Career Timeline of Tim Hardaway Jr.: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Tim Hardaway Jr., from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Tim Hardaway Jr. is a professional basketball player currently with the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. Drafted 24th overall by the New York Knicks in 2013 after a successful college career at Michigan, where he helped his team reach the national championship game. Hardaway Jr. has also played for the Atlanta Hawks and Dallas Mavericks, having two different stints with the Knicks. The son of Hall of Famer Tim Hardaway, he holds Dallas Mavericks' three-point shooting records and the Piston's single-playoff game made three point shots record.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1989: Tim Hardaway Sr. Drafted

In 1989, Tim Hardaway Sr. was drafted 14th overall.

1994: Michigan Duo Selected in First Round

In 1994, Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway became the first Michigan duo selected in the first round of the NBA draft since Juwan Howard and Jalen Rose.

December 23, 2010: Tied School Record

On December 23, 2010, Tim Hardaway Jr. and the team tied the December 13, 2008 single-game school record of 16 three-point field goals made against Bryant University. Hardaway scored his first 20-point game.

2010: Scoring Leader

During the 2010-11 Big Ten Conference season, Tim Hardaway Jr. led the team in scoring, steals, free throw percentage, three-point shooting percentage, and three-point shots made per game.

2010: Started in the lineup for the Wolverines

In 2010, Tim Hardaway Jr. started in the lineup for the 2010–11 Wolverines and led the team in scoring in his first career game with 19 points.

July 10, 2011: Competed in FIBA U19 World Championships

From June 30 to July 10, 2011, Tim Hardaway Jr. competed as a member of Team USA in the 2011 FIBA U19 World Championships in Latvia after being selected to the team following tryouts.

2011: All-Big Ten and FIBA Under-19 World Championship Selection

In 2011, Tim Hardaway Jr. was an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection, a unanimous Big Ten All-Freshman team selection, a Collegeinsider.com Freshmen All-America selection, and participated as a member of Team USA in the FIBA Under-19 World Championship.

January 8, 2012: Second Career Double-Double

On January 8, 2012, Tim Hardaway Jr. recorded his second career double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds against 19th-ranked Wisconsin.

2012: Michigan Wolverines national runner-up

In 2012, Tim Hardaway Jr. played college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines and declared for the NBA draft after his junior season for the national runner-up team.

2013: NCAA Tournament run with Michigan

In 2013, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Michigan reached the NCAA Tournament final, where they lost to Louisville. During the tournament, Hardaway set a new career-high with 21 points against South Dakota State.

2013: NBA Draft

In 2013, Tim Hardaway Jr. declared for the NBA draft after his junior season and was selected as the 24th overall pick by the New York Knicks.

2013: Signs with Knicks

In 2013, Tim Hardaway Jr. signed a four-year, $6.1 million contract with the New York Knicks, which allowed him to participate in the 2013 NBA Summer League.

2013: NBA Regular Season Debut

On October 30, 2013, Tim Hardaway Jr. made his regular season debut for the Knicks against the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring 5 points with 2 assists in 15 minutes. Also in 2013, he posted a career-high 21 points against the New Orleans Pelicans on December 1.

2014: Rising Stars Challenge and Career High

In 2014, Tim Hardaway Jr. was named a Rising Stars Challenge participant during the NBA All-Star Game weekend. On January 30, 2014, he also achieved a career high with 29 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers and finished fifth in the NBA Rookie of the Year Award balloting.

January 24, 2015: Season-High Performance

On January 24, 2015, Tim Hardaway Jr. scored a season-high 25 points, along with 6 rebounds and 5 assists, in a game against the Charlotte Hornets.

June 25, 2015: Traded to Atlanta Hawks

On June 25, 2015, Tim Hardaway Jr. was traded to the Atlanta Hawks from the Knicks in exchange for the draft rights to Jerian Grant.

December 3, 2015: Assignment to Canton Charge

On December 3, 2015, Tim Hardaway Jr. was assigned to the Canton Charge, the D-League affiliate of the Cleveland Cavaliers, by the Atlanta Hawks.

January 3, 2016: Recalled by Hawks

On January 3, 2016, Tim Hardaway Jr. was recalled to the Atlanta Hawks from the Austin Spurs.

March 17, 2016: First Start for Atlanta

On March 17, 2016, Tim Hardaway Jr. started his first game for Atlanta against the Denver Nuggets, achieving a season-high 21 points and contributing in multiple facets of the game.

October 27, 2016: Season Opener Performance

On October 27, 2016, Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 21 points off the bench for the Atlanta Hawks in a win against the Washington Wizards.

2016: Hawks Extend Qualifying Offer

Following the 2016-17 season, the Hawks extended Tim Hardaway a qualifying offer, making him a restricted free agent.

January 1, 2017: Matches Career High Against Spurs

On January 1, 2017, Tim Hardaway Jr. matched his career high with 29 points in a 114–112 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

July 6, 2017: Receives Offer Sheet from Knicks

On July 6, 2017, Tim Hardaway Jr. received a four-year, $71 million offer sheet from the New York Knicks, leading to his departure from the Atlanta Hawks.