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T. J. Warren

Warren with the Indiana Pacers in October 2019
No. 1 – Westchester Knicks
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
League	NBA G League
Career history
2014–2019	Phoenix Suns
2019–2022	Indiana Pacers
2022–2023	Brooklyn Nets
2023	Phoenix Suns
2024	Minnesota Timberwolves
2024–present	Westchester Knicks
Career highlights and awards
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 currently plays for the Westchester Knicks in the NBA G League. T. J. is known for his great scoring ability.

He played college basketball for the NC State Wolfpack. In his second year, he was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year. He led the conference in scoring with 24.9 points per game.

Warren was chosen by the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 2014 NBA draft. He was the 14th pick overall. He played five seasons with the Suns. Later, he was traded to the Indiana Pacers in 2019. During the special 2020 NBA Bubble games, T. J. played amazingly. He averaged 31.0 points per game and scored a career-high 53 points in one game! After some injuries, he played for the Brooklyn Nets and then returned to the Suns. He also played for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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 with a great record of 24 wins and 3 losses.

At Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, T. J. was a small forward. He helped his team win the National Prep Championship. They had an amazing record of 33 wins and only 1 loss. T. J. was ranked as one of the top high school players in the country. Many colleges wanted him to play for them.

In November 2011, T. J. decided to commit to North Carolina State University. He was part of a highly-rated group of players joining NC State that year.

College Basketball Career

Playing for NC State (2012–2014)

Freshman Year Highlights

As a freshman in the 2012–13 NC State Wolfpack men's basketball team, T. J. Warren played really well. He averaged 12.1 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. He also led the ACC in shooting percentage, making 62.2% of his shots.

His best game that year was against Florida State. He scored 31 points and grabbed 13 rebounds! He helped his team reach the NCAA Tournament. They finished the season with a 24–11 record.

Sophomore Year Success

Warren dunks against Boston College

Warren dribbling against Florida State

Even though he was considered a top player for the NBA draft, T. J. decided to stay for his sophomore year. His father, Tony Warren Sr., who also played for NC State, encouraged him. He believed another year would help T. J. improve his skills and his future draft position.

In his sophomore year, T. J. really shined. He scored a career-high 41 points against Pittsburgh, and then 42 points against Boston College! He led his team to the final 64 in the NCAA Tournament. For the season, he averaged 24.9 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.

T. J. led his school to a 22–14 record. He was named ACC Player of the Year. This was a big honor, as he was the first player from NC State to win it since Julius Hodge.

In April 2014, T. J. decided to enter the NBA draft. He gave up his last two years of college eligibility to pursue his professional dream.

College Awards and Honors

T. J. Warren received many awards during his college career. In 2014, he was considered for the Wooden Award, given to the best college basketball player. He was named to the Mid-Season Wooden Watch list, meaning he was one of the top 25 players in the country.

At the end of the 2014 season, T. J. was named ACC Player of the Year. He was also chosen as a second-team All-American by the Associated Press. His No. 24 jersey was honored by NC State in 2019, a special tribute to his time there.

Professional Basketball Career

Phoenix Suns (2014–2019)

On June 26, 2014, the Phoenix Suns picked T. J. Warren as the 14th overall player in the 2014 NBA draft. He played well in the 2014 NBA Summer League, scoring 22 points in his first game. He officially signed with the Suns in August 2014.

T. J. made his NBA debut on November 9, 2014. He scored his first NBA points and rebounds on November 17 against the Boston Celtics. During his first year, he also played for the Bakersfield Jam in the NBA Development League to gain more experience.

In March 2015, T. J. had a great game with 17 points and 5 rebounds against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He scored a season-high 18 points later that month.

In July 2015, T. J. played in the 2015 NBA Summer League again. He averaged 22.4 points per game and was named to the All-NBA Summer League first team. In November 2015, he scored a career-high 28 points against the Golden State Warriors. Later that year, he scored 29 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Unfortunately, he broke his right foot in February 2016 and missed the rest of the season.

T. J. returned to play in September 2016. He became the starting small forward for the Suns. On October 28, 2016, he scored a new career-high of 30 points. He continued to play strongly, including a game-winning dunk against the New Orleans Pelicans. In March 2017, he had a career-high 13 rebounds. In April, he set another career high with 16 rebounds.

In September 2017, T. J. signed a four-year contract extension with the Suns. On November 1, 2017, he scored a new career-high of 40 points in a win against the Washington Wizards. He also had a 35-point game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. In December 2018, he scored a season-high 30 points against the Dallas Mavericks.

Indiana Pacers (2019–2022)

Warren playing for the Pacers in 2019

On June 20, 2019, T. J. Warren was traded to the Indiana Pacers. On February 12, 2020, he scored 35 points in a win against the Milwaukee Bucks.

In August 2020, during the special 2020 NBA Bubble games, T. J. had an amazing performance. He scored a new career-high of 53 points against the Philadelphia 76ers! He made 20 of 29 shots, including 9 three-pointers. This was the third-highest score in Pacers history. After these great games, T. J. was named to the All-Bubble First Team. He averaged 31 points during the 8 bubble games.

Unfortunately, T. J. faced injuries after this. In December 2020, he needed surgery for a stress fracture in his left foot. He only played 4 games in the 2020–21 season. He missed the entire 2021–22 season due to his injury.

Brooklyn Nets (2022–2023)

On July 7, 2022, T. J. Warren signed with the Brooklyn Nets. He made his debut on December 2, scoring 10 points in a win against the Toronto Raptors.

Return to Phoenix (2023)

On February 9, 2023, T. J. was traded back to the Phoenix Suns as part of a big trade that also involved Kevin Durant.

Minnesota Timberwolves (2024)

In March 2024, Warren signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He played for them for the rest of the season.

Westchester Knicks (2024–present)

On October 3, 2024, T. J. Warren signed with the New York Knicks, but was later waived. 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

Playoffs

College

See also

In Spanish: T. J. Warren para niños