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T. J. Warren

Warren with the Indiana Pacers in 2019
Free agent
Small forward / power forward
Personal information
Born	(1993-09-05) September 5, 1993 (age 31) Durham, North Carolina, U.S.
High school	Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, New Hampshire)
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College	NC State (2012–2014)
NBA Draft	2014 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
Selected by the Phoenix Suns
Pro career	2014–present
Career history
2014–2019	Phoenix Suns
2019–2022	Indiana Pacers
2022–2023	Brooklyn Nets
2023	Phoenix Suns
2024	Minnesota Timberwolves
2024–2025	Westchester Knicks
Career highlights and awards
All-NBA G League Third Team (2025) NBA G League Winter Showcase champion (2024) Consensus second-team All-American (2014) ACC Player of the Year (2014) First-team All-ACC (2014) ACC All-Freshmen Team (2013) No. 24 jersey honored by NC State Wolfpack McDonald's All-American (2012)

Anthony "T. J." Warren Jr. (born September 5, 1993) is an American professional basketball player. He recently played for the Westchester Knicks in the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the NC State Wolfpack as a small forward. They are part of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

During the 2013–14 season, he was recognized as one of the best college players. He was named the ACC Player of the Year. He also led the conference in scoring, averaging 24.9 points per game.

Warren was chosen by the Phoenix Suns as the 14th pick in the first round of the 2014 NBA draft. He played five seasons with the Suns. In 2019, he was traded to the Indiana Pacers. During the special NBA bubble games in 2020, Warren played amazingly. He averaged 31.0 points per game and scored a career-high 53 points in one game.

After dealing with injuries in Indiana, Warren joined the Brooklyn Nets in 2022. He was traded back to the Suns in 2023. He also played for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

T. J. Warren's High School Basketball Journey

T. J. Warren went to Brewster Academy for high school. Before that, he also attended Riverside High School and Word of God Christian Academy. At Word of God, he averaged 14 points per game. His team finished that season with a great record of 24 wins and 3 losses.

At Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, Warren played as a small forward. He was named to the 1st Team All NEPSAC. He helped his team win the National Prep Championship. They ended the season with an impressive 33 wins and only 1 loss.

Warren was a highly sought-after player by colleges. He was ranked number 32 in the MaxPreps Class of 2012 Top 100. Many colleges, including North Carolina State University, Georgetown, and University of North Carolina, wanted him. On November 2, 2011, Warren decided to commit to North Carolina State University. He was recruited by Orlando Early, an assistant coach at NCSU.

Warren was part of a strong group of players joining NC State. He was ranked as the 23rd best prospect by ESPN for the 2012 recruiting class.

College Basketball Career at NC State

Freshman Season Highlights (2012–2013)

As a freshman with the 2012–13 NC State Wolfpack men's basketball team, Warren played about 27 minutes per game. He averaged 12.1 points and 4.2 rebounds. His strong performance earned him a spot on the ACC All-Freshmen Team.

He also led the ACC in shooting percentage that year, making 62.2% of his shots. Warren's best game as a freshman was against Florida State on February 19, 2013. In that game, he scored 31 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. He helped the Wolfpack reach the NCAA Tournament. They were an 8th seed but lost to Temple University in the first round. The team finished the season with a 24–11 record.

Sophomore Season Success (2013–2014)

Warren dunks versus Boston College

Warren decided to stay for his sophomore year. Many experts thought he could have been a top player in the NBA draft after his freshman year. His father, Tony Warren Sr., encouraged him to stay. His father also played for NC State from 1977 to 1979. Staying another year helped T. J. improve his skills and his chances for a better draft spot.

Warren dribbling against Florida State

Warren played more minutes in his sophomore year. He truly shined, setting new career highs in points. He scored 41 points against Pittsburgh and then 42 points against Boston College. He led his team to the final 64 in the NCAA Tournament. They were a 12th seed and beat Xavier in the first four games. However, they lost to St. Louis in the next round, even though Warren scored 28 points.

For the season, Warren averaged 24.9 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. He played an average of 35.4 minutes per game. He helped his school achieve a 22–14 record. They went 9–9 in the ACC. He led the team in rebounds and steals. Warren was also the first player from NC State to win ACC Player of the Year since Julius Hodge.

In April 2014, Warren decided to enter the NBA draft. This meant he would not play his final two years of college basketball.

College Awards and Recognitions

In 2014, Warren was considered for the 38th Annual Wooden Award. This award goes to the best college basketball player of the year. He was on the Mid-Season Wooden Watch list, meaning he was one of 25 players being seriously considered.

At the end of the 2014 season, Warren was among the top players in the ACC for offensive rebounds. He was also a league leader in overall rebounding and steals. After the regular season, he was named ACC Player of the Year. He was also named second-team All-American by the Associated Press and The Sporting News. He was also on the first-team All-ACC.

On February 24, 2019, NC State honored T. J. Warren. His number 24 jersey was raised to the rafters of PNC Arena in a special ceremony before a game.

Professional Basketball Career

Starting with the Phoenix Suns (2014–2019)

On June 26, 2014, the Phoenix Suns chose Warren as the 14th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft. He played well in his first NBA Summer League game, scoring 22 points. He later earned All-NBA Summer League second team honors. On August 8, 2014, he officially signed with the Suns.

Warren had a small thumb injury in October 2014. He made his NBA debut on November 9 against the Golden State Warriors. He scored his first NBA points and rebounds on November 17 against the Boston Celtics. During his first year, Warren also played for the Bakersfield Jam in the NBA Development League.

In March 2015, Warren had a great game with 17 points and 5 rebounds against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He scored a season-high 18 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder in March. He also scored 15 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors in April. He made his first professional start as a power forward in the last game of the 2014–15 season.

In July 2015, Warren played for the Suns again in the 2015 NBA Summer League. He averaged 22.4 points per game and was named to the All-NBA Summer League first team. On November 12, 2015, he tied his career-high with 18 points against the Los Angeles Clippers. Four days later, he scored 19 points against the Los Angeles Lakers. On November 27, he set a new career-high with 28 points against the Golden State Warriors. Two days later, he got his first career double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds against the Toronto Raptors. On December 31, he scored a career-high 29 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Unfortunately, he broke his right foot on February 2, 2016, and missed the rest of the season.

Warren returned to play in September 2016 after nine months. He became the team's starting small forward. On October 28, 2016, Warren scored a career-high 30 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder. On November 2, he scored 27 points against the Portland Trail Blazers. Two days later, he made a game-winning dunk with 7.1 seconds left to beat the New Orleans Pelicans. He missed 13 games in November and December due to a minor head injury. He returned to the starting lineup on December 31. On March 9, he had 17 points and a career-high 13 rebounds against the Los Angeles Lakers. On April 7, he set a new career high with 16 rebounds and 23 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

On September 26, 2017, Warren signed a new four-year contract with the Suns. On November 1, 2017, he scored 28 of his career-high 40 points in the second half against the Washington Wizards. On November 11, 2017, he scored 35 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

On November 17, 2018, Warren scored 23 points. This was his fifth straight game scoring 20 or more points, a personal best. On December 13, he scored a season-high 30 points against the Dallas Mavericks.

Time with the Indiana Pacers (2019–2022)

Warren playing for the Pacers in 2019

On June 20, 2019, Warren was traded to the Indiana Pacers. On February 12, 2020, Warren scored 35 points, along with seven rebounds and four steals, in a win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

On August 1, during the special 2020 NBA Bubble games, Warren had an amazing game. He scored a new career-high of 53 points. He made 20 of 29 shots, including 9 of 12 three-pointers. This was in a 127–121 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. He was the first player to score over 50 points after the NBA season restarted. This performance was the third-highest scoring game in Pacers history. On August 15, Warren was named to the All-Bubble First Team. He averaged 31 points across the 8 bubble games.

On December 31, 2020, the Indiana Pacers announced that Warren needed surgery. He had a small stress fracture in his left foot. He had the surgery on January 4, 2021. He only played 4 games during the 2020–21 season. On March 17, 2022, Warren was ruled out for the rest of the 2021–22 season. He did not play any games that season.

Playing for the Brooklyn Nets (2022–2023)

On July 7, 2022, Warren signed with the Brooklyn Nets. On December 2, he played his first game for the Nets. He scored 10 points, grabbed four rebounds, and had one steal in a win over the Toronto Raptors.

Returning to the Phoenix Suns (2023)

On February 9, 2023, Warren was traded back to the Phoenix Suns. This trade also involved Kevin Durant joining the Suns.

Time with the Minnesota Timberwolves (2024)

Warren signed two short-term contracts with the Minnesota Timberwolves in March 2024. After these contracts, he signed with the team for the rest of the season on March 27.

Joining the Westchester Knicks (2024–2025)

On October 3, 2024, Warren signed with the New York Knicks. However, he was waived by them on October 19. On October 28, he joined the Westchester Knicks.

Personal Life

T. J. Warren's father is Tony Warren. Tony Warren also played basketball for North Carolina State. He is also a rhythm and blues singer.

Career Statistics

NBA Regular Season Stats

NBA Playoff Stats

College Stats

See also

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