He was perhaps not the best known of the players drafted in 2020, but he remained (and will remain) as the first called in the second round of this vintage. However, at just 22 years old, Tyrell Terry decided yesterday to (already) put an end to his career as a professional basketball player!
In a long post on his Instagram account, this leader who came straight out of Stanford University two years ago justified his choice by citing mainly anxiety disorders, which unfortunately cost him his life “some of the darkest periods of [sa] life “.
“ Today I have decided to let go of this sport that has shaped a large part of my identity, something that has guided me since my first steps. I’ve accomplished incredible things, created unforgettable memories and made friends for life. But I also lived through some of the darkest periods of my life. So much so that instead of building me, it began to destroy me. So much so that I began to despise myself and question my own worth. Much more than those around me could have seen or imagined. There were intrusive thoughts, nauseous awakenings, and difficulty in breathing, due to this weight resting on my chest that seemed to weigh much more than I could bear. This is just a brief description of the anxiety the sport has caused me and while I am grateful for every door it has allowed me to open, I cannot continue this fight against anything. something I stopped liking. »
In two seasons in the league, in Dallas then Memphis, Tyrell Terry played only 13 small games in the NBA, for statistics that were insignificant to say the least (1.0 point, 0.5 rebound and 0.4 average assist). Cut by the Mavericks after only a year in Texas, when he had nevertheless signed a four-season contract there, he then rebounded into a “two-way contract” with the Grizzlies, before being released again at the end. one year.
“For most people, I will forever be seen as a dud, a failure, or a wasted talent. While that may be true when it comes to basketball, it’s the biggest failures in life that lead to the greatest successes. There is more to me in this vast world and I am extremely excited to be able to explore it. And, for the first time, to be able to find my identity outside of being a basketball player. »
