History of Tim Hardaway Jr. in Timeline

Tim Hardaway Jr. is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. He played college basketball at the University of Michigan, leaving after his junior year to enter the NBA draft where he was drafted 24th overall by the New York Knicks. He has played for the Knicks (twice), Atlanta Hawks, and Dallas Mavericks. He is the son of NBA Hall of Famer Tim Hardaway.

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1989: Father drafted in first round

In the 2013 NBA draft, Tim Hardaway Jr. joined his father (14th in 1989 NBA draft) as a first round selection.

March 16, 1992: Timothy Hardaway Jr. was born

On March 16, 1992, Timothy Duane Hardaway Jr. was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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December 5, 1992: Michigan ranked number one in the AP Poll

On January 28, 2013 Michigan was ranked number one in the AP Poll for the first time since December 5, 1992.

1994: First Michigan duo selected

In the NBA draft 2013, Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway became the first Michigan duo selected in the first round since 1994 NBA draft.

December 16, 1995: George McCloud's Record

On December 16, 1995, George McCloud set the Dallas Maverick single-game three-point shots made franchise record, which Tim Hardaway Jr. later tied.

March 5, 1996: McCloud 6 games, Feb 25

Tim Hardaway Jr. became the 10th NBA player (2nd Maverick, McCloud 6 games, Feb 25 – March 5, 1996) to post five-plus three-point shots in at least five consecutive games.

December 6, 1996: Victory over Duke

On January 17, 2013 Michigan defeated Minnesota for the first time since a December 6, 1996, victory by the 1996–97 team over Duke.

December 13, 2008: Single-game school record tied

On December 13, 2008, Tim Hardaway Jr.'s team tied its single-game school record of 16 three-point field goals made.

2008: Third team selection

In 2008, Tim Hardaway Jr. was a third team All-City selection.

2009: All-City selection

In 2009, Tim Hardaway Jr. was a first team All-City selection.

December 23, 2010: Team tied school record of three-point field goals made

On December 23, 2010, against Bryant University, Tim Hardaway Jr.'s team tied its December 13, 2008, single-game school record of 16 three-point field goals made, with Hardaway contributing 4 three-point shots. It was Hardaway's first 20-point game.

2010: Freshman During NCAA season

During the 2010-11 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, Tim Hardaway Jr. earned four Big Ten Conference Freshman of the Week awards.

2010: Began college basketball career

In 2010, Tim Hardaway Jr. began his college basketball career in the starting lineup for the Michigan Wolverines against South Carolina Upstate. He led the team in scoring with 19 points, but soon after went into a shooting slump.

2010: Led team in conference schedule

In 2010, Tim Hardaway Jr. led his team in scoring during the 18-game conference schedule, steals, free throw percentage, three-point shooting percentage, and three-point shots made per game.

2010: All-City selection

In 2010, Tim Hardaway Jr. was a first team All-City selection, averaging 31.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists during his senior season.

July 10, 2011: Competed as Team USA

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

2011: Preseason watchlist selection

As a sophomore in 2011, Tim Hardaway Jr. was a preseason top 50 watchlist selection for the John R. Wooden Award and the Naismith College Player of the Year.

2011: All-Big Ten selection

Following the Big Ten Conference season in 2011, Tim Hardaway Jr. was an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection and a unanimous All-Freshman team selection. He was also selected to the 2011 Collegeinsider.com Freshmen All-America team.

2011: Earned All-Big Ten honors

In 2011, Tim Hardaway Jr. earned honorable mention All-Big Ten selection and unanimous Big Ten All-Freshman team selection, establishing a Michigan freshman record for single-season three-point shots made. He was also a Collegeinsider.com Freshmen All-America selection and participated in the 2011 FIBA Under-19 World Championship.

2011: Represented Team USA

In 2011, Tim Hardaway Jr. represented Team USA at the FIBA Under-19 World Championship, leading the team with 21 points in the 5th place game.

2011: Set Michigan freshman single-season record

In 2011, during the semi-finals of the Big Ten tournament against Ohio State, Tim Hardaway Jr. set the Michigan freshman single-season three-point shots made record of 74.

January 8, 2012: Second career double-double

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

2012: Memorializing Friends and Family

During the 2012–13 season, Tim Hardaway Jr. memorialized deceased friends on his left shoe and deceased family members on his right shoe.

2012: All-Big Ten selection

Following the 2012–13 Big Ten season Tim Hardaway Jr. was a 1st team All-Big Ten selection by the coaches and a 2nd team selection by the media.

2012: Played college basketball

In 2012 Tim Hardaway Jr. played college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines.

2012: Earned All-Big Ten recognition

In 2012, Tim Hardaway Jr. earned 2011–12 All-Big Ten 3rd team recognition.

2012: Big Ten Player of the Week award

Tim Hardaway Jr. earned his second Big Ten Player of the Week award in 2012 after scoring 25 points and adding 10 rebounds.

2013: Selected as the 24th overall pick in the 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: New NCAA tournament career-high

In 2013, Tim Hardaway Jr. established 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 New York Knicks, which allowed him to participate in the 2013 NBA Summer League.

2013: Regular Season Debut

On October 30, 2013, Tim Hardaway Jr. made his regular season debut for the Knicks against Milwaukee, scoring 5 points and providing 2 assists in 15 minutes.

April 6, 2014: J.R. Smith's Record

On April 6, 2014, J.R. Smith set the FTX Arena NBA record for three-point shots made, which Tim Hardaway Jr. later tied.

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.

2014: NBA Summer League

In 2014, Tim Hardaway Jr. played in the NBA Summer League, averaging 22.8 points per game, earning NBA All-Summer League second team recognition.

2014: Rising Stars Challenge and Career High

In 2014, Tim Hardaway Jr. was named a Rising Stars Challenge participant and achieved a career-high of 29 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 30. He also finished fifth in NBA Rookie of the Year Award balloting and was selected for the NBA All-Rookie Team.

January 24, 2015: Season-High Performance

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

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.

December 6, 2015: Wesley Matthews' Record

On December 6, 2015, Wesley Matthews tied the Dallas Maverick single-game three-point shots made franchise record, which Tim Hardaway Jr. later tied.

January 3, 2016: Recalled by the Hawks

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

March 17, 2016: First Start for Atlanta

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

October 27, 2016: Season Opener Performance

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

2016: Hawks extended qualifying offer

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

January 1, 2017: Career High (Tied) Against Spurs

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, in a victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

July 6, 2017: Offer Sheet from the Knicks

On July 6, 2017, Tim Hardaway Jr. received a four-year, $71 million offer sheet from the Knicks.

October 17, 2018: Season Opener Performance

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.

February 1, 2019: Paul George's Record

On February 1, 2019, Paul George set the FTX Arena NBA record for three-point shots made, which Tim Hardaway Jr. later tied.

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 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 game against the Sacramento Kings.

December 10, 2019: Duncan Robinson's Record

On December 10, 2019, Duncan Robinson set the FTX Arena NBA record for three-point shots made, which Tim Hardaway Jr. later tied.

November 19, 2020: Exercised Contractual Option

On November 19, 2020, Tim Hardaway Jr. exercised his contractual option to remain with the Dallas Mavericks.

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 Records for Three-Point Shots

On May 4, 2021, Tim Hardaway Jr. tied 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 Dallas Mavericks.

February 1, 2022: Underwent Foot Surgery

On February 1, 2022, Tim Hardaway Jr. underwent left foot surgery for his fifth metatarsal bone and was ruled out indefinitely.

December 6, 2022: Teammates with 4+ Three-Point Shots

From November 29 to December 6, 2022, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Luka Dončić became the first pair of teammates in league history to each hit four-plus three-point shots in the same streak of five games.

December 18, 2023: Passed Father on All-Time List

On December 18, 2023, Tim Hardaway Jr. made two three-point shots to pass his father for 44th place on the NBA all-time list.

July 6, 2024: Traded to Detroit Pistons

On July 6, 2024, Tim Hardaway Jr. was traded to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Quentin Grimes.

2024: NBA Finals Appearance and Record

In 2024, Tim Hardaway Jr. reached the NBA Finals where the Mavericks lost to the Boston Celtics in five games. In game 4, Hardaway established a Mavericks franchise record for most 3-point shots made in an NBA Finals game with 5. All of his shots were in the fourth quarter, tying him with Ray Allen and Kenny Smith in second place behind Steph Curry for most in a single quarter in NBA finals history.