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Penny Hardaway Says Him And Shaq Could Have Been Like Shaq And Kobe: “We Would’ve At Least Had 1-2 Championships. I’m Sure Of That.”

Nico Martinez
Apr 2, 2021
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When talking about the greatest duos in NBA history, there may be none greater than the partnership between Shaquille O’Neal and the late Kobe Bean Bryant. In their time as teammates, they dominated the league at an unbelievable level, winning three straight titles in the early 2000s.

But before there was Shaq and Kobe, there was Penny and Shaq, another great partnership that saw a young O’Neal paired with the amazing Penny Hardaway.

And while there is no arguing that Shaq’s time with Kobe was much more successful, one has to wonder what the superstar big man could have done with a few more years in Orlando. In a chat on Undisputed, Penny Hardaway assured the audience that he and Shaq could have won at least one or two titles together.

“Kobe, an unbelievable warrior, tested for greatness. Great player, up there as a GOAT as far as I am concerned. But yeah, if I would’ve stayed here, if Shaq would’ve stayed in Orlando, we would’ve at least had 1-2 championships.”

https://twitter.com/undisputed/status/1377703327996248072

Shaq was almost just as dominant in Orlando as he was in L.A. He was younger, more efficient, and seemingly lighter on his feet. Their greatest moment came in the 1995 Eastern Conference playoffs when they defeated Michael Jordan’s Bulls in 6 games.

Unfortunately, after just three seasons together, Shaq and Penny split after the Magic blundered in free agency, declining to give their star the contract he was so rightfully worthy of. No doubt, they’re kicking themselves for that one…

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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