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Today in Central Florida sports history: Magic acquire Penny Hardaway

Orlando Magic fans booed the night the franchise traded No. 1 pick Chris Webber for No. 3 pick Penny Hardaway, but general manager Pat Williams insisted they couldn’t pass up a great opportunity.

Yes, picking Hardaway at No. 3 instead of keeping the more expensive No. 1 pick provided financial relief the franchise desperately needed.

"We just fell in love with Anfernee after seeing his workout," Williams said over the jeers. "The kid can do everything. We have found the player to run the club for the next 12 to 15 years. We asked Golden State for the world, and they gave it to us.