Hardaway's exciting play combined with the iconic marketing campaign (Lil' Penny commercials) made the sneakers some of the most unforgettable models in the golden era of basketball shoes.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Police Charge Man With Theft of Shoes From Memphis Coach Penny Hardaway's House.

A man has been arrested and charged with stealing boxes of high-value shoes off the front porch of NBA legend and current University of Memphis head coach Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway. Back on Aug. 8 ...