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Terry Rozier

Rozier with the Boston Celtics in 2018
No. 2 – Miami Heat
Shooting guard / point guard
Personal information
Born	(1994-03-17) March 17, 1994 (age 31) Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
High school	Shaker Heights (Shaker Heights, Ohio) Hargrave (Chatham, Virginia)
Listed height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
College	Louisville (2013–2015)
NBA Draft	2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
Selected by the Boston Celtics
Pro career	2015–present
League	NBA
Career history
2015–2019	Boston Celtics
2015–2016	→Maine Red Claws
2019–2024	Charlotte Hornets
2024–present	Miami Heat
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-ACC (2015) AAC All-Rookie Team (2014)

Terry William Rozier III (born March 17, 1994), often called "Scary Terry," is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Miami Heat in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the Heat, he played for the Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets.

Terry Rozier played college basketball for the Louisville Cardinals. He was chosen by the Celtics as the 16th pick in the 2015 NBA draft. He played for the Celtics for four seasons, mostly as a backup player. Later, he was traded to the Hornets, where he became a starter for four and a half seasons. He then joined the Miami Heat.

Early Life and Family

Terry Rozier was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on March 17, 1994. He was mainly raised by his mother, Gina Tucker, and his grandmother, Amanda Tucker. He grew up with his brother and half-sister.

High School Basketball Journey

Terry Rozier was a star player at Shaker Heights High School in Shaker Heights, Ohio. He graduated in 2012. During his senior year, he scored an average of 25.6 points per game. He also grabbed 6.5 rebounds, made 4.5 assists, and stole the ball 4.7 times per game. He helped his team achieve a great 21–3 record. They reached the regional semifinals, which was a big achievement for the school.

He was recognized as an All-Lake Erie League player for three years. In 2012, ESPNU ranked him 74th among the top 100 players. To improve his academic standing, Rozier first attended Hargrave Military Academy. There, in the 2012–13 season, he averaged 29.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 5.6 assists. His team had an impressive 38–8 record. He also won the MVP award at the 2012 Kentucky Derby Festival Basketball Classic.

College Basketball Highlights

As a freshman at Louisville in the 2013–14 season, Terry Rozier played in 37 games. He averaged 7.0 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. He was also named to the AAC All-Rookie Team.

In his sophomore year (2014–15), Rozier was the top scorer for the Cardinals. He averaged 17.1 points per game. He was also selected for the second-team All-ACC. On March 30, 2015, Rozier decided to enter the 2015 NBA draft along with his teammate Montrezl Harrell.

Professional Career

Playing for the Boston Celtics (2015–2019)

The Boston Celtics chose Terry Rozier as the 16th pick in the 2015 NBA draft on June 25, 2015. He signed his first professional contract with them on July 27, 2015. During his first season, he also played for the Maine Red Claws, a team linked to the Celtics. He appeared in 39 games for the Celtics in the 2015–16 season.

Rozier playing in 2017

In November 2016, Rozier scored a career-high 11 points against the Indiana Pacers. He soon beat that with 12 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves. In December, he scored 16 points in a game against the Orlando Magic. On March 19, 2017, he achieved his first double-double (scoring double digits in two different stats) with 14 points and 10 rebounds.

Rozier continued to improve in the 2017–18 season. On November 24, 2017, he scored 23 points against the Orlando Magic. He made a game-winning dunk with only 1.5 seconds left against the Indiana Pacers on December 18. On January 31, he made his first NBA start and achieved his first triple-double (double digits in three different stats). He scored 17 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and made 10 assists. He was only the second player in NBA history to get a triple-double in his very first start!

Just two days later, he scored a career-high 31 points. Later that season, he scored an amazing 33 points against the Sacramento Kings. In the playoffs, he helped the Celtics win several important games. He scored 23 points against the Milwaukee Bucks and 29 points against the Philadelphia 76ers. He also scored 28 points in a tough game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In the 2018–19 season, Rozier scored 22 points against the Utah Jazz. He also tied his career high with 10 assists in a game against the Charlotte Hornets.

Time with the Charlotte Hornets (2019–2024)

On July 6, 2019, Terry Rozier joined the Charlotte Hornets in a trade. He signed a new three-year contract with the team. He quickly showed his skills. On December 18, 2019, he scored a career-high 35 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He then broke that record on March 8, 2020, by scoring 40 points in a game against the Atlanta Hawks. Many people were impressed by his strong performance.

On December 23, 2020, Rozier set another career high with 42 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He also had three rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a block in that game. He later scored an incredible 43 points against the New Orleans Pelicans on May 9, 2021. The Hornets made it to the play-in tournament that season.

On August 24, 2021, Rozier signed a four-year contract extension with the Hornets. He continued to play well, scoring 35 points against the Indiana Pacers in December 2021. In February 2022, he scored 35 points again, along with 10 rebounds and nine assists, against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Hornets reached the play-in tournament for a second year in a row.

On January 6, 2023, Rozier scored a season-high 39 points against the Milwaukee Bucks. Later that month, on January 21, he recorded 34 points, three rebounds, five assists, and four steals in a victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

Joining the Miami Heat (2024–Present)

On January 23, 2024, Terry Rozier was traded to the Miami Heat. He made his debut with the Heat the very next day. In that game, he scored nine points, made five assists, grabbed four rebounds, and had two steals against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Career Statistics

NBA

Regular season

Playoffs

College

Personal Life

Terry Rozier became well-known on social media for his appearance on NBA TV's The Starters. He shared his unique "family recipe" for a sandwich that included spaghetti, ranch dressing, and sugar! He also co-hosted the Mickstape podcast on the Barstool Sports network.

See also

In Spanish: Terry Rozier para niños