Last Updated on January 29, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Terry Porter is a retired American professional basketball player and coach, renowned for his tenure as a point guard in the NBA, particularly with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Personal Information:
- Full Name: Terry Porter
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: April 8, 1963
- Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
- Height: 6 feet 3 inches (190 cm)
- Weight: 195 pounds (88 kg)
- Position: Point Guard
- Jersey Number: 30
Education:
- High School: South Division High School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- College: University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
Professional Career:
- NBA Draft: Selected in the 1st round (24th overall) by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1985 NBA Draft
- Teams Played For:
- Portland Trail Blazers (1985–1995)
- Minnesota Timberwolves (1995–1998)
- Miami Heat (1998–1999)
- San Antonio Spurs (1999–2002)
- NBA Championship Rings: None
Career Highlights:
- Two-time NBA All-Star (1991, 1993)
- Portland Trail Blazers all-time leader in assists
- Jersey number 30 retired by the Portland Trail Blazers
Post-Retirement:
- Served as head coach for the Milwaukee Bucks (2003–2005) and Phoenix Suns (2008–2009)
- Head coach of the University of Portland men’s basketball team (2016–2021)
Personal Life:
- Family: Married to Susie; they have three children: Brianna, Franklin, and Malcolm
- Siblings: Youngest of six children
Terry Porter’s contributions to basketball, both as a player and coach, have left a lasting impact on the sport.