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Did you know Jamal Crawford has another interesting nickname? And no, not J Crossover. It comes from the man who is the reason he wore jersey no. 1! Yes, Penny Hardaway just disclosed it. Interestingly, it is also what the NFL fellows call Randy Moss. An NFL and NBA crossover! Can you guess it?

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It’s no secret that Jamal and Penny share a mutual admiration for each other. Jamal holds the former star point guard in high regard. Penny has openly expressed that he is a fan of Jamal. While sitting down with Jamal Crawford, Penny recalled how they used to talk about Randy Moss. That’s right, the NFL Hall of Famer! He was infamous for being mischievous outside the field. That’s ‘Randy Moss’. But once he is in his niche, he’s a totally different person. Superior athletic abilities? Check. Effortless yet stunning catches? Absolutely. Now, he is ‘Dandy Moss’. The Vikings’ legendary wide receiver.

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Paying homage to the OG, Penny refers to Jamal as ‘Dandy’. He says, “The 6 for 26 was Jamal Crawford, the game-winner is Dandy.” And it’s an exchange nickname. Why? Because they use it for each other. He explains that they become ‘Dandy’ only when they do something good. In other words, when they play brilliantly. But hold on! What he said next will catch you off guard. “We do something bad we’d be like we’re just regular dudes.” Penny talks about him and Jamal. Yep, not two ‘legends’, it seems.

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The two of them have always been on good terms. Way back from their New York Knicks days. Penny is already an established star and Jamal just getting on the ladder. Both were powerhouses who shared the same love for the game. Wait a second! Were you aware that Penny is also an amazing podcast host?

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Penny’s two cents bridging the gap between inside and outside the court

Penny is a certified all-rounder. A four-time NBA All-Star and a gifted player. Now, the head coach of the University of Memphis Tigers and a podcast host at One Cent Media. A very busy man, won’t you say?

As an alumnus of the Memphis, he has been taking care of his alma mater’s team for seven seasons. So far, he has managed to take his team to the top of the NCAA tournament, bagging the championship. Although many factors were holding the Tigers back in the past few years, the NBA veteran is now set on making his team advance to the Sweet 16.

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Meanwhile, the ‘Two Cents Podcast’, he hosts, invites players, experts, and other personalities from the basketball sphere. They provide insights into the legacy and dive deep into the sports by sharing their experiences on the court. Of course, if the Penny Hardaway talks, everybody listens. Don’t you agree?

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