If the Mavericks have been shining since the start of 2022 (20 wins – 7 losses), remember that they have had to compose for a month now without their third leading scorer, Tim Hardaway Jr. (14.2 points average).
Operated for his fracture of the fifth metatarsal of the left foot at the end of January, the back of the Mavs began a real race against the clock, since his period of unavailability amounts to approximately ten weeks. Therefore, it’s uncertain whether he will play again in 2021/22.
As a reminder, the regular season ends on April 10 and the playoffs start on April 16. In the best case, and according to this 10-week recovery schedule, Tim Hardaway Jr. would therefore return in mid-April. Either right in time for the serious things, in the event that Dallas obviously remains in the Top 8 of the West.
« This wound takes a long time to heal, I’ve learned a lot about it “, he explains on this subject, while it will be re-examined in a month. ” I will make sure to come back once at 100%, because I don’t want to aggravate this injury and be out even longer. […] All I can say is the further we go [dans la saison]the more likely I will be to come back [cette saison]. »
For now, certainly impatient to return to training and then competition, Tim Hardaway Jr. is content to let his foot heal, in an orthopedic protective boot that does not make his job easier in everyday life.
« I’m at the stage where I’m waiting for the doctors to determine whether or not I can take off my protective boot and start my rehabilitation in earnest. “, slips “THJ”, plagued by pain in the hip caused by the imbalance caused by this orthopedic boot. ” Sometimes I wish I was in a hurry, but that’s the way it is. As long as my foot is fine, I’m happy. »
A luxury assistant coach for Jason Kidd
In the meantime, Tim Hardaway Jr. takes the opportunity to remain very involved in the Texan group, he who was for example part of the “road trip” of his team to the West, out of All-Star Weekend.
« It’s way beyond basketball, it’s brotherhood, ’cause they’re my guys “, he says, when asked why he accompanies his teammates on the road, rather than following his recovery from home. ” I’m happy to be able to be around them, to be able to talk to them, to be able to smell the game, to be able to hear the ball bouncing. »
As for the coach of the Mavericks, Jason Kidd, he is also delighted to be able to count on a brand new assistant in his staff.
« I hear it happening during time-outs and during the game “, he delivers. ” We need him because I’m not always present on the bench, so it’s good that he can help there. »
As often, injuries allow the injured to see the game from a different angle. And that’s exactly what happened to Tim Hardaway Jr.
« We have a lot of insurance “, he notes to conclude, concerning these novelties observed since his injury. ” We play hard in attack and defence, we don’t care who shoots, we’re there for each other, everyone supports each other… It’s great to see we’re all on the same pitch. waves. And it starts with the coach, then it spills over to Luka [Doncic] and finally on everyone. »
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Tirs | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | Until | Pd | Fte | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2013-14 | NYK | 81 | 23 | 42.8 | 36.3 | 82.8 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 10.2 |
| 2014-15 | NYK | 70 | 24 | 38.9 | 34.2 | 80.1 | 0.2 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 11.5 |
| 2015-16 | ATL | 51 | 17 | 43.0 | 33.8 | 89.3 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 6.4 |
| 2016-17 | ATL | 79 | 27 | 45.5 | 35.7 | 76.6 | 0.4 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 14.5 |
| 2017-18 | NYK | 57 | 33 | 42.1 | 31.7 | 81.6 | 0.6 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 17.5 |
| 2018-19 * | All Teams | 65 | 32 | 39.3 | 34.0 | 84.1 | 0.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 18.1 |
| 2018-19 * | NYK | 46 | 33 | 38.8 | 34.7 | 85.4 | 0.6 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 19.1 |
| 2018-19 * | FROM THE | 19 | 29 | 40.4 | 32.1 | 76.7 | 0.4 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 15.5 |
| 2019-20 | FROM THE | 71 | 30 | 43.4 | 39.8 | 81.9 | 0.4 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 15.8 |
| 2020-21 | FROM THE | 70 | 28 | 44.7 | 39.1 | 81.6 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 16.6 |
| 2021-22 | FROM THE | 42 | 30 | 39.4 | 33.6 | 75.7 | 0.3 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 14.2 |
| Total | 586 | 27 | 42.2 | 35.8 | 81.2 | 0.3 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 13.9 | |
