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Tim Frazier
No. 2 – Metropolitans 92
Frazier withon the Wizards in 2018
Point guard
Personal information
Born	(1990-11-01) November 1, 1990 (age 34) Waco, Texas, U.S.
High school	Strake Jesuit (Houston, Texas)
Listed height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight	169 lb (77 kg)
Career information
College	Penn State (2009–2014)
NBA Draft	2014 / Undrafted
Pro career	2014–present
League	LNB Pro A
Career history
2014–2016	Maine Red Claws
2015	Philadelphia 76ers
2015–2016	Portland Trail Blazers
2016–2017	New Orleans Pelicans
2017–2018	Washington Wizards
2018–2019	New Orleans Pelicans
2019	Milwaukee Bucks
2019–2020	Detroit Pistons
2020–2021	Memphis Grizzlies
2021–2022	Orlando Magic
2022	Cleveland Cavaliers
2022–2023	AEK Athens
2023	SIG Strasbourg
2023-2024	Promitheas Patras
2024-present	Metropolitans 92

Career highlights and awards
NBA D-League MVP (2015) NBA D-League All-Star (2015) All-NBA D-League First Team (2015) NBA D-League All-Defensive Second Team (2015) NBA D-League Rookie of the Year (2015) NBA D-League All-Rookie First Team (2015) First-team All-Big Ten (2012) Third-team All-Big Ten (2014) Big Ten All-Defensive Team (2012)

Tim Frazier, born on November 1, 1990, is an American professional basketball player. He plays as a point guard for Metropolitans 92 in France. Tim played high school basketball at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory and college basketball for Penn State. He earned many awards at Penn State, including being named to the first-team All-Big Ten and the All-Big Ten Defensive team in 2012. Tim has played nine seasons in the NBA for eight different teams.

Early Life and Basketball Beginnings

Tim Frazier was born in Houston, Texas, on November 1, 1990. His parents are Billy and Janice. He started playing basketball when he was just five years old. Even as a young child, Tim always wanted to make his team better. His sister, Krystal, said that Tim was a "true point guard" because he always focused on helping the team. When he was younger, people thought he was too small for contact sports. But his amazing speed helped him become a great guard on the court.

High School Basketball Career

Tim went to Strake Jesuit College Preparatory in Houston, Texas. In his junior year, he scored about 11.5 points, grabbed 5.5 rebounds, and made 3.0 steals per game. He was named the District 17-5A Defensive Player of the Year.

During his senior year, Tim averaged 15.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 3.6 steals per game. He led his team to an amazing 37–1 record. They became the first private school to reach the state tournament's semifinals. Tim felt his game reached a "next level" that year.

After high school, experts like Rivals.com ranked Tim as one of the best point guards in his class. The Houston Chronicle even called him the Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Tim also played for the Houston Elite Amateur Athletic Union team. He graduated from high school with honors.

On October 23, 2008, Tim decided to play for the Penn State Nittany Lions basketball team. He chose Penn State because it had great academics and a strong basketball team. He felt it was a perfect fit for him. Penn State's coach, Ed DeChellis, was very excited to have Tim join the team. He said Tim was a "very fast, quick player" who could help the team a lot.

College Basketball Journey

Freshman Year at Penn State

Frazier dribbles against Malcolm Delaney of Virginia Tech

Before his first year, Tim showed off his athletic skills. He had a team-high 34-inch vertical jump and was very fast. In his first official game, he played for 8 minutes. He scored his first points in the next game, getting 19 points off the bench. This was his highest score for the season.

Tim started his first game as a shooting guard in November 2009. He played 34 minutes and had 7 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. He finished his freshman year averaging 5.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. He played in all 31 games that season.

Sophomore Season Highlights

Tim started his second year in November 2010. He had 10 points, 6 assists, and two steals in an exhibition game. He became Penn State's starting point guard later that month. His coach praised his strong defense.

On January 15, 2011, Tim scored 11 points against Ohio State. On March 12, 2011, he scored a season-high 22 points against Michigan State. This helped his team win a big game in the 2011 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament semifinals. Tim played in his first NCAA tournament game, getting 15 points and 7 assists. By the end of the season, he averaged 6.3 points and 5.1 assists.

Junior Year Success

Frazier shoots a three-pointer vs Hartford in 2011

Tim started his junior year in November 2011 under a new coach, Pat Chambers. He scored 19 points in an exhibition game. In his first regular season game, he had 12 points, 6 assists, and 5 steals. His coach wanted him to score even more.

In his next game, Tim scored 20 points and had 10 assists. This was his second "double-double" (getting double-digits in two stats) at Penn State. He helped his team win their second game in a row. In the game after that, he scored a career-high 26 points and matched his 10 assists again. This was his third double-double.

On January 11, 2012, Tim scored a career-high 30 points against Nebraska. He led the Big Ten conference with eight games where he scored 20 or more points. By the end of the season, Tim averaged 18.8 points, 6.2 assists, and 4.7 rebounds. This was his best scoring year at Penn State. He won many awards, including being named to the All-Big Ten First Team and the Big Ten All-Defensive Team.

Overcoming Challenges: Redshirt Year

Tim started his fourth season in November 2012. He had 17 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds in an exhibition game. In his first regular season game, he scored 20 points. However, on November 18, Tim had to leave a game early due to an injury to his left Achilles tendon. It was a tough moment, and he would need about 12 months to recover.

Because of the injury, Tim took a "redshirt" year. This meant he could focus on healing and still have one more year of college basketball eligibility later. During his recovery, he worked hard with Penn State's athletic trainer. His sister, Krystal, had a similar injury years before, so she helped guide him through the process.

Senior Year Comeback

Chambers speaks to Frazier on the sidelines.

In April, it was confirmed that Tim would return to Penn State for his final year. His coach was very happy, saying Tim would "again place himself among the top players in the nation."

In his first regular season game back, Tim had a "double-double" with points and assists. On November 16, 2013, he scored a season-high 29 points against Pennsylvania. He also had 7 assists. Tim and his teammate D. J. Newbill were seen as one of the best backcourts in the country. A week later, Tim set a career-high with 13 assists in a game.

Tim finished his final season averaging 14.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game. He started all 34 games. He was named to the Third Team All-Big Ten and won the Big Ten Sportsmanship Award.

College Statistics Overview

Tim's college career showed how much he grew as a player. Here are his stats:

College	Year	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
Penn State	2009–10	31	10	18.4	.386	.375	.672	2.3	2.4	0.7	0.1	5.0
Penn State	2010–11	34	33	30.8	.430	.344	.753	3.9	5.1	1.0	0.1	6.3
Penn State	2011–12	32	31	37.1	.419	.314	.791	4.7	6.2	2.4	0.2	18.8
Penn State	2012–13	4	4	32.5	.357	.182	.846	4.5	3.8	2.3	0.3	16.3
Penn State	2013–14	34	34	35.2	.430	.291	.785	4.5	5.4	1.6	0.2	14.9

Professional Basketball Career

Starting with the Maine Red Claws (2014–2015)

After college, Tim worked out for several NBA teams. Even though he wasn't picked in the 2014 NBA draft, the Philadelphia 76ers invited him to play in the Summer League. He impressed the team with his calm play and experience.

In September 2014, the Boston Celtics signed Tim, but they later waived him. He then joined the Maine Red Claws in the NBA D-League (now G-League). In his first game, he had 18 points, 9 assists, and 4 rebounds.

In January 2015, Tim recorded his second "triple-double" (double-digits in three stats) of the season with 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists. In February, he was named to the Futures All-Star team for the 2015 NBA D-League All-Star Game.

NBA Debut with Philadelphia 76ers (2015)

On February 5, 2015, Tim signed a 10-day contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. The next day, he made his NBA debut! He came off the bench and had 11 assists, 5 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals.

After his first 10-day contract ended, Tim returned to the Maine Red Claws. But he signed a second 10-day contract with the 76ers soon after. He was later waived when the team made other player changes.

Back to Maine and Portland Trail Blazers (2015–2016)

Tim returned to Maine for a third time. On March 5, he recorded his fourth triple-double of the season with 22 points, 13 rebounds, and 14 assists.

On March 30, 2015, Tim signed a multi-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers. In April, he was named both the 2015 NBA Development League's Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year. This was a huge achievement!

Tim played for the Trail Blazers in the 2015 NBA Summer League and made their team for the 2015–16 season. He even started his first game for them in December when another player was injured. He was waived by the Trail Blazers in February 2016.

Fourth Time with Maine and New Orleans Pelicans (2016–2017)

Tim rejoined the Maine Red Claws for a fourth time. In his second game back, he recorded the 10th triple-double in Red Claws history with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists.

On March 16, 2016, Tim signed a 10-day contract with the New Orleans Pelicans. He made his debut for them that night, scoring 14 points and getting 9 assists. He scored a season-high 17 points a few days later, and then 18 points. On March 26, he signed with the Pelicans for the rest of the season. He had career highs with 19 points and 13 assists in April. On April 11, he set a new career high with 20 points and 11 assists.

In July 2016, Tim re-signed with the Pelicans. In their first game of the 2016–17 season, he had 15 points and 11 assists. Two days later, he scored a career-high 21 points. On November 22, he had another great game with 21 points and 14 assists. On December 11, he recorded his first "triple-double" in the NBA with 14 points, a career-high 11 rebounds, and 11 assists.

Washington Wizards and Return to Pelicans (2017–2019)

Frazier attempting a layup against T. J. McConnell in 2018

On June 21, 2017, Tim was traded to the Washington Wizards. In January 2018, he had a season-high 14 assists in a win against the Atlanta Hawks.

In September 2018, Tim signed with the Milwaukee Bucks but was later waived. Two days later, the New Orleans Pelicans claimed him. He was waived by the Pelicans in February 2019.

Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons (2019–2020)

On March 19, 2019, Tim signed with the Milwaukee Bucks. On April 10, 2019, he scored a career-high 29 points and had 13 assists.

On July 6, 2019, Tim signed with the Detroit Pistons. He was waived in February 2020.

Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic (2021–2022)

On January 4, 2021, Tim signed a 10-day contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. He signed a second 10-day contract and then stayed for the rest of the season.

On December 21, 2021, Tim signed a 10-day contract with the Orlando Magic. He signed a second 10-day contract with them later that month.

Cleveland Cavaliers and Overseas Play (2022–Present)

On February 25, 2022, Tim signed a 10-day contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

After playing in the NBA, Tim decided to play basketball overseas.

On August 24, 2022, he signed with the Greek team AEK Athens.
On February 21, 2023, he signed with the French team SIG Strasbourg.
On December 11, 2023, Tim returned to Greece to play for Promitheas Patras. However, he left the team soon after due to a family matter.

NBA Career Statistics

Regular Season Games

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2014–15	Philadelphia	6	3	28.5	.302	.273	.333	3.2	7.2	1.0	.0	5.7
2014–15	Portland	5	0	13.6	.444	.333	.833	1.8	3.4	.4	.0	4.6
2015–16	Portland	35	1	7.8	.333	.176	.533	1.1	1.2	.3	.0	1.5
2015–16	New Orleans	16	1	29.3	.450	.419	.763	4.4	7.5	1.4	.1	13.1
2016–17	New Orleans	65	35	23.5	.403	.313	.760	2.7	5.2	.9	.1	7.1
2017–18	Washington	59	11	14.2	.395	.304	.767	1.9	3.3	.8	.1	3.0
2018–19	New Orleans	47	17	19.3	.451	.351	.780	2.9	4.4	.5	.1	5.0
2018–19	Milwaukee	12	2	17.6	.424	.417	.692	2.6	3.5	.4	.1	6.3
2019–20	Detroit	27	11	13.1	.362	.333	.792	1.2	3.4	.5	.1	3.6
2020–21	Memphis	5	0	12.4	.150	.000	.333	1.6	3.2	.4	.2	1.6
2021–22	Orlando	10	3	20.0	.302	.353	.556	1.9	3.3	.3	.1	3.7
2021–22	Cleveland	2	0	4.0	.500	—	—	.0	.5	.0	.0	1.0
Career		289	84	17.6	.400	.323	.723	2.3	4.0	.7	.1	4.9

Playoff Games

Year	Team	GP	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2015	Portland	2	1.5	.000	—	—	.0	.0	.0	.0	.0
2018	Washington	2	3.0	.000	—	—	.5	1.5	.5	.0	.0
2019	Milwaukee	11	3.6	.615	.500	1.000	.8	.9	.1	.0	1.9
Career		15	3.3	.533	.500	1.000	.7	.9	.1	.0	1.4

Tim Frazier's Personal Life

Tim Frazier earned a degree in supply chain and information systems in May 2013. He later got a second degree in communication arts and sciences. He was also a student representative for the Penn State Student Athlete Advisory Board. In March 2023, Tim and his partner welcomed their first child.