Budenholzer’s office sermon played on repeat in his mind. Today, Hardaway remembers the entire conversation as if it was yesterday. Budenholzer wanted him to be in better shape so he could not only shoot, but also defend.
He wanted him to be on time. He wanted him to work on his game outside of team practices and shootarounds. He wanted him to start eating better and taking care of his body. “He really gave me the blueprint of how to stay in the league,” Hardaway said.New York TimesThis article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: “He really gave me the blueprint of how to stay in the …