CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sliding on a red hat mirroring the one made famous by the guy who’s extremely popular this time of year, Terry Rozier puts the finishing touches on his special wardrobe.
Already sporting a long-sleeved red sweatsuit with a black T-shirt with the words “Merry Terry Christmas” emblazoned on it, the Charlotte Hornets guard readies himself for the big moment. Rozier’s smile seemingly mirrors the length of a basketball court as he approaches the door inside an apartment complex in Charlotte. Both hands are loaded with bags stuffed with gifts, and he places them on the floor before walking into a welcoming hug of an unsuspecting recipient.
This is a different kind of assist for Rozier, and far more important than any pass he’ll whip to a teammate for a bucket. He was delivering presents wrapped in hope, his way of providing a little holiday cheer to those who are underprivileged and underserved.
