Terry Teagle facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 10, 1960 Broaddus, Texas, U.S. |
| High school | Broaddus (Broaddus, Texas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Baylor (1978–1982) |
| NBA Draft | 1982 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall |
| Selected by the Houston Rockets | |
| Pro career | 1982–1995 |
| Career history | |
| 1982–1984 | Houston Rockets |
| 1984 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1984–1985 | Detroit Spirits |
| 1985–1990 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1990–1992 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1992–1993 | Benetton Treviso |
| 1993 | Houston Rockets |
| 1993–1994 | Goccia di Carnia Udine |
| 1994–1995 | Atenas de Córdoba |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 7,982 (11.6 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,803 (2.6 rpg) |
| Assists | 956 (1.4 apg) |
Terry Michael Teagle, born on April 10, 1960, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. His career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) lasted from 1982 to 1993. Standing at 6 feet 5 inches tall, he played as a shooting guard. He was known for his scoring and teamwork on the court.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Terry Teagle grew up in Broaddus, Texas. He went to Broaddus High School in his hometown. There, he played high school basketball. He showed great talent on the court from a young age.
College Basketball Journey
Playing for Baylor Bears
After high school, Terry went to Baylor University. He played college basketball for the Baylor Bears team. This was from 1978 to 1982. He was a standout player during his time there.
He was chosen for the All-Southwest Conference First Team three times. This happened in 1980, 1981, and 1982. In 1980, he was named the Southwest Conference Player of the Year. In 1982, he was also selected as an All-American Second Team player. These honors show how skilled he was in college.
Professional Basketball Career
Playing in the NBA
Terry Teagle was chosen 16th overall in the first round of the 1982 NBA draft. The Houston Rockets picked him. He played two seasons with the Rockets, from 1982 to 1984.
After that, he played for several other NBA teams. He joined the Detroit Pistons in 1984. Then he moved to the Golden State Warriors, where he played from 1984 to 1990. He also played for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1990 to 1992. He briefly returned to the Rockets for two games in April 1993.
A special moment in his career happened on April 15, 1991. Teagle scored a basket for the Lakers against the Dallas Mavericks. This basket came from a pass by his teammate, Magic Johnson. That assist was Magic Johnson's 9,888th career assist. It made Magic the NBA's all-time leader in assists at that time.
Terry Teagle played in 732 games in the NBA. This includes both regular season and playoff games. On average, he scored 11.6 points per game. He also had 2.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.
Playing in Europe
After his time in the NBA, Terry Teagle played basketball in Europe. During the 1992–93 season, he signed with Benetton Treviso. This team was part of the Italian Basketball League.
He helped his team reach the EuroLeague Finals. He played alongside famous player Toni Kukoč. In the EuroLeague games, he averaged 19.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. Benetton Treviso lost the EuroLeague Finals to the French team Limoges CSP by a score of 59–55. Teagle scored 19 points in that final game. He was the top scorer of the Finals.
External Links
- NBA.com Profile
- Basketball-Reference.com Profile
- FIBA EuroLeague Profile
- Italian League Profile
See also
In Spanish: Terry Teagle para niños
