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 April 10, 1960) is a retired American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1982 to 1993. Terry was 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 meters) tall. He played as a shooting guard.
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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.
College Basketball Career
After high school, Terry went to Baylor University. He played college basketball for the Baylor Bears. He was a Baylor Bear from 1978 to 1982.
College Achievements
Terry was a top player in college. 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 Men's Basketball Player of the Year. This means he was the best player in his college conference. In 1982, he was also named an All-American Second Team player. This shows he was one of the best college players in the whole country.
Professional Basketball Career
Terry Teagle had a long and successful career in professional basketball. He played in the NBA and also in Europe.
Playing in the NBA
The Houston Rockets picked Terry Teagle in the 1982 NBA draft. He was the 16th player chosen overall. He played for the Rockets for two seasons.
Teams Terry Played For
After Houston, Terry played for several other NBA teams.
- He joined the Detroit Pistons in 1984.
- Then he played for the Golden State Warriors from 1984 to 1990.
- He also played for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1990 to 1992.
- He returned to the Houston Rockets for two games in 1993.
A Special Moment with Magic Johnson
On April 15, 1991, Terry was playing for the Lakers. He scored a basket after getting a pass from his teammate, Magic Johnson. This pass was very special. It was Magic Johnson's 9,888th career assist. This made Magic the NBA's all-time leader in assists at that time.
NBA Career Stats
Terry Teagle played in 732 NBA games. This includes both regular season and playoff games. He averaged 11.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game.
Playing in Europe
After his time in the NBA, Terry Teagle played basketball in Europe.
Playing for Benetton Treviso
During the 1992–93 season, Terry signed with Benetton Treviso. This team was in the Italian Basketball League. He played in the EuroLeague Finals with them. His teammate was the famous player Toni Kukoč.
EuroLeague Performance
In the EuroLeague, Terry averaged 19.7 points per game. He also had 5.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. Benetton Treviso lost in the EuroLeague Finals to a French team called Limoges CSP. The score was 59–55. Terry scored 19 points and got four rebounds in that game. He was the top scorer in the Finals.
