Could Shaq and Penny have won it all if they stayed together?
In the mid-90s, the Orlando Magic were a rising force in the NBA. With Shaquille O’Neal dominating the paint and Penny Hardaway dazzling on the perimeter, the Magic had one of the most exciting tandems in the league.
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They absolutely would have won, had Shaq stayed. Start Shaw at the point, Penny at the 2, Shaq at the 5, Horace at the 4, either Anderson at the 3, or make a trade to fill that spot. Having both Anderson and Scott as starters, hurt that team, defensively, and scoring wise.
Hakeem apparently said to Shaq after they beat them that "you guys going to be trouble for next 10 years" or along those lines. Penny was the coolest and coldest cat in the NBA for the times.
Thanks Nick Anderson……
I believe they could have
Let’s keep it real. When they talk about egos they’re really talking about one person and one person’s fragile ego only, anytime his co-star got more shine he behaved the same way