How a Movie Accidentally Made the Greatest Duo

How a Movie Accidentally Made the Greatest Duo

Believe it or not, this iconic NBA duel was born on a movie set. Back in the9s, Shaq was everywhere, dominating on the court, dropping rap hips, and stepping onto Hollywood sets. You name it. And just before his second NBA season in 1993, director William Fredkin handed him a script for Blue Chips, a gritty basketball drama, and Shaq was all in. On set, he met a 21-year-old Penny Hardway, fresh out of the University of Memphis. Hardway’s electric game impressed Shaq as he would later push Orlando to trade their number one pick Chris Weber to Golden State for Penny. One year later, they’re tearing up the 1995 NBA Finals. Shacks dominance. Penny’s flare.

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