Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here are the details for Tim Hardaway:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Timothy Duane Hardaway
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born September 1, 1966
  • Hometown: Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 meters)
  • Weight: 175 pounds (79 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 1 inch
  • Shoe Size: Size 10 (US)
  • Number: Wore 10 and 14 during his NBA career
  • Position: Point Guard
  • High School: Carver Military Academy in Chicago, Illinois
  • College: University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) (1985–1989)
  • NBA Draft: 1989 NBA Draft, 1st round (14th overall pick) by the Golden State Warriors
  • Teams Played For:
    • Golden State Warriors (1989–1996)
    • Miami Heat (1996–2001)
    • Dallas Mavericks (2001–2002)
    • Denver Nuggets (2002)
    • Indiana Pacers (2003)
  • Championship Rings: None as a player
  • Kids:
    • Tim Hardaway Jr. (NBA player)
    • Two other children (personal details not widely available)
  • Siblings: Information not widely documented

Player Archetype / Play Style

Tim Hardaway’s player archetype was that of a jitterbug floor general and downhill creator, a compact but explosive lead guard who ran offense with pace, sharp handle, and constant pressure on the paint. At 6-foot and 195 pounds, he lacked ideal size for switching-heavy defense, but he competed hard at the point of attack and was best deployed as an aggressive on-ball defender who used quick hands and anticipation rather than length. Offensively, his role was clear: primary ball-handler, pick-and-roll engine, and shot creator who could collapse defenses, feed teammates, and still score on his own, with his crossover and change of direction standing out as defining weapons. Physically, Hardaway built his game on low-center-of-gravity burst, balance, and elite lateral quickness, and his play style mixed tempo control with attacking flair, making him one of the most dangerous small guards of his era and a central driver of the fast, high-scoring Run T.M.C. identity. (NBA)

Fun Facts

  • Tim Hardaway was known for his incredible ball-handling skills, particularly his “UTEP Two-Step” crossover dribble, and his scoring ability.
  • He was a five-time NBA All-Star and one of the best point guards of the 1990s. Hardaway’s leadership and playmaking were crucial during his tenure with the Golden State Warriors and the Miami Heat.
  • Post-retirement, he has been involved in coaching and basketball-related activities and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022.

Sources:

NBA.com — Tim Hardaway | Guard
Encyclopaedia Britannica — Golden State Warriors | History, Notable Players, Championships, & Facts
Encyclopaedia Britannica — Miami Heat | History, Prominent Players, & Championships