Former Mavericks second-round pick Tyrell Terry announced his retirement yesterday on Instagram, citing struggles with anxiety. The Mavericks drafted him with the No. 31 pick, the first pick in the second round of the 2020 draft.
Tyrell Terry, Mavs’ No. 31 overall draft pick in 2020, just announced his retirement from basketball, citing “the darkest times of my life” and “the anxiety this sport has caused me.” pic.twitter.com/1Spw5iGQ9y
— Callie Caplan (@CallieCaplan) December 15, 2022
Terry spoke about some of his struggles in his caption. “Intrusive thoughts, waking up nauseous, and finding myself struggling to take normal breaths because of the rock that would sit on my chest that seemed to weigh more than I could carry.”
The photos displayed his basketball career, from his early days all the way to his short stint with the Mavericks. He appeared in just 11 games and missed some due to what was deemed “personal reasons.”
Tyrell Terry shared a heartfelt message announcing his retirement from basketball ? pic.twitter.com/FgBb1rVhzC
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) December 15, 2022
Terry also said that while some will know him as a “as a bust, or a failure,” he is grateful for everyone that believed in him.
Shocker: Mavericks 2020 No. 31 overall pick Tyrell Terry has retired, saying he’s experienced “the darkest times” of his life and “anxiety” that basketball has caused him. pic.twitter.com/TRe8WLIzIV
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) December 15, 2022
Terry also played in the G league and appeared in two games with the Memphis Grizzlies.
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