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New York Knicks: Tracking the development of Tim Hardaway Jr.

By Maxwell Ogden

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 25: Tim Hardaway Jr. #5 of the New York Knicks looks on during warmups before the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on February 25, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 25: Tim Hardaway Jr. #5 of the New York Knicks looks on during warmups before the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on February 25, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 02: Tim Hardaway Jr. #5 of the New York Knicks in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden on April 2, 2014 in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Nets 110-81. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 02: Tim Hardaway Jr. #5 of the New York Knicks in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden on April 2, 2014 in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Nets 110-81. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

2013-14

Usage Rate: 18.0
Slash Line: .498/.363/.828
True Shooting Percentage: .554
Season Averages: 23.1 MPG, 10.2 PPG, 1.5 RPG, 0.8 APG, 0.5 SPG, 1.6 3PM
Per 36 Averages: 15.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals, 2.5 3-point field goals made

The New York Knicks selected Tim Hardaway Jr. at No. 24 overall in the 2013 NBA Draft. The selection followed his successful three-year career with the Michigan Wolverines, and it was quickly justified—perhaps the word of the day.

Behind the strength of his impressive instincts as a scorer, Hardaway Jr. was honored as a member of the 2013-14 All-Rookie First Team.

Hardaway Jr.’s ability to find the bottom of the net was displayed by his averages of 10.2 points per game and 15.8 points per 36 minutes. That includes his averages of 11.9 points per game and 15.9 points per 36 minutes in 30 appearances after the 2017 NBA All-Star Break.

Hardaway Jr. converted 130 3-point field goals overall on a career-best mark of 36.3 percent from beyond the arc.

The numbers were solid, but there were reasons for concern in 2013-14, as well. He shot well and scored at an intriguing level, but he struggled to create for his teammates and was generally inconsistent on defense.

The question is: How did Hardaway Jr. improve upon his flaws over the course of his next three seasons in the NBA?

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