Emanuel Jonh Terry (born August 21, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for Beşiktaş Fibabanka of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL). He played college basketball at Lincoln Memorial University, where he was a Division II All-American in 2018.

Emanuel Terry
No. 33 – Beşiktaş Fibabanka
PositionPower forward / center
LeagueBasketbol Süper Ligi
Personal information
Born (1996-08-21) August 21, 1996 (age 28)
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolCleveland (Cleveland, Alabama)
CollegeLincoln Memorial (2014–2018)
NBA draft2018: undrafted
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018–2019Canton Charge
2019Sioux Falls Skyforce
2019Phoenix Suns
2019Miami Heat
2019–2020Teksüt Bandırma
2020Hapoel Jerusalem
2020Crvena zvezda
2021Agua Caliente Clippers
2021–2022Stockton Kings
2021–2022Phoenix Suns
2022Orléans Loiret Basket
2022–2023Seoul Samsung Thunders
2023Pallacanestro Trieste
2023–2024Manisa BB
2024–presentBeşiktaş
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

College career

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Terry, a 6’9 power forward from Cleveland High School in Cleveland, Alabama, began his career as a reserve at Lincoln Memorial. He had a breakout season as a senior, averaging 16.9 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.2 blocked shots per game. Terry led the Railsplitters to South Atlantic Conference (SAC) regular season and tournament championships. For the 2017–18 season, he was named the SAC Player of the Year and was the inaugural conference defensive player of the year.[1] On the national level, Terry was named an All-American by the National Association of Basketball Coaches.[2] He also won the Bevo Francis Award as the top small college player in the country.[3]

Professional career

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Canton Charge (2018–2019)

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After going undrafted in 2018, Terry was signed by the Denver Nuggets for their NBA Summer League team.[4][5] Following a strong showing there, he was signed by the Nuggets to compete for a roster spot on their training camp roster.[6] On October 8, 2018, Terry was waived by the Nuggets.[7] On October 11, 2018, Terry was signed to the Cleveland Cavaliers to their training camp roster.[8] On October 13, he was waived by the Cavaliers.[9] He was then added to the training camp roster for the Cavaliers’ NBA G League affiliate, the Canton Charge.[10] Terry played 20 games for Canton, averaging 8.1 points and 6.4 rebounds for the team.[11]

Sioux Falls Skyforce / Phoenix Suns / Miami Heat (2019)

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On January 5, 2019, Terry was traded to the Sioux Falls Skyforce for guard Malik Newman.[12] Since the trade, Terry improved upon his averages with Sioux Falls, averaging around 15.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.3 blocks per game in the seven games he played for them.

On January 27, 2019, Terry signed a 10-day contract with the Phoenix Suns[13] and made his NBA debut the same day. That night, he recorded 5 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, and an assist in 8 minutes of play during a 116–102 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.[14] He played in one other game with the Suns before the 10-day contract expired on February 7.[15] The next day, he was reacquired by Sioux Falls.[16]

On February 20, 2019, Terry signed a 10-day contract with the Miami Heat.[17] He was re-acquired by the Skyforce afterwards.[18]

Teksüt Bandırma (2019–2020)

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On July 29, 2019, Terry signed a one-year contract with Teksüt Bandırma of the Basketball Super League.[19] In 20 games, he averaged 10.8 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game.[20]

Hapoel Jerusalem (2020)

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On March 1, 2020, Terry signed with Hapoel Jerusalem of the Israeli Premier League.[21] In 10 games, he averaged 9.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.[20]

Crvena zvezda (2020)

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On September 17, 2020, Crvena zvezda announced the signing of Terry on a two-year deal.[22] On December 26, they terminated his contract.[23]

Agua Caliente Clippers (2021)

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For the 2020–21 season, Terry landed with the Agua Caliente Clippers of the G League, making his debut on February 11, 2021. He averaged 11 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and one block per game.[24]

Stockton Kings / Return to the Phoenix Suns (2021–2022)

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In August 2021, Terry joined the Sacramento Kings for the 2021 NBA Summer League.[25] On September 28, 2021, he signed a contract with the Kings.[26] Terry was waived on October 15[27] and joined the Stockton Kings later that month.[28]

On December 27, 2021, Terry signed a 10-day contract returning with the Phoenix Suns via the COVID-19 hardship waiver.[29] Terry played 3 games with the Suns in that contract, averaging 5 rebounds per game there, before being waived early from it. On January 4, 2022, he was reacquired and activated by Stockton.[30]

Orléans Loiret Basket (2022)

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On April 9, 2022, Terry signed with Orléans Loiret Basket of the French Betclic Élite.[31]

Seoul Samsung Thunders (2022–2023)

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On August 11, 2022, he has signed with Seoul Samsung Thunders of the Korean Basketball League.[32]

Pallacanestro Trieste (2023)

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On January 17, 2023, he signed with Pallacanestro Trieste of the Italia Lega Basket Serie A (LBA).[33]

Manisa BB (2023–2024)

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On July 17, 2023, he signed with Manisa BB of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).[34]

Beşiktaş (2024–present)

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On June 28, 2024, Martin signed with Beşiktaş Fibabanka of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).[35]

Career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2018–19 Phoenix 2 0 10.0 .667 .500 3.0 .5 1.5 .0 4.5
2018–19 Miami 1 0 3.0 .000 .500 1.0 1.0 .0 .0 1.0
2021–22 Phoenix 3 0 6.0 .000 5.0 .7 .3 .0 .0
Career 6 0 6.8 .333 .500 3.7 .7 .7 .0 1.7

References

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  1. ^ "Emanuel Terry named finalist for 2018 Bevo Francis Award". Middlesboro Daily News. April 2, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2018.
  2. ^ "Terry headed to NBA Summer League". Claiborne Progress. April 2, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2018.
  3. ^ "Emanuel Terry lauded with 2018 Bevo Francis Award". LMURailsplitters.com. April 2, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2018.
  4. ^ "LMU's Emanuel Terry turning heads at NBA Summer League". WYMT.com. July 9, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2018.
  5. ^ Dempsey, Christopher (July 7, 2018). "Is Emanuel Terry the Next Torrey Craig?". NBA.com. Retrieved August 12, 2018.
  6. ^ "Nuggets Sign Rookie DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. August 7, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2018.
  7. ^ "We have waived Emanuel Terry". Denver Nuggets on Twitter. October 8, 2018. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
  8. ^ "Cavaliers Sign Emanuel Terry". NBA.com. October 11, 2018. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  9. ^ "Cavaliers Waive Bonzie Colson, Kobi Simmons and Emanuel Terry". NBA.com. October 13, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
  10. ^ "Canton Charge 2018-19 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 20, 2018. Archived from the original on July 15, 2020. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
  11. ^ Boutwell, Josh (March 11, 2020). "Enterprise native continues to chase hoops dreams overseas". Southeast Sun. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  12. ^ "Skyforce acquire Emanuel Terry". NBA.com. January 5, 2019. Archived from the original on April 13, 2019. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
  13. ^ "Phoenix Suns Sign Emanuel Terry". NBA.com. January 27, 2019. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
  14. ^ "Archived copy". NBA.com. Archived from the original on January 28, 2019. Retrieved January 28, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  15. ^ "Emanuel Terry: Contract expires". cbssports.com. February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  16. ^ "SKYFORCE RE-ACQUIRES TERRY, LIGGINS". NBA.com. February 8, 2019. Archived from the original on April 26, 2019. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
  17. ^ "Heat Signs Emanuel Terry To 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. February 20, 2019. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
  18. ^ "Emanuel Terry: Time with Miami over". cbssports.com. March 4, 2019. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
  19. ^ Terrasi Borghesan, Ennio (July 29, 2019). "Bandirma tabs Emanuel Terry". Sportando. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
  20. ^ a b Schmidt-Scheuber, Miles (November 6, 2020). "Emmanuel Terry (KK Crvena Zvezda MTS Beograd) You Can't Question The NBA Process But Fall In Love With It". Eurobasket. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
  21. ^ "Hapoel Jerusalem announces Emanuel Terry". Sportando. March 1, 2020. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
  22. ^ "Emanuel Teri je novo pojacanje Crvene zvezde!" (in Serbian). SD Crvena zvezda. September 17, 2020. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  23. ^ "Crvena zvezda i Emanuel Teri sporazumno raskinuli saradnju". kkcrvenazvezda.rs. December 26, 2020. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
  24. ^ Boutwell, Josh (March 24, 2021). "Emanuel Terry turns in stellar G-League season". The Southeast Sun. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  25. ^ "Kings Announce California Classic Summer League Roster". NBA.com. August 1, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  26. ^ "Kings Announce 2021-22 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. September 28, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  27. ^ "Kings Waive Emanuel Terry". NBA.com. October 15, 2021. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  28. ^ "Stockton Kings Announce 2021-22 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 25, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  29. ^ "Phoenix Suns add Emanuel Terry as hardship signing". Arizona Sports. December 27, 2021. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  30. ^ "2021-22 NBA G League transactions". NBA.com. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  31. ^ "Emanuel Terry arrive en renfort (09/04/2022)". OrleansLoiretBasket.fr (in French). April 9, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  32. ^ Skerletic, Dario (August 11, 2022). "Seoul Samsung Thunders sign Marcus Derrickson, Emanuel Terry". Sportando. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  33. ^ Maggi, Alessandro (January 17, 2023). "Emanuel Terry officially signs with Trieste". Sportando. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  34. ^ "Ailemize Hoş Geldin Emanuel Terry". manisabbsk.com.tr (in Turkish). July 17, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  35. ^ @BJK_Basketbol (June 28, 2024). "Emanuel Terry Beşiktaş Fibabanka'da" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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