Penny Hardaway wants to make a comeback. In Miami.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Penny Hardaway wants to return to Miami Heat
By Shannon J. Owens
Orlando Sentinel
10:28 p.m. EDT, July 15, 2010

Another puppet show for the Miami Heat? Somebody call Nike.

Penny Hardaway, the man who inspired original Nike puppet in the late 90s "Lil Penny," announced he is interested in competing for a role with the Miami Heat Thursday on an internet radio show called "The Bottom Line Sports Show."

"Mentally I was retired and physically I was retired. I was playing recreational ball," Hardaway said. "But when the decision happened with Chris Bosh and LeBron, I felt like I could really be good in that system."

Hardaway last competed for the Miami Heat in 2007, but experienced his most productive years with the Orlando Magic from 1993-99, where he was a four-time NBA All-Star.

Knee injuries derailed his career, but Hardaway said he's felt healthy since his last stint with the Heat where he was promoted to a starting role before he was released in December of 2007. Hardaway said he's still in good shape with his 39th birthday just days away July 18. Hardaway said he works out four times a week and plays up to five times a week.

"I can understand where Michael Jordan was coming from coming out of retirement a couple times, I can understand where Brett Favre is right now," Hardaway said. "When you still have something in the tank it's really hard to let it go."

Hardaway said he sent text messages to Heat coach Erik Spoelstra and his former teammate Alonzo Mourning to express his interest in competing for a non guaranteed, one-year minimal role upon hearing "The Decision."

Hardaway later added in the radio interview that he felt his veteran experience and leadership could be a benefit to younger players like Mario Chalmers.

He has not been in contact with Heat President Pat Riley.

"I love basketball and I didn't get a chance to finish my career the way I wanted," Hardaway said.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sport...0,893417.story

[Fpoonsie]

Goddammit, Penny. Don't do it. I actually liked/respected you...

[lefty]

I like Penny Hardaway circa Orlando Magic


He was really awesome




But don't come back Penny

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

"Mentally I was retired and physically I was retired. I was playing recreational ball," Hardaway said. "But when the decision happened with Chris Bosh and LeBron, I felt like I could ride some coat tails and get a ring."

fify, Penny.

[Findog]

I believe this belongs in the official "I'm joining the Heat" thread.

[Cane]

They should give a call to Robert Horry while they're at it.

[dbreiden83080]

Did Penny Wake up and think it's 1995??

[lil_penny]

Yesssssssssss!!!!

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Z/Kevin Willis/Shaq
Bosh/Haslem/Karl Malone
LeBron/Toni Kukoc/Tim Hardaway
Wade/Miller/Brent Barry
Chalmers/Hardaway/Van Exel

[eyeh8u]

penny used to be my favorite player until i found out he was a coddled, hypochondriac, little

[DMX7]

I saw Penny at the Final Four in 2008. He looked in good shape but he's not worth a roster spot. And this would be as pathetic as it gets to try and win a chip.

[Basketballgirl25]

why don't all the players in the NBA and out of the NBA join the Heat, that way they all win and no one has to play

[SanAntonioHeat]

I will in my panties if Penny joins the Heat.

[lefty]

I will in my panties if Penny joins the Heat.

Haha, nice sig

Can I use it?

[SanAntonioHeat]

Haha, nice sig

Can I use it?

You are a proud member, do as you wish.

[lefty]

You are a proud member, do as you wish.

Thanks

[Flo-Rida]

no . Tried it last time and look how it worked out .

[HankChinaski]

The closest Penny gets to being on the team is with their (Lebron and Pennies) puppets together for a commercial.

[Zelophehad]

I saw Penny at the Final Four in 2008. He looked in good shape but he's not worth a roster spot. And this would be as pathetic as it gets to try and win a chip.

Shaq taking the minimum with this team to beat Kobe in rings, apologizing to everyone in the organization he wronged, and sitting in the corner with this mouth shut, is as pathetic as it could possibly get. And don't count that out as a possibility. He's still one of the few guys in the league who can guard Howard one on one.

[Spursfan092120]

[spursfan1000]

Damnnn might as well call PJ Brown!

[Budkin]

penny used to be my favorite player until i found out he was a coddled, hypochondriac, little

Same here... and when he led a player revolt against Brian Hill. He sucks.

[Venti Quattro]

Haha, everyone's lining up for the Miami Heat. Best thing since Horatio Caine

[TheKingOfMIA6]

Damn whos next?

[rayray2k8]

T-mac >> Penny



That's pretty sad.