As if it needed any extra subplots, the Mavs-Rockets’ rivalry just got even a little more interesting.
Jason Terry, Houston Rocket.
Ouch.
The Mavericks, of course, stole Chandler Parsons away from the Rockets early in free agency. That move ravaged Houston’s summer plans to acquire Chris Bosh and become an elite contender. Left reeling and badly in need of backcourt depth, they are now counting on the former Maverick after acquiring him in a trade with the Sacramento Kings.
Terry is all but done at age 36. Last year in Brooklyn he played in only 35 games and averaged just 4.5 points on 36-percent shooting. The jet isn’t on the runway, but instead slowly veering off toward the hangar.
Terry wanted to finish his career in Dallas. But will likely now do so in Houston, as a role player for the Mavs’ newest, biggest rival.
A native Texan who was born in Duncanville and graduated from UT-Arlington, Richie Whitt has been a mainstay in the Metroplex media since 1986. He’s held prominent roles on all media platforms including newspaper (Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dallas Observer), radio (105.3 The Fan) and TV (co-host on TXA 21 and numerous guest appearances, including NBC 5). He currently lives in McKinney with his wife, Sybil, and two very spoiled dogs.
