Career Timeline of Terry Rozier: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Terry Rozier made an impact.

Terry Rozier, nicknamed "Scary Terry," is an American professional basketball player currently with the Miami Heat. He played college basketball at Louisville before being drafted 16th overall by the Boston Celtics in 2015. Rozier served as a reserve for the Celtics for four seasons. He was then traded to the Charlotte Hornets via a sign-and-trade. Rozier started for the Hornets for four and a half seasons before being traded to Miami.

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2012: High School Graduation

In 2012, Terry Rozier graduated from Shaker Heights High School. In his senior year, he averaged impressive stats and led Shaker to a strong record, reaching the regional semifinals for the first time since 2002. He also received All-Lake Erie League honors and a recruiting ranking.

2012: Hargrave Military Academy Campaign

In 2012, Terry Rozier played at Hargrave Military Academy, averaging 29.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 5.6 assists. He earned the 2012 Kentucky Derby Festival Basketball Classic MVP and placed second in the dunk and three-point contest that season.

2013: Freshman year at Louisville

In 2013, Terry Rozier began his freshman year at Louisville, averaging 7.0 points and 3.1 rebounds per game, and was selected for the ACC All-Rookie Team.

March 30, 2015: Rozier Declares for NBA Draft

On March 30, 2015, Terry Rozier and his Louisville teammate Montrezl Harrell declared for the 2015 NBA draft.

June 25, 2015: Drafted by Boston Celtics

On June 25, 2015, Terry Rozier was selected by the Boston Celtics as the 16th overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft.

July 27, 2015: Signs with the Celtics

On July 27, 2015, Terry Rozier officially signed his rookie-scale contract with the Boston Celtics.

2015: NBA Draft and Celtics contract

In 2015, Terry Rozier was drafted 16th overall by the Boston Celtics and later signed a rookie-scale contract with the team.

November 12, 2016: Career-High Points

On November 12, 2016, Terry Rozier scored a career-high 11 points in a 105–99 victory over the Indiana Pacers.

March 19, 2017: First Career Double-Double

On March 19, 2017, Terry Rozier recorded his first career double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds in a 105–99 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

November 24, 2017: Career-High Scoring

On November 24, 2017, Terry Rozier achieved a career-high of 23 points in a 118–103 victory over the Orlando Magic.

November 9, 2018: Season-High Points

On November 9, 2018, Terry Rozier scored a then-season-high 22 points in a 123–115 loss to the Utah Jazz, making his first start of the season.

July 6, 2019: Trade to Charlotte Hornets

On July 6, 2019, Terry Rozier was traded to the Charlotte Hornets as part of a sign-and-trade deal involving Kemba Walker. Rozier also received a new three-year, $56.7 million contract.

December 18, 2019: Career-High 35 Points

On December 18, 2019, Terry Rozier scored a then-career-high 35 points in a 100–98 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

March 8, 2020: Career-High 40 Points

On March 8, 2020, Terry Rozier surpassed his previous career-high by scoring 40 points in a 143–138 double-overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

December 23, 2020: Career-High 42 Points

On December 23, 2020, Terry Rozier scored a then-career-high 42 points in a 121–114 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

May 9, 2021: New Career-High 43 Points

On May 9, 2021, Terry Rozier surpassed his previous mark with a new career-high of 43 points in a 112–110 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.

August 24, 2021: Contract Extension with the Hornets

On August 24, 2021, Terry Rozier signed a four-year, $97 million contract extension with the Charlotte Hornets.

February 12, 2022: Rozier Scores 35 Points

On February 12, 2022, Terry Rozier scored 35 points, along with 10 rebounds and nine assists, in a 125–118 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

January 6, 2023: Season-High 39 Points

On January 6, 2023, Terry Rozier scored a season-high 39 points, alongside two rebounds and four assists, in a 138–109 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.