Last Updated on June 1, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

T.J. Warren built his reputation as a natural scorer, capable of putting up points efficiently from all areas of the court without needing a high volume of touches. His offensive talent was on full display during his standout performances in the NBA bubble, where he briefly became one of the league’s hottest scorers. When healthy, Warren has consistently shown the ability to provide reliable offense and veteran experience on the wing.

Here’s detailed information about T.J. Warren:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Anthony Warren Jr.
  • Nickname: Tony Buckets. (NBA)
  • Nationality: American.
  • Date of Birth: September 5, 1993.
  • Hometown: Durham, North Carolina, United States. (NBA)
  • Height: 6-foot-8. (The NBA G League)
  • Weight: 220 pounds. (The NBA G League)
  • Wingspan: 6-foot-10.25 at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine. (Yahoo Sports)
  • Shoe Size: I could not verify a reliable public source for his shoe size, so I’m leaving this unspecified rather than guessing.
  • Jersey Number: #24 (NC State); #12 and #21 (Phoenix Suns); #1 (Indiana Pacers, Brooklyn Nets); #24 (Minnesota Timberwolves); #14 (Westchester Knicks). (NC State University Athletics)
  • Position: Small forward / power forward.
  • High School: Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire; some databases also list Word of God Christian Academy in Raleigh, North Carolina as an earlier school. (Wikipedia)
  • College: NC State.
  • NBA Draft: Phoenix Suns, 2014, No. 14 overall pick.
  • Teams Played For:
    • Phoenix Suns (2014–2019)
    • Indiana Pacers (2019–2022)
    • Brooklyn Nets (2022–2023)
    • Phoenix Suns (2023)
    • Minnesota Timberwolves (2024)
    • Westchester Knicks (2024–present)
  • Championship Rings: 0 NBA championship rings.
  • Parents: Althea Warren and Tony Warren. (NBA)
  • Children: No reliable public source I found documents any children.
  • Siblings: I could not verify any reliably sourced public information on siblings, so I’m leaving this unspecified rather than guessing.
  • Athlete Relatives: His father, Tony Warren, played at NC State. (NBA)

Player Archetype / Play Style

T.J. Warren’s player archetype is that of a pure scoring forward, the kind of archetype built around crafty shot-making, off-ball timing, and efficient offense from awkward angles rather than flashy playmaking. Defensively, he has typically fit as a secondary wing defender who uses size and instincts to hold up across forward spots, while offensively he does his best work as a natural bucket-getter who can score from the mid-range, cut into openings, finish with touch around the rim, and punish defenders without needing a high-dribble, ball-dominant role. Warren’s physical traits include a solid 6-foot-8 frame, good length, and enough fluidity to glide into scoring areas, and his overall play style has long revolved around smooth, quiet production, smart movement, and a knack for piling up points without forcing the action. (Yahoo Sports)

Fun Facts

  • T.J. Warren grew up in a basketball family, with his father inspiring his early interest in the sport. He followed in his father’s footsteps by attending NC State.
  • His breakout moment came in the 2020 NBA Bubble, where he averaged 31.0 points per game for the Indiana Pacers, including a career-high 53-point game.

Sources:

NBA.com — T.J. Warren Bio
Basketball-Reference — T.J. Warren Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Yahoo Sports — TJ Warren: Scouting report
NC State Athletics — T.J. Warren – 2013-14 – Men’s Basketball