OT: Penny Hardaway “Serious Candidate” for Orlando Magic Head Coaching Role

[Drew]

Thoughts?

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Always thought he'd end up in the NBA sooner than later.

He's made to coach at the non-collegiate level. With better talent in the NBA, I wouldn't be surprised if he succeeds.

Slightly OT, but this tweet below came totally out of the blue to me re: Memphis’ recruiting.

 

[rollskies]

On a serious note, he would be a much better fit in the NBA than in college. I think it would be worthwhile for him to take an NBA job if it’s offered to him.

On a different note, I think it would be absolutely hilarious if he left Memphis to rot in the AAC

 

[Dooooooomed]

Memphis fanbase would implode. I'm here for it.

 

[CL82]

Thoughts?

I wonder if a little penny will be an assistant?

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

What is the candidate pool for the TiG5ers going to look like?

 

[Drew]

 

[Drew]

What is the candidate pool for the TiG5ers going to look like?

 

[superjohn]

I really dislike the guy and he's proven nothing as a coach. He's had stacked teams and has still yet to make the tournament.

 

[UofCT]

I really dislike the guy and he's proven nothing as a coach. He's had stacked teams and has still yet to make the tournament.

I assume they were making it in 2020 no?

 

[Drew]

 

[Storrs South]

 

[glastonbury50]

Reminiscent of KO's link to the Lakers (sans championship). I would take the job if it was offered. He may not keep the job at Memphis as long as he thinks if they don't improve.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

I assume they were making it in 2020 no?

Gonna lean no because they very publicly knowingly played in an ineligible player

 

[Tampahusky]

And that’s why the Magic are the Tragic

 

[HooperScooper]

Hardaway has had a modest degree of success at Memphis. He hasn't reached the NCAA Tournament, but in three years, he has never won fewer than 20 games and has a total record of 63-32, a better record than his predecessor at Memphis, Tubby Smith, who won a national championship at Kentucky.

Former Magic star Penny Hardaway emerges as serious candidate for Orlando's coaching job, per report

Hardaway, who played for the Magic from 1993 to 1999, is currently the head coach for the University of Memphis

www.cbssports.com

 

[nomar]

Maybe Lil’ Penny could stay at Memphis

 

[Husky25]

Maybe Lil’ Penny could stay at Memphis

I wonder if a little penny will be an assistant?

Wherever Tyra Banks may go, Lil' Penny will follow.

 

[Lefty2one]

Seems like this would have disaster written all over it. Based on his time in Memphis, he can recruit and that's about it. He hasn't shown much in terms of in-game coaching.

 

[Drew]

 

[Drew]

Well okay then

 

[HuskyFich]

Well okay then

Looks like Penny needs someone to look the other way for him.

 

[BGesus4]

I wonder if a little penny will be an assistant?

From the science club??

 

[Fishy]

I’m guessing his agent threw his name to a friendly reporter.

PR nonsense.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

Middle fingers to the NCAA, I love it.