Miami Heat: 10 stars you forgot played for the Heat

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 22: Amar'e Stoudemire #5 of the Miami Heat react after scoring against the New Orleans Pelicansduring the first half at Smoothie King Center on March 22, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

11 of 11

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

1. Penny Hardaway

Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway ended his career with a very brief stint with the Miami Heat.

The 6’7″ point guard is best known for his time with the Orlando Magic, where he was named to four All-Star teams alongside Shaquille O’Neal. A knee injury in 1997 forced Hardaway to the bench for 63 games in the 1997-98 season, robbing him of his athleticism for the remainder of his career.

After Orlando, Hardaway was traded to Phoenix, where he played for over four seasons. He was traded in January of 2004 to New York and then to Orlando in February of 2006, where he was waived instantly.

After taking a year off, Hardaway signed with Miami. He played just 16 games in a Heat uniform – starting in eight of them – and averaged just 3.8 points and 2.2 assists in 20.3 minutes per game. He was cut in December, marking the end of his playing days for good.

In 2010, Hardaway contemplated an NBA comeback. He eyed Miami, in particular, to play alongside LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh but nothing materialized.

Next. 15 stars you forgot played for the Celtics. dark

Home/Miami Heat