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Tim Hardaway Jr.

Hardaway with the Dallas Mavericks in 2021
No. 10 – Denver Nuggets
Small forward / shooting guard
Personal information
Born	(1992-03-16) March 16, 1992 (age 33) Alameda, California, U.S.
High school	Miami Palmetto (Pinecrest, Florida)
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
College	Michigan (2010–2013)
NBA Draft	2013 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24th overall
Selected by the New York Knicks
Pro career	2013–present
League	NBA
Career history
2013–2015	New York Knicks
2015–2017	Atlanta Hawks
2015	→Canton Charge
2015–2016	→Austin Spurs
2017–2019	New York Knicks
2019–2024	Dallas Mavericks
2024–2025	Detroit Pistons
2025–present	Denver Nuggets
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2014) First-team All-Big Ten (2013) Third-team All-Big Ten (2012) Big Ten All-Freshman Team (2011)

Timothy Duane Hardaway Jr. (born March 16, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is the son of famous basketball player Tim Hardaway, who is in the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Hardaway Jr. played college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines. In 2013, he helped his team reach the national championship game. After that season, he was selected by the New York Knicks in the 2013 NBA draft.

Throughout his NBA career, Hardaway has played for several teams, including the Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, and Detroit Pistons. He is known for his excellent three-point shooting and holds several shooting records for the Mavericks and the Pistons.

Early Life and High School

Tim Hardaway Jr. was born in Alameda, California. His father is Yolanda and his dad is former NBA All-Star Tim Hardaway. He grew up in Florida and went to Miami Palmetto High School.

In high school, he focused on basketball and became a top player. His father was like a second coach to him. During his senior year, he averaged an amazing 31.7 points per game. His talent caught the attention of the University of Michigan, and he decided to play college basketball there.

College Career at Michigan

Freshman and Sophomore Years

Hardaway made an immediate impact as a freshman for the Michigan Wolverines. He won the Big Ten Conference Freshman of the Week award four times. He even set a Michigan record for the most three-point shots made by a freshman in a single season.

Hardaway playing against Victor Oladipo in 2012.

In his second year, he continued to be a key player. He was named to the All-Big Ten 3rd team. He helped Michigan win a share of the Big Ten regular season championship.

Junior Year and NCAA Tournament

During his junior season, Hardaway and his teammate Trey Burke were called the best backcourt duo in college basketball. They led Michigan to a great season.

Hardaway playing against C. J. Fair in the 2013 NCAA Tournament.

The team made it all the way to the championship game of the NCAA Tournament. Although they lost to Louisville, it was a huge achievement. Hardaway played a big role, scoring 13 points in the semi-final game against Syracuse.

After this successful season, Hardaway decided to enter the NBA draft.

Professional NBA Career

New York Knicks (2013–2015)

The New York Knicks chose Hardaway as the 24th pick in the 2013 NBA draft. In his first season, he played well enough to be named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. He even scored a career-high 29 points in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

During his second season with the Knicks, he continued to develop his skills, once scoring 25 points in a game.

Atlanta Hawks (2015–2017)

Hardaway Jr. with the Hawks in 2017.

In 2015, Hardaway was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. At first, he didn't play much. He was even sent to play for teams in the D-League to get more experience.

However, he worked hard and earned more playing time. By the 2016–17 season, he was a key player for the Hawks. He scored a career-high 36 points in one game and helped the team make the playoffs.

Return to the Knicks (2017–2019)

Hardaway with the Knicks in 2018

In 2017, Hardaway returned to the New York Knicks. He had some of his best seasons with the team, scoring a new career-high of 38 points against the Toronto Raptors. He became one of the main scorers for the Knicks.

Dallas Mavericks (2019–2024)

In 2019, Hardaway was traded to the Dallas Mavericks, where he played alongside stars like Luka Dončić. He became known as a dangerous three-point shooter.

In one game, he made a career-high 9 three-pointers. He also set a Mavericks record by making 10 three-pointers in a single game in 2021. He is the only Mavericks player to have multiple seasons with over 200 made three-pointers.

In 2024, he helped the Mavericks reach the 2024 NBA Finals. In Game 4 of the Finals, he set a team record by making 5 three-pointers in one quarter.

Recent Teams

On July 6, 2024, Hardaway was traded to the Detroit Pistons. In a playoff game for the Pistons, he tied a team record by making 7 three-point shots.

On July 10, 2025, Hardaway signed a contract to play for the Denver Nuggets.

National Team Career

In 2011, Hardaway played for Team USA in the 2011 FIBA Under-19 World Championship. He was a top scorer for the team. Playing for the national team helped him improve his defensive skills.

Career Statistics

NBA

Regular season

Playoffs

College

See also

In Spanish: Tim Hardaway Jr. para niños

• List of second-generation NBA players
• List of NBA career 3-point scoring leaders
• Michigan Wolverines men's basketball statistical leaders