Tim Hardaway Jr. facts for kids
Hardaway with the Dallas Mavericks in 2021
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| No. 10 – Denver Nuggets | |
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| Small forward / shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 16, 1992 Alameda, California, U.S. |
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| 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 | |
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Timothy Duane Hardaway Jr. (born March 16, 1992) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Denver Nuggets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is known for his great three-point shooting.
Tim Hardaway Jr. played college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines. After his junior year, he decided to join the NBA draft. The New York Knicks picked him as the 24th player overall in the 2013 NBA draft. He has played for the Knicks twice. He also played for the Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, and Detroit Pistons.
Tim Hardaway Jr. is the son of Hall of Famer Tim Hardaway. He holds several three-point shooting records for the Mavericks. He also set a record for the Pistons in a playoff game for most three-point shots made.
As a freshman in college, he won four "Big Ten Freshman of the Week" awards. He averaged over 20 points per game in the last few weeks of the season. This helped his team finish strong in the conference. He was also named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team. He set a Michigan freshman record for the most three-point shots made in a single season.
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Early Life and Family
Tim Hardaway Jr. was born on March 16, 1992. His parents are Yolanda and Tim Hardaway. His father, Tim Hardaway, was a famous NBA All-Star player.
Tim Jr. was born in Alameda, California. At that time, his father was playing for the Golden State Warriors. He has a sister named Nia.
High School Basketball
Hardaway Jr. went to Miami Palmetto High School in Florida. When he was a freshman, he played high school football for a year. Then, he decided to focus only on basketball.
He worked hard on his basketball skills. He trained with Ed Downs every summer before he joined the NBA. During his senior year, he averaged 31.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game. In one game, he scored 42 points against Brandon Knight.
College Career Highlights
Freshman Season (2010–2011)
Hardaway Jr. started his college career strong. In his very first game, he led his team in scoring with 19 points. He earned four "Big Ten Freshman of the Week" awards during this season.
In one game, he scored 20 points for the first time. Later, he scored a career-high 26 points against Indiana. He also had his first "double-double" (17 points and 10 rebounds) against Northwestern. He became the first Michigan freshman in eight years to score 30 points in a game.
He set a new Michigan freshman record for most three-point shots made in a single season (74). He was also chosen for the 2011 Collegeinsider.com Freshmen All-America team. After the season, he was picked to play for Team USA in the 2011 FIBA Under-19 World Championship.
Sophomore Season (2011–2012)
As a sophomore, Hardaway Jr. was named to the preseason watchlists for top college player awards. He played very well in the 2011 Maui Invitational Tournament. He scored 60 points over three games, helping his team finish third. This earned him a spot on the All-Tournament team.
He had his second career double-double against Wisconsin. He also had his third career double-double with 25 points and 11 rebounds against Illinois. He was recognized as a 3rd team All-Big Ten player by coaches and media. His team also won a share of the 2011–12 Big Ten Conference regular season championship.
Junior Season (2012–2013)
In his junior year, Hardaway Jr. and his teammate Trey Burke were often called the best backcourt in college basketball. He started the season with a double-double, scoring 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. This earned him his second "Big Ten Player of the Week" award.
He was named the MVP of the NIT Season Tip-Off tournament. He scored 39 points in the semi-final and final games. Hardaway Jr. missed one game due to an ankle injury, which ended his streak of 81 straight games played.
Michigan became the number one team in the AP Poll. This was the first time since the famous "Fab Five" team in 1992. In the NCAA tournament, Hardaway Jr. scored a career-high 21 points against South Dakota State. His team made it to the championship game but lost to Louisville.
After the season, Hardaway Jr. decided to enter the NBA draft. He was named to the 1st team All-Big Ten by coaches.
Professional NBA Career
New York Knicks (2013–2015)
The New York Knicks drafted Tim Hardaway Jr. as the 24th pick in the 2013 NBA draft. He and Trey Burke were the first Michigan duo picked in the first round since 1994.
He made his NBA debut on October 30, 2013. He scored 5 points and had 2 assists. On December 1, he scored a career-high 21 points against the New Orleans Pelicans. He also started his first NBA game on December 8.
Hardaway Jr. was chosen to play in the Rising Stars Challenge during the 2014 NBA All-Star Game weekend. He set a new career high with 29 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He finished fifth in the voting for the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. He was also named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
In January 2015, he scored a season-high 25 points against the Charlotte Hornets.
Atlanta Hawks (2015–2017)
On June 25, 2015, Hardaway Jr. was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. He played his first game for the Hawks in November. He was also sent to the D-League (a development league) a few times to get more playing time.
On March 17, 2016, he made his first start for Atlanta. He scored a season-high 21 points. In October 2016, he scored 21 points off the bench in the Hawks' season opener.
On January 1, 2017, he matched his career high with 29 points against the San Antonio Spurs. He made a tying three-pointer with seconds left and scored the winning free throw in overtime. On February 2, he scored 23 of his career-high 33 points in the fourth quarter. This helped his team come back from 20 points down to win. On March 3, he scored a career-high 36 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Return to New York (2017–2019)
After the 2016–17 season, Hardaway Jr. signed a four-year contract with the New York Knicks. On November 8, 2017, he had his first NBA career double-double with 26 points and 11 rebounds. On November 22, he scored a then-career-high 38 points against the Toronto Raptors.
He missed 20 games due to a leg injury but returned in January 2018. On March 23, he scored a new career-high of 39 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
In the Knicks' season opener on October 17, 2018, Hardaway Jr. scored 31 points. On October 31, he scored 37 points, including a career-high 7 three-point field goals.
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Dallas Mavericks (2019–2024)
On January 31, 2019, Hardaway Jr. was traded to the Dallas Mavericks. He played 19 games for the Mavericks before a leg injury ended his season early.
In November 2019, he became a starter for the Mavericks. On December 8, 2019, he made a career-high 9 three-pointers in a game. He finished the regular season with 204 three-pointers, which was the 7th most in the NBA.
After the 2019–20 season, Hardaway Jr. decided to stay with the Mavericks. He finished 5th in voting for the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award. On April 30, 2021, he scored a career-high 42 points against the Detroit Pistons. On May 4, 2021, he made 10 three-point shots against the Miami Heat. This tied the Mavericks' franchise record for most three-pointers in a single game. He also became the first Maverick to have multiple seasons with over 200 three-point shots.
Hardaway Jr. signed a new contract with the Mavericks in August 2021. In February 2022, he had surgery on his left foot. He and Luka Dončić became the first teammates in NBA history to each hit four or more three-point shots in five straight games. He finished the 2022–23 season with 212 three-pointers, marking his third season with over 200.
On December 18, 2023, Hardaway Jr. passed his father on the all-time NBA three-point scoring list. He reached the 2024 NBA Finals with the Mavericks, where they lost to the Boston Celtics. In Game 4 of the Finals, he set a Mavericks record for most three-point shots made in an NBA Finals game with 5.
Detroit Pistons (2024–2025)
On July 6, 2024, Hardaway Jr. was traded to the Detroit Pistons. On December 16, he made three consecutive three-point shots in less than a minute during overtime. This helped the Pistons win a close game against Miami.
In a playoff game against the New York Knicks on April 24, 2025, Hardaway Jr. set a career playoff best with 7 three-point shots made. This tied a Pistons franchise record for most three-pointers in a playoff game.
Denver Nuggets (2025–present)
On July 10, 2025, Hardaway Jr. signed a contract with the Denver Nuggets.
Playing for Team USA
Hardaway Jr. played for Team USA in the 2011 FIBA Under-19 World Championship. He scored a team-high 21 points in the 5th place game. He has said that assistant coach Tom Thibodeau helped him improve his defensive skills.
Career Statistics
NBA Regular Season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2013–14 | New York | 81 | 1 | 23.2 | .428 | .363 | .828 | 1.5 | .8 | .5 | .1 | 10.2 |
| 2014–15 | New York | 70 | 30 | 24.0 | .389 | .342 | .801 | 2.2 | 1.8 | .3 | .2 | 11.5 |
| 2015–16 | Atlanta | 51 | 1 | 16.9 | .430 | .338 | .893 | 1.7 | 1.0 | .4 | .1 | 6.4 |
| 2016–17 | Atlanta | 79 | 30 | 27.3 | .455 | .357 | .766 | 2.8 | 2.3 | .7 | .2 | 14.5 |
| 2017–18 | New York | 57 | 54 | 33.1 | .421 | .317 | .816 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 1.1 | .2 | 17.5 |
| 2018–19 | New York | 46 | 46 | 32.6 | .388 | .347 | .854 | 3.5 | 2.7 | .9 | .1 | 19.1 |
| Dallas | 19 | 17 | 29.3 | .404 | .321 | .767 | 3.2 | 1.9 | .6 | .1 | 15.5 | |
| 2019–20 | Dallas | 71 | 58 | 29.5 | .434 | .398 | .819 | 3.3 | 1.9 | .6 | .1 | 15.8 |
| 2020–21 | Dallas | 70 | 31 | 28.4 | .447 | .391 | .816 | 3.3 | 1.8 | .4 | .2 | 16.6 |
| 2021–22 | Dallas | 42 | 20 | 29.6 | .394 | .336 | .757 | 3.7 | 2.2 | .9 | .1 | 14.2 |
| 2022–23 | Dallas | 71 | 45 | 30.3 | .401 | .385 | .770 | 3.5 | 1.8 | .7 | .2 | 14.4 |
| 2023–24 | Dallas | 79 | 12 | 26.8 | .402 | .353 | .852 | 3.2 | 1.8 | .5 | .1 | 14.4 |
| 2024–25 | Detroit | 77 | 77 | 28.0 | .406 | .368 | .855 | 2.4 | 1.6 | .5 | .1 | 11.0 |
| Career | 813 | 422 | 27.4 | .417 | .361 | .815 | 2.9 | 1.8 | .6 | .1 | 13.7 | |
NBA Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2016 | Atlanta | 9 | 0 | 9.7 | .269 | .143 | .667 | 1.0 | .8 | .0 | .1 | 2.2 |
| 2017 | Atlanta | 6 | 6 | 33.3 | .329 | .262 | .632 | 2.7 | 1.2 | .5 | .0 | 12.8 |
| 2020 | Dallas | 6 | 6 | 34.0 | .421 | .352 | .727 | 3.5 | 1.8 | .3 | .0 | 17.8 |
| 2021 | Dallas | 7 | 7 | 37.4 | .416 | .404 | .750 | 3.3 | 1.4 | .4 | .0 | 17.0 |
| 2024 | Dallas | 14 | 0 | 12.7 | .379 | .351 | .500 | 1.8 | .4 | .4 | .1 | 4.4 |
| 2025 | Detroit | 6 | 6 | 31.3 | .338 | .308 | .800 | 2.8 | 1.2 | .3 | .0 | 12.0 |
| Career | 48 | 25 | 23.3 | .374 | .328 | .686 | 2.3 | 1.0 | .3 | .0 | 9.5 | |
College Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2010–11 | Michigan | 35 | 35 | 30.7 | .420 | .367 | .765 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 1.0 | .1 | 13.9 |
| 2011–12 | Michigan | 34 | 34 | 34.2 | .418 | .283 | .715 | 3.8 | 2.1 | .5 | .3 | 14.6 |
| 2012–13 | Michigan | 38 | 38 | 34.8 | .437 | .374 | .694 | 4.7 | 2.4 | .7 | .4 | 14.5 |
| Career | 107 | 107 | 33.3 | .425 | .343 | .724 | 4.1 | 2.1 | .7 | .3 | 14.3 | |
Basketball Records
- Most three-point shots in a single NBA game at Kaseya Center, tied (10, May 4, 2021)
- Most three-point shots in a single game for the Dallas Mavericks (10, May 4, 2021, tied with others)
- Most seasons with 200+ three-point shots for the Dallas Mavericks (4)
- Most consecutive seasons with 200+ three-point shots for the Dallas Mavericks (2)
- Most three-point shots made for the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA Finals game, half, or quarter (5, June 14, 2024)
- Most three-point shots made for the Detroit Pistons in a playoff game (7, April 24, 2025, tied with Chauncey Billups)
See also
In Spanish: Tim Hardaway Jr. para niños
- List of second-generation NBA players
- List of NBA career 3-point scoring leaders
