Penny Hardaway
Real Name: Anfernee Deon "Penny" Hardaway, (born:
July 18, 1971
)
Is an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA), specializing as a small forward and shooting guard.
Penny has had a lot of injuries which have plagued his career and reduced his effectiveness over a decade of NBA service. His most productive years came in his days as a member of the Orlando Magic as well as the early portion of his stint with the Phoenix Suns. He last played for the Miami Heat, who released him December 12, 2007.
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On August 9, 2007, Hardaway was signed by the Miami Heat for the veteran's minimum, reuniting him with former teammate Shaquille O'Neal. He wore jersey number 7, marking the first time in his pro career that he didn't wear number 1. On December 12, 2007, he was waived by the Miami Heat in order to free up a team spot for free agent Luke Jackson. In 16 regular season games, he averaged 3.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists & 1.19 steals. His best game of the season was on November 17, with 6-6 shooting for 16 points in a win over the New Jersey Nets 91-87 on the road.
On July 13, 2008, Penny Hardaway participated in the 2008 Zo's Summer Groove Old School vs. New School charity Basketball game, that took place at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. During the weekend he said that he wanted one more shot in the NBA, and said: "I don't like the way it ended (being released by the Heat in December of 2007), I have some good basketball left in me."
On August 21, 2008, Penny Hardaway donated 1 Million Dollars to the University of Memphis.
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Birth name: Anfernee Deon "Penny" Hardaway
Born: July 18, 1971
Height: 6ft 7in
Other Name(s):
Penny Hardaway
Origin: Memphis, Tennessee
Career years: 1993–present
Biography
Hardaway's nickname "Penny" came as a result of his grandmother's southern accent in calling him "Pretty." Hardaway was raised by his grandmother while his mother was away working. His first love was football but his grandmother did not want him to get hurt. He grew up in the Binghampton neighborhood of shotgun houses in Memphis, Tennessee. As a teenager despite his rising popularity, around the city and region and later in high school, the nation, Penny continued to work as a referee of youth sports at the Memphis YMCA and played on the Memphis Y.O.M.C.A. Jr. Olympic basketball teams as a youth.
Reference/Source(s):
Penny Hardaway. (2008, September 25). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 01:40, September 26, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Penny_Hardaway&oldid=240909034
