Penny Hardaway was a 6′7″ point guard, shooting guard, and small forward all in one. He was an absolute stud that was slowed down by injuries later on in his career. His senior year of high school he finished with this statline; 36 ppg, 10 rpg, 6 apg, 2 blocks and steals per game. His last season at Memphis he averaged 23 ppg, 9 rpg, 6 apg, amd 2 spg.

Hardaway went on to be drafted by the Warriors and then traded to the Magic. This is where he and Shaq set up shop and really put the Magic on the map. His playoff averages are outstanding, 31 ppg, 6 rpg, 3.4 apg, and 2 spg. He later played for the Suns and Heat in an injury plagued end to his career.

Hardaway created a legacy for himself in his NBA career. He was the first over-sized guard since Magic and resembled his playing style. Of course, we all remember Lil’ Penny and the Air Penny shoe. He could shoot, pass, handle.. Penny was an old school stud.