American · Youngstown, Ohio · Born 17 March 1994American professional basketball player known for his clutch performances and three-point shooting ability, NBA All-Star guard with playoff breakthrough.
The nickname Scary Terry, earned during a breakout 2018 Boston playoff run in which he stepped in for the injured Kyrie Irving and carried the Celtics to the Eastern Conference Finals, tells more about Terry Rozier than any summary of his childhood ever could.. Rozier was primarily raised by his mother, Gina Tucker, and grandmother, Amanda Tucker, and at around age six, safety concerns tied to his father's past led his mother to send him to live with his grandmother in Shaker Heights, Ohio, a difficult transition he initially resisted. Rozier starred at Shaker Heights High School, averaging 25.6 points per game as a senior, before a preparatory year at Hargrave Military Academy in Virginia, where he earned tournament MVP honours, and then two seasons at the University of Louisville, leading the team in scoring as a sophomore. The Boston Celtics selected Rozier, nicknamed "Scary Terry," 16th overall in the 2015 NBA Draft, and he developed into a productive scoring guard, delivering a breakout 2018 playoff run for Boston before being traded to the Charlotte Hornets in 2019, where he continued to develop as a primary scoring option. Rozier moved to the Miami Heat in 2024, continuing his career as one of the league's more combative and confident guards, his journey from an unstable childhood in Youngstown to sustained NBA success shaped in large part by the stability his mother and grandmother provided.
Explosive playoff performances with Boston Celtics and reliable scoring guard
His nickname 'Scary Terry' perfectly captures his game — a guard who can suddenly explode for 40 points with no warning, making him one of the most unpredictable and feared scorers on any given night.
Did You Know?How They Played
Athletic scoring guard with strong three-point shooting and defensive tenacity
Lasting Impact
Clutch playoff performer who developed into an All-Star caliber player
Career Honours
- NBA All-Star 2023
| Club | Period | Apps | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 2015–2019 | 210 | #3 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 2019–2024 | 520 | #3 |
| Miami Heat | 2024–2024 | — | — |
American Athletes