Tim Hardaway Jr.

Basketball Player

Tim Hardaway Jr. was born in Miami, Florida, United States on March 16th, 1992 and is the Basketball Player. At the age of 32, Tim Hardaway Jr. biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.

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Date of Birth
March 16, 1992
Nationality
United States
Place of Birth
Miami, Florida, United States
Age
32 years old
Zodiac Sign
Pisces
Networth
$30 Million
Salary
$17.9 Million
Profession
Basketball Player
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Tim Hardaway Jr. Life

Timothy Duane Hardaway Jr. (born March 16, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

He played college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines and declared for the NBA draft after his junior season for the national runner-up 2012–13 team.

Hardaway was selected with the 24th overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft by the New York Knicks.

He has had two stints with the Knicks and has also played for the Atlanta Hawks.

He is the son of former NBA All-Star Tim Hardaway. As a freshman during the 2010–11 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, he earned four Big Ten Conference Freshman of the Week awards, including three in the final four weeks during which he averaged over 20 points a game to help the 2010–11 team to climb up to fourth in the 2010–11 Big Ten Conference men's basketball season standings.

He was an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection and a unanimous Big Ten All-Freshman team selection following the season.

He established the Michigan freshman record for single-season three-point shots made.

He was a 2011 Collegeinsider.com Freshmen All-America selection and participated as a member of Team USA in the 2011 FIBA Under-19 World Championship.

As a sophomore for the 2011–12 team, he earned the 2011–12 All-Big Ten 3rd team recognition.

He earned 2012–13 All-Big Ten (1st team: coaches and 2nd team: media) recognition.

Early life

Hardaway is the son of Yolanda and former NBA All-Star Tim Hardaway. He was born in Alameda, California, while his father was a member of the Golden State Warriors.

Personal life

He has a sister named Nia, and is the son of five-time NBA All-Star Tim Hardaway. During the 2012–13 season, Hardaway memorialized deceased friends on his left shoe and deceased family members on his right shoe.

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Tim Hardaway Jr. Career

High school career

Hardaway graduated from Miami Palmetto High School in the Pinecrest neighborhood of Miami-Dade County, Florida. He played high school football for a year before deciding on basketball as a freshman. He had a turbulent relationship with his father, who behaved like a second coach, while focusing on basketball. During his second year, University of Michigan was his first college recruiting contact, and he began communicating by mail during his second year. During his junior year, Michigan head coach John Beilein brought him on an unofficial visit to watch Michigan play No. 1st. Unranked Michigan pulled a surprise on December 6 at 4 Duke. The 81-73 victory was a big win for the program. Hardaway began training with Ed Downs, with whom he would work every summer until he became a NBA draftee. He attended Beilein's Elite Camp in Ann Arbor, Michigan, receiving an invitation that he accepted. At the time, Hardaway was unranked in the Rivals.com Top-150, and his only other offers were from Minnesota and Kansas State. Since being a third team pick in 2008, he was the first team All-City pick in 2009 and 2010. He averaged 31.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists during his 2009-2010 senior season. He had 42 points against Brandon Knight who had 36 to lose in the Florida state championships against Pine Crest School. He was named the 93rd highest player and 28th best shooting guard in the class of 2010. He was named the 36th best shooting guard in his class by Scout.com. According to Rivals.com, he was not ranked by rivals.com. Hardaway has played basketball for both the South Florida Heat and Chicago's Mac Irvin Fire, where he competed with 7-foot (2.13 m) Meyers Leonard and McDonald in the All-American Jereme Richmond.

College career

Manny Harris, who had registered for the 2010 NBA draft, had just joined the team, and the 2010–11 Wolverines' season began against South Carolina Upstate. Although Hardaway led the team in scoring in his first game and the season opener with 19 points, he was soon in a shooting slump that culminated in him shooting 4 for 30 on his field goals in late November games against Syracuse and UTEP. These games marked the start of a season in which he went 13 games without reaching a 50% field goal percentage and 19 games without exceeding that number.

Four Big Ten Freshman of the Week awards were given to Hardaway. The Big Ten Conference named Hardaway co-freshman of the week along with Jared Sullinger on December 27. The team tied for the first three-point field goals made on December 23, 2010 against Bryant University, and Hardaway was one of three Wolverines to make four three-point shots. It was Hardaway's first 20-point game. Hardaway earned his second Big Ten Conference Freshman of the Week award for his first Big Ten Conference Freshman of the Week win over Northwestern (17 points and career-high 10 rebounds) and a career-high 26 points against Indiana on February 12, 2012. Hardaway earned his third Big Ten Conference Freshman of the Week award this week as the first Michigan freshman to score 30 points in a game in eight years. In a 75–72 victory over Iowa in February 19, he scored his thirty points. In a 54-52 loss to Illinois, he had scored ten points and 5 assists. Hardaway earned his third straight and fourth overall Big Ten Conference Freshman of the Week honor on February 28. Hardaway extended his double-digit scoring streak to eleven by netting 22 points against Minnesota on February 26 after scoring 16 against No.. On February 23, 12 Wisconsin residents celebrated their first wedding anniversary. He shot 9 for 15 on his three-point shots this week.

He averaged 20.1 points in the team's first week, after the trio's three consecutive freshman of the week's appearances and 20 in the team's first week, while the team won six of its final eight games, securing the fourth seed in the 2011 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament. During the 2010-11 Big Ten Conference men's basketball season, he led the team in scoring, defeating teammate Darius Morris by a 268–263 (14.8–14.6 points per game) margin. He also led the team in steals (1.17/game), free throw percentage (71.2 percent, min 2.0 made/game), three-point shooting percentage (44.2 percent, min 2.0 made/game), and three-point shots made per game (2.56) during the conference season. Both the coaches and the public selected Hardaway as an honorable mention All-Big Ten pick following the Big Ten Conference season. Both Hardaway and the coaches' unanimous All-Freshman team picks. He was one of 21 players selected for the 2011 Collegeinsider All-America team.

He set the Michigan freshman single-point shots record of 74 in the semi-finals of the 2011 Big Ten tournament against Ohio State. Hardaway led the team in three-point shots made per game and free throw percentage for the season (among qualifying players). He had 16 straight double digit scoring attempts on the season.

Following the season, he was invited to the 2011 Under-19 World Championship team by USA Basketball from June 17 to 24, 2011. In the 2011 FIBA World Championships in Latvia, 12 players selected appeared as Team USA from June 30 – July 10, 2011. He was chosen to join the team.

He was a preseason top 50 watchlist pick for the John R. Wooden Award and the Naismith College Player of the Year as a sophomore. Hardaway scored 60 points against the No. 2 in the Maui Invitational Tournament, November 21–23. No. 8 Memphis Tigers, No. 1. 6 Duke Blue Devils and 2011-12 Pac-12 season favorite UCLA Bruins, who helped the team finish third in third place and earned him a spot on the All-Tournament Team. He was named Big Ten Player of the Week for his efforts at the Maui Classic. In addition,, College Sports Madness named him Big Ten Player of the Week. He scored two fouls against Virginia in the first 5:33 and sat in the final 14:27 of the first half. He ended the November 29 contest with just 5 points, snapping a 22-game double-digit scoring streak. Despite making only 1 of 7 three-point shots against Penn State on December 29, he started the 2011–12 Big Ten Conference men's basketball season with 26 points against Penn State. He had his second double-double in career with 17 points and 10 rebounds against 19th ranked Wisconsin on January 8, 2012. He was in a deep shooting slump early February. On March 1 against Illinois, he recorded his second double-double of the season and third of his career, with 25 points and a career-best 11 rebounds. He received All-Big Tend team honors as a sophomore by the coaches and media in 2011. The team earned a share of the 2011-12 Big Ten Conference regular season championship.

He was ranked as the 35th top player in CBS Sports' preseason top 100 rankings. He was a top-50 pick for the John R. Wooden Award in the preseason. Trey Burke and Hardaway were consistently referred to as the best backcourt in college basketball throughout the season. A number of leading media outlets, including FOX Sports, ESPN color commentator Dick Vitale, ESPN sports columnist Zach Dirlam, Bleacher Report columnist Zach Dirlam, as well as local press, received the honor, as well as much local news.

Hardaway started the season with a double-double, including 5-for-5 three-point shooting) and 10 rebounds. His fourth double-double earned him his second Big Ten Player of the Week award. Hardaway was named as the NIT Season Tip-Off MVP with 39 points in the November 21 semi-final and 1999 final against Pittsburgh and Kansas State, respectively. He had a career-high 7 assists against Eastern Michigan on December 20. Hardaway sustained an ankle injury in his December 29 game against Central Michigan, snaping his 81-game streak that began at the start of his Michigan career. He returned to the lineup against Northwestern on January 3 in a 94–66 victory. On January 9, he tied a career high with 11 rebounds and 15 points for his fifth career double-double. Michigan defeated Minnesota (#9 AP/#12 Coaches) at Williams Arena on January 17, the first time Michigan defeated a top-10 team on the road since defeating Duke by the 1996-1996 team over Duke in 1996. Following a 21-point effort on a 7-for-8 shooting (4-for-five three-point shot), Hardaway received his second Big Ten Player of the Week Award, as a result of his 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and two blocks. Michigan ranked No. 1 in the AP Poll on January 28, with 51 of the 65 first place votes. It was the first time Michigan had ranked first in the AP Poll since the Fab Five 1992–93 team did so on December 5, 1992. In an overtime victory over Ohio State on Tuesday, Hardaway shot his career high 6 three-point shots, three on consecutive possessions to put Michigan up by a few points in the second half.

Jeff Goodman of CBSSports.com ranked Michigan with Hardaway first among tournament participants in terms of having the most promising NBA talent on the roster ahead of the 2013 National Invitation Tournament in the absence of Kentucky. Michigan defeated South Dakota State 71–56, its first NCAA tournament opponent. With 21 points, Hardaway set a new NCAA tournament record. The team's most victories in 20 years were recorded in 27th and head coach John Beilein's career was matched. Nik Stauskas, a freshman from Florida, shot all six of his three-point shot attempts on March 31 in the regional finals, raising his single-season total to 79 and beating Hardaway's single-season freshman record. Hardaway and Mitch McGary gave head coach John Beilein a gatorade shower following the regional championship postgame prayer and with Mrs. Beilein's permission. Hardaway made a team-high 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists in the national semi-finals against Syracuse on April 6. Michigan lost by 82–76 margin in the championship game to Louisville, with Hardaway providing 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Hardaway announced for the NBA draft on April 17. Hardaway, the father of a former Michigan teammate who represents 37 NBA players, has signed with sports agent Mark Bartelstein. Hardaway was one of 60 players to be selected for the NBA draft Combine.

He was a 1st team All-Big Ten pick by the coaches and a 2nd team pick by the media after the 2012-2013 Big Ten season. The United States Basketball Writers Association welcomed Hardaway to its 2012–13 Men's All-District V (OH, IN, MI, MN, WI) Team, based on national membership's voting. On March 26, he was elected and voted on by member coaches of the NABC, making him eligible for the State Farm Coaches' Division I All-America team.

Professional career

By the New York Knicks, Hardaway was drafted 24th overall. Trey Burke and Hardaway became the first Michigan duo selected in the first round since Juwan Howard and Jalen Rose in the 1994 NBA draft. Hardaway was selected as a first round pick by his father (14th in 1989 NBA draft).

The Knicks announced on July 8 that Hardaway has signed a four-year, $6.1 million contract, paving the way for his continued play in the 2013 NBA Summer League. He suffered from a bruised wrist in his second game of the summer league on July 14. The mishap ended Hardaway's Summer League season, but it had only had a short-term effect.

During 15 minutes of playing time, Hardaway made his regular season debut in the 2013–14 Knicks season opener on October 30, shooting down five points on a 2–2 shooting night and two assists. He played 27 minutes against the Chicago Bulls in his second game, totaling 10 points and 3 rebounds. Hardaway was 11 points against the San Antonio Spurs on November 10 and 14 points against the Atlanta Hawks on November 10, for consecutive career highs. In another game against the Hawks, he played his first 3-assist game on November 16. Hardaway scored a career-high 21 points against the New Orleans Pelicans on December 1. Hardaway's first NBA appearance came when Kenyon Martin sat out against the Boston Celtics on December 8. With Carmelo Anthony and Raymond Felton ruled out the Christmas Day match against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Hardaway matched his career high with 21 points. He was named as a Rising Star Challenge participant on January 29 as part of the 2014 NBA All-Star Game weekend. Hardaway's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night was his highest since his career (tied with Carmelo Anthony). In the NBA Rookie of the Year Award balloting, Hardaway came in fifth. He was also a first-team NBA All-Rookie Team pick.

In 2014, Hardaway agreed to represent the Knicks in the NBA Summer League. He averaged 22.8 points per game in five summer league games, ranking second in the league. He was named second team in the NBA All-Summer League second team.

Hardaway, 25, 2015, scored a season-high 25 points against the Charlotte Hornets, as well as 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Hardaway sustained his wrist against the Phoenix Suns on March 15. He played for the next nine games before returning to the lineup against the Washington Wizards on April 3. In the season finale against Detroit on April 15, he scored 25 points.

Hardaway was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Jerian Grant's draft rights. In the team's 16th game against the Boston Celtics, Hardaway did not make his Hawks debut until November 24.

The Cleveland Cavaliers' Canton Charge was assigned by the Hawks to the Canton Charge, the Cleveland Cavaliers' D-League affiliate. He was recalled by the Hawks three days later. He was assigned to the Austin Spurs, the San Antonio Spurs' affiliate, on December 28, again under flexible assignment policy. The Hawks recalled him on January 3, 2016. In a 107-101 loss to the New York Knicks, he played in his first game for the Hawks since November 28, scoring three points off the bench in 12 minutes.

On March 17, 2016, Hardaway made his first appearance against the Denver Nuggets in Atlanta. In a season-high 29 minutes against the Philadelphia 76ers, he posted a season-best 21 points, seven rebounds, four assists, a steal, and no turnovers, far exceeding his season-best of 13 points against the Philadelphia 76ers in February.

In the Hawks' season opener, Hardaway scored 21 points off the bench in a 114-99 victory over the Washington Wizards on October 27, 2016. As the Hawks extended their 1-point lead in the final quarter, 12 of his points came in the final quarter. He matched his career high with 29 points, including a tying three-pointer in regulation, nine points in overtime, and the go-ahead free throw with 10.8 seconds remaining in overtime, helping the Hawks beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-112. Hardaway helped his team bounce back from as many as 20 points down against the Houston Rockets to win the game on February 2nd. He spent 23 of his career-high 33 points in the fourth quarter. In a 135-130 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 3, he made five of nine three-pointers and scored a career-high 36 points. On April 9, Hardaway scored a career-high 9 rebounds to go along with 21 points against Cleveland as part of a week in which Hardaway averaged 22 points in a 3–0 week for the Hawks.

The Hawks gave Hardaway a qualifying offer following the 2016-17 season, making him a restricted free agent. The Knicks' Hardaway was given a four-year, $71 million contract sheet on July 6, 2017; Atlanta had 48 hours to match the request or lose Hardaway. In year 4, a player option was included in the case of a trade, and there was a 15% bonus of outstanding year 1 to three million. The Hawks refused to honor the contract, and Hardaway signed with the Knicks on July 8.

Hardaway's first NBA double-double against the Orlando Magic on November 8, with Kristaps Porziois on the sidelines. In a 108-100 victory over the Toronto Raptors on November 22, Hardaway scored a then-career-high 38 points. He was hospitalized for at least two weeks with a stress fractured leg on December 5. He made his Knicks debut on January 12 after missing 20 games. In a 118–108 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, he scored 16 points in 25 minutes off the bench. In a 108–104 loss to the Timberwolves on March 23, he scored a career-high 39 points.

Hardaway scored 31 points in the Knicks' season opener on October 17, 2018 over the Atlanta Hawks 126-107. The Knicks had a franchise-record-breaking, 49-point second quarter in comparison to Hardaway's 16-point quarter. In a 115–96 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on October 29, he scored 25 points and tied a career high with eight assists. In a 107-101 loss to the Indiana Pacers on October 31, he scored 37 points, including career highs of 7 three-point field goals and ten field goals.

Hardaway, Trey Burke, Courtney Lee, and Kristaps Porziis were traded to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for DeAndre Jordan, Wesley Matthews, Dennis Smith Jr., and two future first-round draft picks on January 31, 2019. He was suspended for the final 11 games due to a lower leg pain fracture that necessitated surgery in 19 Maverick games.

Hardaway was inserted into the starting lineup for the first time this season, scoring 20 points in a 142-94 victory over the Golden State Warriors on November 20, 2019. In a 110-106 loss to the Sacramento Kings on December 8, 2019, he reached a career high nine three pointers. Hardaway's career culminated in 204 three pointers made during the regular season, the seventh highest in the NBA.

Hardaway, a hardaway player who played for the Mavericks in the 2019-20 season, retired on November 19, 2020, after the 2019–20 season came to an end. Hardaway's fifth place in polling for the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award, one spot behind teammate Jalen Brunson, was fifth in the 2020–21 NBA season.

Hardaway re-signed with the Mavericks on August 9, 2021. He underwent left foot surgery for his fifth metatarsal bone on February 1, 2022, and was barred from entering the country indefinitely.

National team career

Hardaway was selected by the USA Basketball National Select Team from July 28 to 31 on July 18, 2014.

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