Former NBA player and three-time All-Star, **Gilbert Arenas**, admitted that during his childhood, he admired **Penny Hardaway** more than **[Michael Jordan](https://www.championat.com/video/274364-majkl-dzhordan-podkolol-legendu-nfl-iz-za-obuvi/)**.

“When I was growing up, who did I like more? It was probably Penny. I was a huge fan of him!” Arenas shared on the No Chill Gil channel on **[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@NochillGilzero)**.

Throughout his career, Hardaway played for teams such as the Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, and Miami Heat. He was a four-time participant in the NBA All-Star Game.

Previously, Gilbert constructed his vision of the perfect basketball player without mentioning Wilt Chamberlain and Hakeem Olajuwon.

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