Knicks' Hardaway Jr. almost gave up on basketball: 'It was a dark period'THJ can thank his All-Star father for helping him out from rock bottom7/17/2018, 8:20 PMOct 31, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith (14) and assistant coach Tim Hardaway react during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. The Lakers defeated the Pistons 113-93. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Kirby Lee