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Hornets’ Terry Rozier in less than ideal shooting guard tier

By James Mastrucci

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 06: Terry Rozier #3 of the Charlotte Hornets takes a shot during the second half of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on January 06, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 06: Terry Rozier #3 of the Charlotte Hornets takes a shot during the second half of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on January 06, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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The NBA has plenty of starting shooting guards that can lay claim to being among the best in the league. But where does Charlotte Hornets starter Terry Rozier find himself in a recent ranking of shooting guard tiers appearing on Sir Charles in Charge? As it turns out, on the lower end of the spectrum.

Coming in ranked 27th overall is Rozier. This is on the fringe of Tier 5 and Tier 6, but it is part of the lowest tier. Author Michael Saenz describes Tier 6 as the landing spot for quality veterans who will not improve all that much.

After noting how Rozier has found himself forgotten in the NBA landscape, it is mentioned that he should still be effective and a solid starter for the Hornets this season. However, there are some concerns about his performance last year despite having a productive season.

"“Rozier is coming off quite a productive season in which he averaged 21 points, five assists, and four rebounds per game. However, he did struggle with his overall offensive efficiency. And for me, that’s one of the bigger reasons why he isn’t ranked higher on this list. Heading into a season in which he’s going to be 30 years old, it’s hard for me to sit here and say that he’ll be able to improve his efficiency as he ages.”"

While it should be mentioned that Rozier took on a larger load than he ideally should due to the large volume of injuries to the Hornets last season, the concerns about efficiency are not unfounded. Rozier made 41..5% of his field goal attempts last season, his lowest number since the 2018-19 season in Boston. Additionally, Rozier’s three-point conversion rate (32.7%) dropped to its lowest mark since his second season (31.8% in 2016-17). Meanwhile, his usage rate was at a career-high 26.9% last season, but that should be expected with the amount of games that LaMelo Ball missed.

It is the combination of the increased usage and the drops in his success rate when shooting the ball that is incredibly concerning. Expect the usage rate to drop due to the returns of Ball and Gordon Hayward to the Hornets’ lineup. But Rozier will need to see a massive uptick in his ability to make shots to be an effective starter for Charlotte this season.

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