Perhaps best known as the force behind the crossover dribble being in the NBA, Tim Hardaway had quite a career in the NBA. Hardaway, who broke in the league with the Golden State Warriors in 1989, and had immediate success there playing alongside Chris Mullin and Mitch Richmond. Together, the trio formed “Run TMC” and made the Warriors one of the highest scoring teams in the league. Hardaway achieved individual success early as well, as he was second fastest player in NBA history to record 5,000 points and 2,500 assists. Playing in an era of all time great point guards, Hardaway held his own, averaging 20 points and 10 assists often throughout the early 90’s.
Loading ...When he was traded to the Miami Heat, his surroundings changed, but his play excelled. Teaming with a dominant center in Alonzo Mourning allowed Hardaway the ability to create more on the offensive end for himself and other teammates. Hardaways career averages don’t overwhelm you(17.7 points/8.2 assists) but his intangibles were priceless to the teams he was apart of. Hardaway may not get alot of consideration for the Hall of Fame, but the originator of the UTEP 2-Step left a mark on the game that won’t be forgotten.
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wow hardaway is a undeserving homophobe that was over rated. He whines a lot and is really annoying. I went to game when i was little and he got so mad over a call he pulled a tv off the announcers table and threw it on the court. Hate him
I think Hardaway is one of those on the bubble players. It’s way too bad he made those homophobic comments, but he has gone through a lot of education about the gay community and has stated in interviews how much he regrets saying what he said. Does that mean he still isn’t a homophobe? Who knows. There are people I think in everybody’s life that may come off racist/prejudice, but are just ignorant and not understanding of one another. The director of the YES Institute, which sponsors the program Hardaway has been attending, described him as “genuine” and said that the staff was “surprised how real our relationship with Tim got.”
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