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 an American professional basketball player currently with the Denver Nuggets. A former Michigan Wolverine, he entered the NBA after his junior year, being drafted 24th overall by the New York Knicks in 2013. He's had multiple stints with the Knicks and played for the Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, and Detroit Pistons. Notably, he's the son of Hall of Famer Tim Hardaway and holds three point shooting records for the Mavericks, as well as the Pistons’ single-playoff game record for three point shots made.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2010: Conference schedule of the 2010–11 Big Ten Conference men's basketball season

During the 18-game conference schedule of the 2010–11 Big Ten Conference men's basketball season, Tim Hardaway Jr. led the team in scoring.

2010: Started season in the starting lineup

In 2010, Tim Hardaway Jr. started his season in the starting lineup for the 2010–11 Wolverines on November 13 against South Carolina Upstate. He led the team in scoring in his first career game with 19 points.

July 10, 2011: Competed as Team USA in the 2011 FIBA U19 World Championships

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

2011: Represented Team USA

In 2011, Tim Hardaway Jr. represented Team USA at the FIBA Under-19 World Championship, including scoring a team-high 21 points in the 5th place game against Australia.

2012: Played for Michigan Wolverines

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

2013: Declared for the NBA draft and drafted by New York Knicks

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

2013: New NCAA tournament career-high with 21 points

In 2013, Tim Hardaway Jr. set a new NCAA tournament career-high with 21 points against South Dakota State.

2013: Signed with the Knicks

In 2013, Tim Hardaway Jr. signed a four-year, $6.1 million contract with the Knicks, which allowed him to participate in the 2013 NBA Summer League. This marked a significant early career milestone.

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. On October 31, 2013, in his second game against the Chicago Bulls, he scored 10 points.

July 18, 2014: Named to USA Basketball National Select Team

On July 18, 2014, Tim Hardaway Jr. was named to practice with the USA Basketball National Select Team from July 28 to 31, showcasing his development and recognition on the national level.

2014: Rising Stars Challenge and NBA All-Rookie Team Selection

On January 29, 2014, Tim Hardaway Jr. was selected to participate in the Rising Stars Challenge during the 2014 NBA All-Star Game weekend. He finished fifth in NBA Rookie of the Year Award balloting and was chosen for the first-team NBA All-Rookie Team in 2014.

January 24, 2015: Season-High Performance

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

June 25, 2015: Traded to the Atlanta Hawks

On June 25, 2015, Tim Hardaway Jr. was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for the draft rights to Jerian Grant, marking a transition in his NBA career.

December 3, 2015: Assigned to Canton Charge

On December 3, 2015, Tim Hardaway Jr. was assigned to the Canton Charge, the D-League affiliate of the Cleveland Cavaliers, using the flexible assignment rule, which marked a temporary adjustment in his role with the Hawks.

January 3, 2016: Recalled by the Hawks

On January 3, 2016, Tim Hardaway Jr. was recalled by the Atlanta Hawks, after being assigned to the Austin Spurs, marking a shift back to the NBA team after a brief period in the D-League.

March 17, 2016: First Start for Atlanta

On March 17, 2016, Tim Hardaway Jr. made his first start for the Atlanta Hawks against the Denver Nuggets. He scored a season-high 21 points and had seven rebounds, four assists, and a steal.

October 27, 2016: Season Opener Performance

On October 27, 2016, in the Hawks' season opener, Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 21 points off the bench in a win over the Washington Wizards.

2016: Qualifying Offer from Hawks

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

January 1, 2017: Matched Career High

On January 1, 2017, Tim Hardaway Jr. matched his career high with 29 points, including a tying three-pointer and the go-ahead free throw, to help the Hawks defeat the San Antonio Spurs.

July 6, 2017: Received Offer Sheet from the Knicks

On July 6, 2017, Tim Hardaway Jr. received a four-year, $71 million offer sheet from the Knicks. The Hawks declined to match the offer, leading to his return to the Knicks on July 8.

October 17, 2018: Knicks Season Opener

On October 17, 2018, Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 31 points in the Knicks' season opener against the Atlanta Hawks.

January 31, 2019: Traded to the Dallas Mavericks

On January 31, 2019, Tim Hardaway Jr. was traded to the Dallas Mavericks along with Trey Burke, Courtney Lee, and Kristaps Porziņģis.

November 20, 2019: Inserted into Starting Lineup

On November 20, 2019, Tim Hardaway Jr. was inserted into the starting lineup for the first time that season, scoring 20 points in a win against the Golden State Warriors.

December 8, 2019: Career-High Three-Pointers

On December 8, 2019, Tim Hardaway Jr. made a career-high 9 three-pointers in a loss to the Sacramento Kings.

November 19, 2020: Exercised Contractual Option

On November 19, 2020, Tim Hardaway Jr. exercised his contractual option to remain with the Mavericks after the 2019–20 season.

April 30, 2021: Career-High Points

On April 30, 2021, Tim Hardaway Jr. scored a career-high 42 points against the Detroit Pistons.

May 4, 2021: Tied Three-Point Records

On May 4, 2021, Tim Hardaway Jr. tied multiple records against the Miami Heat, including the Dallas Maverick single-game three-point shots made franchise record and the FTX Arena NBA record for three-point shots made with 10.

August 9, 2021: Re-signed with the Mavericks

On August 9, 2021, Tim Hardaway Jr. re-signed with the Mavericks on a 4-year, $75 million contract, securing his place with the team for the near future.