Terry Rozier could soon become the victim of the Boston Celtics' unending depth. Rozier is likely to be the odd man out of a point guard orchestra that includes starter Kyrie Irving and newly signed defensive ace Marcus Smart.
According to Keith Smith of CelticsBlog, the Louisville standout is likely to hit restricted free agency in 2019, just like Smart did this offseason, when it took close to a month to hammer out a deal with the team.
“With Marcus Smart inked to a new deal and Kyrie Irving eligible to be an unrestricted free agent next summer (assuming the likelihood he declines his player option), Boston has some level of flux with the point guard position. Rozier may be unwilling to sign an extension, knowing he’s not guaranteed the starting spot in Boston. It is unlikely either side will find terms they can both agree to for a new contract. That means Rozier, like Smart was this summer, will be a restricted free agent in 2019. That isn’t a bad thing, as it extends the window for each side to find a workable deal, should they wish to remain in partnership.”
Scary Terry showed plenty of potential when he took the reins at the point guard position during the team's postseason run, helping the Celtics get just a game away from the NBA Finals.
Rozier had no NBA starts prior to the 2017-18 season, but he wound up posting 11.3 rebounds, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game this campaign. He elevated his game to 16.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game as a starter during the playoffs.
The potential is surely there for this spark plug, but the team's depth could be working against them, as they can't simply keep everyone on the roster. Irving's decision next summer could have a major impact on Rozier's future.
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