History of Tim Hardaway Jr. in Timeline

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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1989: Tim Hardaway Sr. Drafted

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

March 16, 1992: Timothy Hardaway Jr. 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 Atop AP Poll

On December 5, 1992, the 1992–93 Fab Five team ranked atop the AP Poll.

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 16, 1995: George McCloud's Record

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

March 5, 1996: McCloud Mavericks Record

From February 25 – March 5, 1996, McCloud played 6 games with 5 plus three-point shots.

December 6, 1996: Michigan Defeats Duke

On December 6, 1996, Michigan defeated Duke, marking the first time Michigan defeated a top-10 team on the road since that victory.

2003: Chauncey Billups' Performance

In 2003, Chauncey Billups' set the record for the most single-playoff game three point shots made in franchise history which was tied by Hardaway in 2025.

December 13, 2008: Team Tied School Record

On December 13, 2008, the team tied its single-game school record of 16 three-point field goals made.

2008: Third Team All-City Selection

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

2009: First Team All-City Selection

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

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: Big Ten Freshman of the Week Awards

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: 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.

2010: All-City Selection

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

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: 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 Honorable Mention

Following the 2010-11 Big Ten Conference season, Tim Hardaway Jr. was an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection and a unanimous All-Freshman team selection.

2011: FIBA Under-19 World Championship

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

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.

2011: Michigan freshman single-season three-point shots made record

In 2011, at 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. He also led the team in three-point shots made per game and free throw percentage for the season.

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: Shoe Memorials

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

2012: All-District Team

Following the 2012-13 Big Ten season, Tim Hardaway Jr. was named to the U.S. Basketball Writers Association All-District V Team.

2012: Big Ten Player of the Week Award

In 2012, Tim Hardaway Jr. began the season with a double-double and earned his second Big Ten Player of the Week award.

2012: All-Big Ten 3rd team recognition

In 2012, Tim Hardaway Jr. earned the 2011-12 All-Big Ten 3rd team recognition as a sophomore.

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.

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

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

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 Recognition

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

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.

December 6, 2015: Wesley Matthews' Record

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

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.

October 17, 2018: Season Opener Performance with Knicks

On October 17, 2018, Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 31 points in the Knicks' season opener, contributing to a franchise-record 49-point second quarter.

January 31, 2019: Traded to 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 tied the FTX Arena NBA record for three-point shots made, which was later tied by Tim Hardaway Jr.

November 20, 2019: Inserted into Starting Lineup

On November 20, 2019, Tim Hardaway Jr. was placed in the starting lineup for the first time that season with the Mavericks, scoring 20 points.

December 8, 2019: Career-High Three-Pointers

On December 8, 2019, Tim Hardaway Jr. achieved 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 was later tied by Tim Hardaway Jr.

November 19, 2020: Exercises Contractual Option

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

April 30, 2021: Career-High 42 Points

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

May 4, 2021: Ties Three-Point Records

On May 4, 2021, Tim Hardaway Jr. tied two records against the Miami Heat by making 10 three-point shots.

August 9, 2021: Re-Signs with Mavericks

On August 9, 2021, Tim Hardaway Jr. re-signed with the Dallas Mavericks on a 4-year, $75 million contract.

February 1, 2022: Undergoes Foot Surgery

On February 1, 2022, Tim Hardaway Jr. underwent surgery on his left foot and was ruled out indefinitely.

December 6, 2022: Teammate Record

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