Terry Teagle
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Terry Michael Teagle is a retired American professional basketball
player whose career lasted from 1982
to 1993
.
Teagle, a 6'5" shooting guard
from Baylor University
, was selected 16th overall in the 1982 NBA Draft
by the Houston Rockets
. He lasted two seasons in Houston (1982–84) before moving on to play with the Detroit Pistons
(1984–85), Golden State Warriors
(1984–90) and Los Angeles Lakers
(1990–92) before returning to the Rockets to play two games in April 1993. He has played 732 games in the NBA (regular season and playoffs), averaging 11.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.
During the 1992-93 season, Teagle signed a one year contract with Benetton Treviso
of the Italian league and reached the Euroleague
final alongside Toni Kukoč
, averaging 19.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. They eventually lost to Limoges 59-55, with Teagle having 19 points and 4 rebounds.
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player whose career lasted from 1982
1982-83 NBA season
-Statistics leaders:-NBA awards:*Most Valuable Player: Moses Malone, Philadelphia 76ers*Rookie of the Year: Terry Cummings, San Diego Clippers*Defensive Player of the Year: Sidney Moncrief, Milwaukee Bucks...
to 1993
1992-93 NBA season
-Statistics leaders:-Yearly awards:*Most Valuable Player: Charles Barkley, Phoenix Suns*Rookie of the Year: Shaquille O'Neal, Orlando Magic*Defensive Player of the Year: Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets...
.
Teagle, a 6'5" shooting guard
Shooting guard
The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team...
from Baylor University
Baylor University
Baylor University is a private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:...
, was selected 16th overall in the 1982 NBA Draft
NBA Draft
The NBA Draft is an annual event in which the thirty teams from the National Basketball Association can draft players who are eligible and wish to join the league. These players are usually amateur U.S. college basketball players, but international players are also eligible to be drafted...
by the Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1967, and played in San Diego, California for four years, before being...
. He lasted two seasons in Houston (1982–84) before moving on to play with the Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills. It was originally founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Fort Wayne Pistons as a member of the National Basketball League in 1941, where...
(1984–85), Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
(1984–90) and Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
(1990–92) before returning to the Rockets to play two games in April 1993. He has played 732 games in the NBA (regular season and playoffs), averaging 11.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.
During the 1992-93 season, Teagle signed a one year contract with Benetton Treviso
Pallacanestro Treviso
Pallacanestro Treviso, more often known by its sponsorship name of Benetton Basket, or Benetton Treviso, is an Italian Serie A League professional basketball club from Treviso, the headquarters city of its longtime owner Benetton Group...
of the Italian league and reached the Euroleague
Euroleague
Euroleague Basketball, commonly known as the Euroleague, is the highest level tier and most important professional club basketball competition in Europe, with teams from up to 18 different countries, members of FIBA Europe. For sponsorship reasons, for five seasons starting with 2010–2011, it is...
final alongside Toni Kukoč
Toni Kukoc
Toni Kukoč is a retired Croatian professional basketball player. He was renowned for his versatility and passing ability; although his natural position was small forward, he played all five positions on the court with prowess and demonstrated court vision and an outside shooting touch that were...
, averaging 19.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. They eventually lost to Limoges 59-55, with Teagle having 19 points and 4 rebounds.