SLAM 08
For the ‘95-’96 season preview issue, we’ve got the player who would be MVP of the league, The Finals, and leader of arguably the greatest team in NBA history. Too bad Penny Hardaway got in the way of the photo. This was the beginning of the final season of Penny and Shaq together in Orlando, which of course ended with a sweep at the hands of that guy in the background.







16 Responses to “SLAM 08”
Jul.20 at 1:24 pm
Zee says:
Damn penny……
Jul.20 at 3:17 pm
SteveSmith#8 fan says:
Let’s poor some liquor out for old school Penny. I’ll never forget when Penny was the most exciting player in the NBA for a couple of years in the mid-90’s. Just about every kid wanted to pass like him, wore his jersey, and wanted his shoes. Those were the days. It is really sad to see that Penny has basically become a punchline now a days. Damn you knee injuries!!!!
Jul.20 at 5:34 pm
gindi says:
It’s a shame that knee injuries robbed most of Penny’s best years..but he still has the skills that he had back in Orlando and he’s working out like crazy to get on a roster. Heard Miami are interested in signing him..it will be a reunion with Shaq and back to their glory days in Orlando
Jul.20 at 11:46 pm
Mighty says:
Atleast Penny had that one knick game where he hit the game winner over Lebron’s cavs! 84-82 yeah…
Jul.21 at 12:00 am
Mighty says:
also this is overdue but GREAT WORK WITH THE SITE!!! thanks also to DSL =)
Jul.21 at 10:20 am
Anquin says:
PENNY one of the best players in the mid 90’s. If not for the knee we would be talking about a hall-of-famer. ONe of the most gifted and talented players of his generation. Even MJ himself said “I would pay to see Penny play”
Jul.25 at 1:47 am
Robert says:
Man whoever shot this cover has to get big ups from me look at that MJ wit the 45 and then Penny Dropin a Dime man and Damn Penny I was watching old films of when he and Shaq were in the finals WOW God Damn Knee Injuries first Penny then Grant Whos Next
Jul.26 at 1:00 pm
Mads Koldegaard says:
I truly loved Penny..
I am from Denmark and we get Slam too, keep it up
My very first Slam. I had it on a poster too.. Wauw
Jul.27 at 12:47 am
Clay says:
http://www.jaybusbee.com/penny.htm
This is an interesting link on Penny. I loved Penny, he was the man back in the day.
I’ve still got his original away Magic jersey
Aug.2 at 2:36 pm
Justin says:
Penny was my favorite player in HS. Had the kicks, the jersey.
Was there in 97 when he dropped 42 on the HEAT in the O-Rena.
The whole Brian Hill thing and all the injuries though diminshed the legacy of dunking on Pat Ewing, making the Finals, and being on the cover of SLAM. Twice.
Aug.17 at 2:02 pm
DBlizzy says:
Yeah Penny was the effin man for about 4 yrs. But as i always say, the human body isn’t meant to withstand all the crap we put it thru, it just amazing more athletes burn out quicker. I guess it just wasn’t meant for him. They should make a special 5 yr hall of fame for players like Penny and Grant. They deserve more than just us reminiscing about what they were and what they could have been. And next to Jordan, Anfernee had the best signature shoes ever.
Nov.4 at 2:00 pm
john says:
man i am liking all this love for penny. those were the days. everyone compared penny to magic. it’s really sad to think of what could’ve been. that would be awesome for to make a comeback. but after the knicks waived him off to orlando, orlando dropped him. can you believe that?! he’s the reason anyone even knows who the hell the magic are! such disrespect disgusts me. penny, you’re still #1 in my heart. that #1 magic jersey should’ve been retired. i hate when i’m walking around the mall and i see magic #1 jersey, i get all excited just to see the back and it says…McGrady!!! Ahh, damnit!
Jan.13 at 9:57 pm
Gilbert0 says:
Penny was good for 10 minutes…
Apr.26 at 11:16 pm
nicholas says:
penny is still #1… he is my fav player ever. I collect all the kicks, jerseys (magic,suns,knicks). Oh, man… i really miss his game.. back in the day like the old penny!!
May.19 at 8:26 pm
Chris says:
Jordan, Wade, Penny Hardaway . . . . . . that’s the way it is
Jun.25 at 7:08 pm
alika says:
watch out, gilbert wont be the same anymore either… and when all is said and done… gilbert won’t be half as good as penny was!