Penny Hardaway sees Larry Brown helping make Memphis better

Posted Jul 13, 2021
Penny Hardaway has wanted former UNC player and assistant coach Larry Brown to coach with him ever since he took over at Memphis. Three years later, they have that chance. “I’ve always wanted to be around greatness,” Hardaway said Monday after Brown’s first practice. Hardaway played for Brown when both were with the New York Knicks. (Associated Press)

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