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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	195 lb (88 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 (/roʊˈzɪər/ ROH-zeer; 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 NBA, he played college basketball for the Louisville Cardinals. The Boston Celtics picked him 16th overall in the 2015 NBA draft. Rozier played his first four seasons with the Celtics. Later, he was traded to the Charlotte Hornets and then to the Heat.

Early Life and Growing Up

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 Star

Rozier became a star player at Shaker Heights High School in Shaker Heights, Ohio. He finished high school in 2012. In his final year, he averaged 25.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 4.7 steals per game. He helped Shaker Heights achieve a 21–3 record. They reached the regional semifinals, which was their best result since 2002. He was named an All-Lake Erie League player for three years. ESPN ranked him 74th among the top 100 players in 2012.

To improve his grades, Rozier first played at Hargrave Military Academy. Then he joined Louisville. During his 2012–13 season at Hargrave, he averaged 29.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 5.6 assists. His team had a great record of 38–8. He also won the MVP award at the 2012 Kentucky Derby Festival Basketball Classic.

College Basketball Journey

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

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

Professional Basketball Career

Playing for the Boston Celtics (2015–2019)

On June 25, 2015, the Boston Celtics chose Terry Rozier as the 16th overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft. He signed his first contract with the Celtics on July 27, 2015. During his first season, Rozier also played for the Maine Red Claws. This team was Boston's minor league affiliate. He played in 39 regular season games for the Celtics in 2015–16. He scored a season-high seven points twice. In his first playoff game, Rozier scored 10 points against the Atlanta Hawks.

Rozier playing in 2017

On November 12, 2016, Rozier scored 11 points, a new career high, in a win against the Indiana Pacers. Nine days later, he scored 12 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves. On December 7, Rozier scored 16 points in a big win over the Orlando Magic. On March 19, 2017, he achieved his first career double-double. He had 14 points and 10 rebounds in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

On November 24, 2017, Rozier scored 23 points, setting another career high. This was in a victory over the Orlando Magic. On December 18, he made a key steal and a dunk with 1.5 seconds left. This helped the Celtics win 112–111 against the Indiana Pacers. On January 31, Rozier achieved his first career triple-double in his first NBA start. He helped the Celtics win 103–73 against the New York Knicks. He had 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. He was only the second player in NBA history to get a triple-double in his first start. Two days later, in his second start, Rozier scored a career-high 31 points. This was in a 119–110 win over the Hawks. On March 25, in his sixth start, Rozier scored a career-high 33 points. This was in a 104–93 victory over the Sacramento Kings. He also had five rebounds and three assists.

In the playoffs, Rozier continued to shine. In Game 2 of the first round against the Milwaukee Bucks, he scored 23 points. This helped Boston take a 2–0 series lead. In Game 7, Rozier scored 26 points as the Celtics won 112–96. In Game 1 of the second round against the 76ers, Rozier had 29 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. This led to a 117–101 victory. In Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Rozier scored 28 points. However, the Celtics lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers in seven games.

On November 9, 2018, Rozier scored 22 points, a season high at the time. This was in a loss to the Utah Jazz. He was starting in place of Kyrie Irving. On January 30, Rozier had 17 points and tied his career high with 10 assists. This was in a 126–94 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.

Time with the Charlotte Hornets (2019–2024)

On July 6, 2019, Rozier was traded to the Charlotte Hornets. This was part of a deal that also involved Kemba Walker. As part of the trade, Rozier signed a new three-year contract worth $56.7 million.

On December 18, 2019, Rozier scored 35 points, a new career high at the time. This was in a close 100–98 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He then broke that record on March 8, 2020, scoring 40 points. This was in a double-overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Some people had doubted the Hornets' decision to give Rozier such a big contract. However, by the end of the season, Rozier showed that he was worth the investment.

On December 23, 2020, Rozier set another career high with 42 points. He also had three rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a block. This was in a 121–114 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He then topped this mark with a new career high of 43 points. This happened in a 112–110 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on May 9, 2021. The Hornets finished the season with a 33–39 record. They qualified for the new play-in tournament. However, their season ended on May 18. They lost 144–117 to the Indiana Pacers in the play-in game. Rozier recorded 16 points, eight rebounds, and six assists in that game.

On August 24, 2021, Rozier signed a four-year contract extension with the Hornets for $97 million. On December 29, he scored a season-high 35 points. He also had seven rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks. This was in a 116–108 victory over the Indiana Pacers. On February 12, 2022, Rozier again scored 35 points. He also had 10 rebounds and nine assists. This was in a 125–118 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. The Hornets finished the season with a 43–39 record. They qualified for the play-in tournament for the second year in a row. But their season ended on April 13. They lost 132–103 to the Atlanta Hawks in the play-in game. Rozier had 21 points, four rebounds, and three assists in that game.

On January 6, 2023, Rozier scored a season-high 39 points. He also had two rebounds and four assists. This was in a 138–109 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. On January 21, he recorded 34 points, three rebounds, five assists, and four steals. This was in a 122–118 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

Joining the Miami Heat (2024–Present)

On January 23, 2024, Rozier was traded to the Miami Heat. In return, the Hornets received Kyle Lowry and a protected first-round draft pick. The very next day, Rozier played his first game for the Heat. He scored nine points, had five assists, four rebounds, and two steals. This was in a 105–96 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Career Statistics

NBA

Regular season

Play-in

Playoffs

College

Personal Life and Hobbies

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

See also

In Spanish: Terry Rozier para niños