Penny Hardaway has never been one to shy away from the big names. Neither as a player nor a coach.
The former NBA All-Star stood toe-to-toe with Michael Jordan and many other greats during his time on the floor. Off the court, the Memphis men's basketball coach has never hesitated to pursue the sport's brightest young stars, such as James Wiseman, Jalen Duren and Emoni Bates.
Why should Bronny James be any different? A courtship that began weeks ago when Hardaway showed up to several of James' games at Peach Jam had new life breathed into it Thursday.