His thoughts on the Celtics, who will have option to match offers: “No comment.” Other than that I’m gonna go from there.” Terry Rozier on what he wants in free agency: “I’m looking forward to a family, someone that greets me like a family and is gonna invest in me all the way. A lot of things weren’t fair to me, but it’s not about me. “I feel like I sacrificed the most, but I’d do it any day for this team. I feel like it’s a fresh start, whether I’m here or whether I’m gone.” “I don’t give a f*** what nobody say, I sacrificed the most out of anybody. Knowing that his play in the 2018 playoffs and a big season in 2019 could’ve been huge for his future, that wasn’t all he had to say. Guys that’s All-Stars, guys getting paid a lot of money, guys trying to get paid. Coach was in a tough position, one of the toughest positions, dealing with all these guys with attitudes, all that s***. “Everybody was running around with their heads cut off, like chickens. When the Celtics fell to the Bucks 116-91 on Wednesday, ending their season in the process, Rozier didn’t hold back. Statistically, Rozier’s numbers all went down, going from 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists per game while playing 26 minutes a night to 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists in just 22 minutes. Unfortunately, that challenge along with managing the egos of other stars on the team was too much, and Rozier’s sacrifice in playing time and in his role ended up hurting him.Īfter career highs in the 2018 playoffs, Rozier’s numbers took a big hit and it led many to believe he was the player most affected by the selfish play of Irving. He works as hard as anybody on our roster.” Not only in the way he plays when you guys all see him in the games, but just the way he goes about his everyday business. “I just have to figure out how to get him as many minutes as possible. Stevens spent a lot of time talking about Rozier through the offseason, acknowledging that finding playing time for him was difficult. Brad Stevens and General Manager Danny Ainge were committed to keeping the third year guard and using his scoring and defensive prowess off the bench to help the Celtics get over the hump this season. The Celtics had found a gem in Rozier, and with his stock through the roof and the Celtics having a tough decision to make on his future in 2019, it seemed a trade could happen. Through the playoffs Rozier averaged over 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists per game, playing 30 minutes a game and helped the Celtics advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. Whether it was calling Eric Bledsoe, “Drew Bledsoe” or wearing a Drew Bledsoe jersey to a game, or even wearing a Scary Terry, Drew Bledsoe t-shirt – Rozier continued to keep the nation on the edge of their seats. His“Scary Terry” persona made him and his team must-watch television. But when a knee injury forced Irving to miss the back half of the season as well as the playoffs, all bets were off.Īfter averaging just a little under ten points per game during the regular season playing behind Irving, Rozier stepped into the limelight when the opportunity came available. Just one year earlier the Celtics had it all grooving down the stretch of the season, even without their newest signee Gordon Hayward, due to the play of Kyrie Irving and Jayson Tatum. And finally, a sixth man of the year candidate and scary bench scorer in Terry Rozier. Defensive role players in Aron Baynes, Jaylen Brown, and Marcus Smart. A sidekick scorer and playmaker in second year wing Jayson Tatum. A superstar who was capable of dropping 30 points and dishing out 10 assists on any given night. Heading into the 2018-19 NBA season the Boston Celtics were being talked about as the team in the Eastern Conference and a legitimate contender to knock off the Golden State Warriors, and it wasn’t hard to see why.īrad Stevens had everything needed to make a run at the Warriors. By Jacob Lane 4 years ago The once-promising championship contender Boston Celtics saw their season come to an end Wednesday, and for a former Louisville basketball guard, a chance at a big payday may have been lost.
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