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During MJ?s absence, the NBA and Nike needed a hero. Who better than Penny Hardaway? The lanky rookie possessed a combination of flash and humility. Halfway into his first season, the Magic maestro was gifted both ?Home? and ?Away? player exclusives of the Air Jordan 9.
Who: Penny Hardaway
Kicks: Air Jordan 9 PE
Event: Game vs. Indiana Pacers
Year: 1994