Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a comprehensive profile of Jason Terry:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Jason Eugene Terry
  • Nickname: “The Jet”
  • Date of Birth: September 15, 1977
  • Nationality: American
  • Hometown: Seattle, Washington
  • Height: 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
  • Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
  • Shoe Size: 12 US
  • Shoe Brand: Reebok (e.g., Kamikaze 4, ZPump Rise), Nike (e.g., Kyrie 3, Kyrie 4)
  • High School: Franklin High School, Seattle, WA
  • College: University of Arizona (1995–1999)
    • Pac-10 Player of the Year (1999)
    • Consensus All-American First Team (1999)
  • Draft: 1999 NBA Draft, Round 1, Pick 10 by the Atlanta Hawks
  • Positions: Shooting Guard / Point Guard
  • Jersey Numbers: Primarily #31
  • NBA Teams:
    • Atlanta Hawks (1999–2004)
    • Dallas Mavericks (2004–2012)
    • Boston Celtics (2012–2013)
    • Brooklyn Nets (2013–2014)
    • Houston Rockets (2014–2016)
    • Milwaukee Bucks (2016–2018)
  • Career Highlights:
    • NBA Champion (2011 with Dallas Mavericks)
    • NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2009)
    • NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2000)
  • Career Stats:
  • Spouse: Johnyika Shavon Terry
  • Children: At least one daughter, Josionna
  • Parents:
    • Mother: Andrea Cheatham
    • Father: Curtis Terry
  • Siblings:
    • Jason was one of ten children.
    • Notably, his older brother Dele passed away at two months old, and another sibling, Caleb, tragically drowned in 1990

Player Archetype / Play Style

Jason Terry was a classic scoring combo guard whose archetype centered on instant offense, shot-making, and secondary playmaking from either backcourt spot. Defensively, he usually handled standard guard assignments and competed with quick hands and anticipation, though his value came more from activity and effort than size. Offensively, he thrived as a microwave scorer who could run pick-and-roll, hit pull-up jumpers, stretch the floor from deep, and swing momentum with quick scoring bursts, which made him especially effective both as a starter and in a sixth-man role. At 6’2″ and about 185 pounds, he had a compact frame, good burst, and the balance to create space without needing overwhelming physical tools. His overall play style was aggressive but controlled: he played with confidence, hunted timely shots, and blended perimeter shooting, ball-handling, and veteran feel into a long, highly productive career.

Sources:
basketball-reference.com — https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/t/terryja01.html
basketball.realgm.com — https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Jason-Terry/Summary/304
arizonawildcats.com — https://arizonawildcats.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/jason-terry/5960