Last Updated on July 21, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Tim Hardaway Jr.

Tim Hardaway Jr. has built a successful NBA career as a dependable scoring wing, using his confident three-point shooting and aggressive offensive mindset to provide instant firepower. Whether starting or coming off the bench, Hardaway’s ability to stretch defenses and score in bunches has made him a valuable contributor on multiple playoff teams.

Here’s a detailed profile of basketballer Tim Hardaway Jr.:

  • Full Name: Timothy Duane Hardaway Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born March 16, 1992
  • Hometown: Miami, Florida, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 meters)
  • Weight: 205 pounds (93 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters)
  • Shoe Size: 13 (US)
  • Number: #5 (Knicks), #10 (Hawks), #3 (Knicks), #11 (Mavericks), #10 (Mavericks), #8 (Pistons)
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School:
    • High School: Palmer Trinity School (Miami, Florida)
    • Transferred to: Miami Palmetto Senior High School (Miami, Florida)
  • College: University of Michigan
  • NBA Draft: Selected in the first round, 24th overall pick by the New York Knicks in 2013
  • Teams Played For:
    1. New York Knicks (2013–2015, 2017–2019)
    2. Atlanta Hawks (2015–2017)
    3. Dallas Mavericks (2019–present)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: No publicly known children
  • Siblings: A sister, Nia Hardaway

Tim Hardaway Jr.’s player archetype is a floor-spacing scoring wing whose value comes from perimeter shooting and instant offense. At 6-foot-5 with solid size and athleticism for a shooting guard, he can defend either backcourt spot in stretches, although his primary role is to provide scoring punch rather than shut down opposing stars. Hardaway is never shy about firing from beyond the arc, often heating up quickly and changing the rhythm of a game with a string of made threes. He also attacks closeouts decisively and runs the floor well in transition, making him an effective complementary scorer whose impact often rises and falls with the consistency of his outside shot.

Scouting Report

Tim Hardaway Jr. has always looked most comfortable when the game asks him to make quick decisions rather than complicated ones. Give him a sliver of daylight coming off a pin-down, a DHO, or a kick-out after a drive, and the shot is usually gone before the defense can recover. That’s what separates him from many volume shooters—there’s very little wasted motion. He isn’t someone who consistently bends an entire defense with his handle, but he’ll attack an aggressive closeout in a straight line, finish when the lane stays open, or pull up if the defender retreats too far. The trade-off is that once he’s forced into multiple counters or asked to create late-clock offense against a set defender, the efficiency can fluctuate because his dribble package is built to get into shots rather than manufacture them. Defensively, he’s at his best staying attached to movement shooters, navigating screens without giving away clean catch-and-shoot looks, and using his size to contest wings on the perimeter, although physical forwards can dislodge him and quicker guards can turn the corner if he opens his stance too early. It’s easy to overlook how much his offensive value depends on constant relocation; he rarely stands watching the ball and will drift into open windows as help defenders collapse, creating opportunities that don’t always show up as designed actions. He’s an ideal complementary wing next to primary creators who force rotations and need teammates prepared to fire immediately or keep the possession flowing with one or two dribbles instead of resetting the offense. His game brings to mind Wayne Ellington’s off-ball shooting habits with flashes of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s willingness to sprint through actions and stay involved without dominating the ball, even if the overall offensive responsibility leans a little more toward hunting his own jumper.

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Player Insights

I wanted the Houston Rockets to draft Tim Hardaway Jr. because I valued the advantage he had coming into the league being the son of the Miami Heat legend Tim Hardaway. His stats show that he is one of the best shooting guards in the league. He’s also listed as a small forward, but I think he’s a pure shooting guard. (Written July 17, 2026)