History of Tim Hardaway Jr. in Timeline

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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1989: Drafted in the NBA draft

In 1989, Tim Hardaway's father was selected in the NBA draft

March 16, 1992: Timothy Hardaway Jr. was born

On March 16, 1992, Timothy Duane Hardaway Jr. was born. He is now a professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA.

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

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

1994: Michigan duo selected in the first round

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

December 16, 1995: George McCloud's Record

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

March 5, 1996: McCloud's 6 games performance

From February 25 to March 5, 1996, McCloud had 6 games performance which Hardaway matched in 2022.

December 6, 1996: Michigan defeated a top-10 team on the road

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

2003: Tied Franchise Record

In 2025, Tim Hardaway Jr.'s performance tied Chauncey Billups' 2003 performance for most single-playoff game three point shots made in franchise history.

December 13, 2008: Team tied school record of 16 three-point field goals made

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 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 of 16 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. Hardaway was one of three Wolverines to make 4 three-point shots and it was also his first 20-point game.

2010: Freshman during the 2010–11 NCAA Division I men's basketball season

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.

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.

2010: First team All-City selection

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

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: Earned Big Ten Conference Freshman of the Week awards

During the 2010-2011 season, Tim Hardaway Jr. earned four Big Ten Conference Freshman of the Week awards. He was also selected for the Big Ten All-Freshman team and was a Collegeinsider.com Freshmen All-America selection in 2011. Additionally, he participated in the 2011 FIBA Under-19 World Championship as a member of Team USA.

2011: Honorable mention All-Big Ten selection

Following the Big Ten Conference season in 2011, Tim Hardaway Jr. was an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection by both the coaches and the media. He was also one of two unanimous All-Freshman team selections by the coaches. He was one of 21 players selected to the 2011 Collegeinsider.com Freshmen All-America selection.

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.

2011: Preseason watchlist selection for awards

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

In the semi-finals of the 2011 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 against Wisconsin

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

2012: Memorialized Friends and Family

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

2012: 1st team All-Big Ten selection

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

2012: Big Ten Player of the Week Award

In 2012, Tim Hardaway Jr. earned his second Big Ten Player of the Week award. Hardaway earned the NIT Season Tip-Off MVP with 39 points total in the November 21 semi-final and November 23 final against Pittsburgh and Kansas State, respectively.

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

2012: Earned All-Big Ten 3rd team recognition

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

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.

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

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

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: NBA All-Summer League second team recognition

In 2014, Tim Hardaway Jr. represented the Knicks in the NBA Summer League and averaged 22.8 points per game. In 2014 he earned NBA All-Summer League second team recognition.

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.

December 6, 2015: Wesley Matthews' Record

On December 6, 2015, Wesley Matthews set a record that Tim Hardaway Jr. later tied. Wesley Matthews made a Dallas Maverick single-game three-point shots.

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.

February 1, 2019: Paul George's Record

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

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.

December 10, 2019: Duncan Robinson's Record

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

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.

February 1, 2022: Underwent Foot Surgery

On February 1, 2022, Tim Hardaway Jr. underwent left foot surgery for his fifth metatarsal bone, resulting in an indefinite period of absence.

December 6, 2022: Teammates with four-plus three-point shots

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

December 18, 2023: Passed his 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 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 Game 4 Record

During the 2024 NBA Finals, in game 4, Tim Hardaway Jr. established a Mavericks franchise record for most 3-point shots made in an NBA Finals game with 5.