Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway

Things began to fall apart for Hardaway after a few years. Orlando fans were still not always kind to him, he had a rocky relationship with the Magic coaches, and in 1996 O'Neal left Orlando for the Los Angeles Lakers. Knee and hamstring injuries limited his playing time in the next few seasons, and by 1999 Hardaway and the Magic were ready to part ways: he was traded to the Phoenix Suns in 1999.

Hardaway vowed to make a fresh start in Phoenix, even declaring his commitment in ink on his left bicep, where he added the words "Part II" above a previous tattoo that reads "Heaven Cent." Although the Suns have yet to make it to the NBA finals, Hard-away and such talented young players as Stephon Marbury and Shawn Marion are working hard to build a strong team, and fans remain hopeful that Hardaway will remain healthy (he had his fourth knee surgery during the 2000-01 season) and lead the team to a championship.