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17. Penny Hardaway

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Penny Hardaway
His career statistics may not reflect a Hall of Fame resume, but in the late 90’s, one of the most dynamic and marketable professional Basketball players in the world was an unusually tall Point Guard named Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway. Penny was a two time First Team NBA Selection and was the running mate of Shaquille O’Neal who collectively took the Orlando Magic to relevance and was part of Dream Team II. Unfortunately, Hardaway succumbed to injuries early in his career, and a serious one to his knee in 1997 took away his superstar status on the court, and he struggled to be average for the rest of his career. Still, his overall popularity cannot be ignored, and Penny Hardaway might very well be a first ballot inductee to the Hall of what could have been.


Should Penny Hardaway be in the Hall of Fame?

I totally agree with this induction. - 70.3%
I am fine with this induction. - 16.9%
I do not agree with this induction, but it does not bother me. - 8.7%
No opinion. - 1.2%
Kick him out! - 2.9%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Wednesday, 01 January 2014
  • Position: Point Guard, Shooting Guard
  • Played For: Miami Heat, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns
  • College: Memphis
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 3rd Overall in 1993
  • Major Accolades and Awards: First Team All-NBA (2) (1994-95 & 1995-96)
    Third Team All-NBA (1) (1996-97)
    NBA All-Star (4) (1995, 1996, 1997 & 1998)
    First Team All-Rookie (1993-94)
    NBA Championship Rings (None)
    Olympic Gold Medal (1) (U.S.A., 1996)
    First Team All-American (1) (1993)
    Great Midwest Player of the Year (2) (1992 & 1993)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Points (1) (1995-96)
    Top Ten Finishes: Assists (1) (1995-96)
    Top Ten Finishes: Steals (3) (1993-94, 1995-96 & 1998-99)
    Top Ten Finishes: Steals per Game (3) (1993-94, 1995-96 & 1998-99)
    Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goals (2) (1994-95 & 1995-96)
    Top Ten Finishes: Field Goals: (1) (1995-96)
    Top Ten Finishes: Free Throws (1) (1995-96)
    Top Ten Finishes: Free Throw Attempts (1) (1995-96)
    Top Ten Finishes: Minutes per Game (1) (1998-99)
    Top Ten Finishes: Minutes per Game (1) (1998-99)
    Top Ten Finishes: PER (1) (1995-96)
    Top Ten Finishes: Win Shares (1) (1995-96)
    Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Win Shares (2) (1994-95 & 1995-96)
    Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Win Shares (1) (1998-99)
    Top Ten Finishes: Box Plus/Minus (1) (1995-96)
    Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Box Plus/Minus (3) (1994-95, 1995-96 & 1996-97)
    Top Ten Finishes: VORP (1) (1995-96)
    Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Rating (1) (1995-96)
    Top Ten Finishes: Steal Percentage (1) (1995-96)
  • Notable All-time Rankings: 64. Steals per Game: 1.6
    81. Steal Percentage: 2.5
    95. Box Plus/Minus: 2.5

Should Penny Hardaway be in the Hall of Fame?

I totally agree with this induction. - 70.3%
I am fine with this induction. - 16.9%
I do not agree with this induction, but it does not bother me. - 8.7%
No opinion. - 1.2%
Kick him out! - 2.9%

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