Culture A Chat with Shaq and Penny Hardaway About the ’90s Magic A new ESPN 30 for 30 explores the revolutionary mid-’90s Orlando squad that never quite got to the top.

Penny Hardaway used his time on the Blue Chips movie set to build chemistry with Shaquille O’Neal and secure his spot on the Orlando Magic.

Similarly to Oklahoma City with Durant and Westbrook, the Shaq-Penny Hardaway duo had the Magic on the verge of a championship.

Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway were one of the NBA's best duos in their tenure with the Orlando Magic.

Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway reunited in Orlando as the Magic retired O'Neal's jersey Tuesday.

Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway reunited in Orlando as the Magic retired O'Neal's jersey Tuesday.

Penny Hardaway’s Thoughtful Tribute to Shaq at Magic Jersey Ceremony Was All Class The Hall of Fame center’s former teammate gave the Orlando Magic legend an incredible tribute.

Penny Hardaway discussed the factors that led to the end of his partnership with Shaquille O'Neal in 1996. At the time, Shaq was in negotiation with the Orlando Magic's office for his extension.

Shaquille O'Neal's towering presence made him impossible to miss, but in the summer of 1996, he made a move that caught Penny Hardaway completely off guard: leaving Orlando for Los Angeles.

Penny Hardaway reveals his jealousy of Shaquille O'Neal's success with Kobe Bryant at the Lakers after the Center left Orlando Magic.

Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway reunited in Orlando as the Magic retired O'Neal's jersey Tuesday.