passes.
Orlando Magic News / Fadeaway World / March 20, 2024
Shaquille O'Neal Thinks Magic Should Retire Penny Hardaway And Tracy McGrady's Jerseys Before Dwight Howard's
Shaquille O'Neal became the first player to get a jersey retired by the Orlando Magic earlier this year on February 13. There has been talk of Dwight Howard needing to be the next one to get that honor, but O'Neal disagrees.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / January 14, 2024
The Most Disappointing No. 3 And No. 4 Draft Picks In The Lottery Era
Draft selections come with both anticipation and uncertainty. As we delve into the realm of high-stakes decisions, it's essential to reflect on the players who, despite being chosen with the third and fourth overall picks, faced challenges that tempered the lofty expectations set upon them.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 22, 2023
The top five most memorable NBA Draft moments of all time
At the 2023 NBA Draft, 58 prospects' lives will be changed, and long-lasting memories will be created. In preparation for Thursday's event, we look back at the five most memorable draft night moments from throughout the years.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 29, 2020
June 30 in sports history: A brief glimpse at Magic kingdom
In 1993, Orlando made Michigan star Chris Webber the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. But C-Webb didn't last long with the Magic, who dealt him 20 minutes later to Golden State.
The best moments from the history of the NBA Draft Lottery
The NBA draft lottery is tonight, and while you would think that a drawing featuring the league commissioner and a bevy of team executives would be short on drama, you'd be wrong.
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