Tim Hardaway
Inducted:
2022
Player Stats
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
196 lb (89 kg)
Born:
September 1, 1966
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Position:
Point Guard
College:
UTEP (1985–1989)
Tim Hardaway was one of the NBA’s premier point guards throughout the 1990s, celebrated for his dazzling ball-handling, sharp shooting, and fierce competitiveness. Best known for his "UTEP Two-Step" crossover dribble, Hardaway consistently left defenders grasping at air.
He began his NBA career with the Golden State Warriors in 1989, forming part of the dynamic "Run TMC" trio alongside Mitch Richmond and Chris Mullin.
Hardaway scored over 15,000 points and dished out more than 7,000 assists during his career, showcasing a rare combination of scoring and playmaking ability.
Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022, Hardaway's lasting influence is seen in generations of guards who emulate his crossover and fearless style.
Hardaway's Awards and Records
- 10 retired by Miami Heat
- ABA All Star-Game (2006)
- Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award (1989)
- WAC Player of the Year (1989)
- WAC Tournament MVP (1989)
- First-team All-WAC (1989)
- Second-team All-WAC (1988)
- 10 retired by UTEP Miners
NBA Records
- 5× NBA All-Star (1991–1993, 1997, 1998)
- All-NBA First Team (1997)
- 3× All-NBA Second Team (1992, 1998, 1999)
- All-NBA Third Team (1993)
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (1990)
NBA Teams
Golden State Warriors 1989–1996
Miami Heat 1996–2001
Dallas Mavericks 2001–2002
Denver Nuggets 2002
Indiana Pacers 2003
NBA draft:
1989: 1st round, 14th overall pick
Golden State Warriors
Numbers Worn:
5, 10, 14
NBA Stats
Seasons:
13 (1989–2003)
Games Played:
867
Points:
15,373 (17.7 PPG)
Assists:
7,095 (8.2 APG)
Rebounds:
2,855 (3.3 RPG)
Steals:
1,324 (1.6 SPG)
Field Goal Percentage:
43.1%
Three-Point Percentage:
35.5%
Free Throw Percentage:
78.2%