Tim Hardaway: "Killer Cross-over"

Wow, one of the most exciting players of the 90s. Tim Hardaway can be credited with inventing the killer cross-over which has now become so popular. It is used by almost every player in the game is practically impossible to defend. Through following Hardaway's game, people like Iverson and Marbaury have been able to become such great basketball players.


After graduating from Carver High School in Chicago, Hardaway attended the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) where he won the Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award as the best college player under six feet (1.83 m) tall. Hardaway was selected as the 14th pick of the first round, in the 1989 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors.

With the Warriors, Hardaway was part of "Run TMC" (a play on the title of the popular rap group Run DMC) which was the high-scoring trio of himself, Mitch Richmond, and Chris Mullin. As part of the Warriors' attack, Hardaway was responsible for leading Run TMC's fast break, displaying his excellent passing and one-on-one skills to complement Richmond's slashing and Mullin's shooting. During his time with the Warriors, Hardaway’ dribbiling techniques were on full display. His deadly cross-over made him famous and kids all over the country were imitating this move. The killer cross-over is described below and when perfected it is a deadly move.

Hardaway’s best seasons occurred, when he was traded to the Miami Heat. He teamed out with Alonzo Mourning to make the Miami Heat one of the best teams of he eastern conference during the 90s, routinely winning conference titles. However, much like everyone else, the Heat became victims of the Chicago Bulls title runs and also of bad luck.
I remember watching the 8th seed New York Knicks taking on the first seed Miami Heat during the 1999 playoffs. The Heat were more talented, better coached and had a great center in his prime, Alonzo Mourning. However, the Knicks were gritty and played with heart. With Allan Houston hitting the runner at the buzzer, it was one of the greatest displays of team will in sports. NY Knicks became the first 8th seeded team to beat a 1st seed in the playoffs.

He was an MVP candidate following the 1996-1997 season, making it to the All-NBA First Team after leading the Heat to the best record in franchise history while averaging 20.3 points, 8.6 assists, and being fourth in the league with 203 three-point baskets. He reached 5000 points and 2500 assists faster than any NBA player, except Oscar Robertson. Hardaway has competed in five NBA All-Star Games. He is the Miami Heat's all time leader in assists.

You could always count on Tim Hardaway to give his most and give his heart when he plays on that court. His hard work made him one of the best point gaurds of the 90s decade. He was also fearless, not scared to go into the 7 foot defenders to take a layup or not afraid to take a shot when the game was on the line. Tim hardaway should be a role model for all up coming point guards playing the game.
Currently, Tim has a wife, Yolanda, and two children. He lives in Miami, Florida. Hardaway is a player/head coach of the Florida Pit Bulls of the ABA. Tim Hardaway also co-owns an upscale Handcarwash with partner Cory Mason in Miami.

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