Tim Frazier facts for kids
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Frazier withon the Wizards in 2018
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| No. 2 – Metropolitans 92 | |
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| Point guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 1, 1990 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 |
| 2024-2025 | Metropolitans 92 |
| 2025-present | Ironi Nahariyah |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Tim Frazier (born November 1, 1990) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for Ironi Nahariyah in the Israeli Leumit League. Tim played high school basketball at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory. He then played college basketball for Penn State as a point guard.
During his time at Penn State, Tim earned many awards. These included being named to the first-team All-Big Ten and the All-Big Ten Defensive team in 2012. Tim Frazier has played nine seasons in the NBA, for eight different teams.
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Tim's Early Life
Tim Frazier was born on November 1, 1990, in Houston, Texas. His parents are Billy and Janice. He started playing basketball when he was just five years old. Even as a young child, he always wanted to make his team better. His sister, Krystal, said he was a "true point guard" because he focused on helping the team.
When he was younger, people thought he was too small for contact sports. However, his amazing quickness helped him succeed as a guard on the basketball court.
High School Basketball Journey
Tim Frazier 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.
In his senior year, Tim was even better. He 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" during that final year.
After high school, experts like Rivals.com ranked Tim as one of the best point guards in his class. He was also named the Boys Basketball Player of the Year by the Houston Chronicle. Tim decided to play college basketball for the Penn State Nittany Lions basketball team. He chose Penn State because he felt it was a great fit for him. He liked their strong academics and good basketball program.
College Basketball Career
Tim Frazier played college basketball for Penn State from 2009 to 2014. He showed his athletic skills early on.
Freshman Year Highlights
In his first year (2009–10), Tim scored his first points against Robert Morris. He scored a season-high 19 points in that game. He also had 3 assists and 2 rebounds. He played in all 31 games that season.
Sophomore Year Growth
During his sophomore year (2010–11), Tim became the starting point guard for Penn State. He helped his team win against Michigan State in the Big Ten tournament semifinals. He also played in his first NCAA tournament game. By the end of the season, he was named to the Academic All-Big Ten team.
Junior Year Success
Tim's junior year (2011–12) was his best for scoring. He averaged 18.8 points per game. He also had many games where he scored 20 points or more. In one game against Nebraska, he scored a career-high 30 points. For his great play, he was named the team's MVP and made the All-Big Ten First Team. He was also on the Big Ten All-Defensive Team.
Overcoming Injury
In his fourth season (2012–13), Tim faced a big challenge. He suffered a serious injury to his left Achilles tendon. This meant he had to miss the rest of the season. He worked very hard to recover, just like his sister Krystal had done after a similar injury.
Senior Year Comeback
After his injury, Tim returned to Penn State for his final year (2013–14). He had a strong comeback season. He recorded his seventh career double-double (scoring double digits in two different stats) in his first game back. He also set a new career high with 13 assists in a game against Duquesne. Tim finished his college career as one of Penn State's top players.
Professional Basketball Career
After college, Tim Frazier began his professional basketball journey.
Starting in the D-League
Tim was not chosen in the 2014 NBA draft. However, the Philadelphia 76ers invited him to play in the NBA Summer League. He later joined the Maine Red Claws in the NBA D-League (now called the G-League). In 2015, he had an amazing season with the Red Claws. He was named the Most Valuable Player and the Rookie of the Year. He also made the D-League All-Star team.
NBA Opportunities
Tim signed his first 10-day contract with the Philadelphia 76ers in February 2015. He made his NBA debut, getting 11 assists in his first game. He later signed with the Portland Trail Blazers in March 2015. He played for them until February 2016.
New Orleans Pelicans and Beyond
In March 2016, Tim signed with the New Orleans Pelicans. He quickly made an impact, scoring 14 points and getting 9 assists in his first game with them. He continued to play well, setting career highs in points and assists. In December 2016, he achieved his first triple-double in the NBA, with 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists.
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Tim then played for the Washington Wizards (2017–2018). He returned to the New Orleans Pelicans for a second time in 2018. He also played for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2019, where he scored a career-high 29 points. After that, he played for the Detroit Pistons (2019–2020), Memphis Grizzlies (2021), Orlando Magic (2021–2022), and Cleveland Cavaliers (2022).
Playing Overseas
In August 2022, Tim Frazier signed his first contract to play basketball outside of the United States. He joined the Greek club AEK Athens. In 2023, he played for SIG Strasbourg in France and then Promitheas Patras in Greece. As of 2025, he is playing for Ironi Nahariyah in Israel.
Tim's Personal Life
Tim Frazier is not just a great basketball player; he is also very smart. He earned two college degrees from Penn State. He graduated with a degree in supply chain and information systems in 2013. The next year, he earned a second degree in communication arts and sciences.
He was also a representative for the basketball team on the Penn State Student Athlete Advisory Board. In March 2023, Tim became a father when he welcomed his first child.
See also
In Spanish: Tim Frazier para niños
