Tim Hardaway
Also known as: UTEP Two Step
NBA Hall of Famer
Known For
Revolutionary crossover dribble—the 'UTEP Two-Step'—that transformed NBA point guard play and remains one of basketball's most iconic offensive weapons.
About
Tim Hardaway Sr. orchestrated offensive excellence from 1989 to 2003, earning five All-Star selections and five All-NBA honors while pioneering the crossover dribble that became basketball's most imitated weapon. His tenure with the Miami Heat (1996-2001) defined an era of South Florida basketball prowess, as he orchestrated the franchise's most dominant period with 61-win seasons and consistent playoff contention while averaging over 20 points nightly. The Warriors' Run TMC offensive architect and Heat's floor general cemented his Miami connection through his No. 10 jersey retirement in 2009, remaining the franchise's all-time 3-point leader with 806 makes. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame in 2022, Hardaway's competitive fire and technical innovation shaped modern point guard play. His basketball lineage continues through son Tim Hardaway Jr., extending the family's NBA prominence into the current generation.
