Tim Hardaway

Tim Hardaway is a former basketball player known for his college career at UTEP and his success in the NBA.

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Profession :

Basketball Player

Birthday :

September 1, 1966

Age :

58

Tim Hardaway, a retired American basketball player, is best known for his time with the Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat. As a five-time NBA All-Star, he gained fame for his signature “UTEP Two-Step” move. Throughout his career, Hardaway also played for the Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets. He is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and an Olympic gold medalist. Hardaway was a key figure in the Golden State Warriors’ renowned Run TMC era, playing alongside Chris Mullin and Mitch Richmond. His exceptional ball-handling skills and scoring ability made him an exciting player to watch in the NBA.

Hardaway played college basketball for the UTEP Miners under head coach Don Haskins, who later became a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He was twice named MVP of El Paso’s Sun Bowl Invitational Tournament and participated in the NCAA Tournaments in 1988 and 1989.

In 2000, Hardaway faced controversy due to anti-gay comments made during an interview. He later apologized and sought to make amends with the LGBTQ+ community. Through The Tim Hardaway Foundation, he continues to positively impact youth by providing education and sports programs.