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You’ve dealt with the media’s dealings and outside noise ahead of your career. How did you learn to coordinate and focus? Terry Rozier: You just don’t give af**k. I mean, at the end of the day, I hear you’re never going to be as good as you say they are. You probably aren’t as bad as they say you are. So you shouldn’t hear any noise, period. I was struggling, it’s no secret. I want myself to play better than anyone else. So it’s just a matter of time. As I said, I’m a strong believer that things will come back. The man above, he has already blessed everything. So if you keep grinding and keep working, you’ll have to go back. -Via Hoopshype / January 24, 2025
How has the transition coming off the bench been for you after years of dominating the ball with the green lights? Terry Rozier: That was great. It was amazing. Another thing I had to overcome. That’s part of it. It’s been a part of my life. I have to adapt to things around me. But I have no complaints. I am blessed. I’m playing, I’m in the NBA, I’m doing what I love, my dream job. I’m going to figure it out and help this team. -Via Hoopshype / January 24, 2025
Rozier makes it clear that he’s happy to do anything that’s asked of him, but he just wants to get started in this league. No one wants to be a starter and then go to the bench. I’m happy to be in the starting line-up. maybe not [permanent]; You never know.” Spoelstra is still hoping Tyler Herro/Rozier Backcourt can reach what he believes is their high potential. Herro did his part. Speed and skill level are always at the top of the list as to why Spoelstra maintains this backcourt can work. “They’re getting comfortable now on this road trip, figuring it out, figuring out what the coverage is. Most teams are playing aggressive coverage of Tyler. Most teams either drop or switch on Terry. “It’s to our advantage to have both moving, regardless of what the plan is.” – through miami herald / January 11, 2025