Terry Rozier’s season with the Miami Heat has not gone as planned. The 31-year-old guard, who joined Miami last year after a trade from the Charlotte Hornets, has faced challenges adapting to the team’s style of play. Despite entering the season with high expectations, his role has not materialized as anticipated.
In a candid moment before the Heat’s victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, Rozier reflected on his struggles. “I think it’s just my style of play hasn’t been the best fit for what we want to do,” Rozier admitted, via South Florida Sun-Sentinel. “So I’m just seeing what works and what coach likes and what fits best for the team, I’ve kind of been fighting. I kind of know what coach wants me to do. Just got to do it.”
Rozier’s comments reveal his frustration but also his commitment to adjusting and finding a way to make it work. His role this season has been significantly reduced compared to his previous seasons, with his minutes dipping to 26.3 per game. He is averaging just 11.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.7 assists, the lowest since the 2018-19 season.
This drop in production has been particularly noticeable since his time in Charlotte, where Rozier was a focal point of the offense. Last season, he averaged 16.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 4.6 assists in 31.5 minutes per game with the Heat.
Rozier was expected to be a valuable asset in Miami’s backcourt, potentially serving as a sidekick to Tyler Herro. However, things have not gone according to plan, and he now finds himself adjusting to a much more limited role. Despite his struggles, the Heat have seen recent success, winning four straight games, with the latest victory extending their hopes of climbing the standings in the Eastern Conference.
As of now, Miami sits in 9th place with a 35-41 record, just outside the playoff spots. Rozier’s inconsistency and the team’s overall struggles have been factors in their underwhelming season.
