Terry Rozier "does not complain" of the reduction of his role in commercial relations with the Celtics

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Boston Celtics goaltender Terry Rozier knew his playing time would be reduced by the return of Kyrie Irving, who had been operated on the knee and had pulled out of the playoffs of the 39, last year.

And although Rozier's numbers dropped to start the season as he resumed his previous role of doubling Irving, he said on Thursday morning that he was not unhappy with his position in Boston's hierarchy. .

"I'm leaving the playoffs to leave the bench, I'm sure it's not easy for anyone," said Rozier before the team's morning shoot before a match against the Phoenix Suns, Thursday night. "But I'm not complaining, and if you know me, I'll never be the only one to pity me.

"I would never go to the media or report things that were unfortunate, and as I said, people who know me know that I would not do that, I have never been one. selfish type of person, a selfish player.You can indicate the way I play, I am all about the team.

"Everything will be fine, it's not as bad as what people seem to be giving."

Rozier's comments came in the wake of a report from The Athletic that seven teams are watching the fourth-year guard. This is not surprising given that the Celtics are already in the luxury tax this season and have a pair of stars, Irving and Al Horford, headed to an independent agency next summer, in addition to the Rozier ticket for a limited free agency. If a team had to approach Rozier with a lucrative bid sheet this summer, it could be extremely expensive for the Celtics.

However, given Boston's aspirations of playing a championship this season and Irving's injury history, leaving Rozier, who is in the final year of his rookie contract, does not make much sense.

To that end, Celtics' president, Danny Ainge, dismissed the possibility of an agreement when appearing on the Sports Center's website in Boston on Thursday morning, and added that Rozier had expressed no frustration with his role or playing time.

"I talk to Terry quite often, and I've never heard of that kind of thing," said Ainge. "I do not know how reliable the sources or rumors are, Terry did not talk about it, and I think he'd do it if he felt like that." Terry knew that that he would do this year, what would be his situation, his role was going to be, and he was as enthusiastic and enthusiastic as all members of our team for the coming season.

"I'm sure Terry would like to play more minutes, but there are a lot of team members who would like to play more minutes." I have the impression that I have a relationship with Terry who would like him to talk to me for me or [head coach Brad Stevens] he was really frustrated with his situation, and none of that happened. "

However, Rozier admitted that he insisted early in the season to try to maximize the number of minutes he had now that he was returning to the bar. In 10 games, he averaged 7.5 points and 2.1 assists, while shooting only 35.5% of the vote (although he made 39% of his attempts over a distance of 3 points).

"I have the impression of doing it a little bit," he said. "… I've tried watching a lot of movies and finding places where you can be aggressive, where you can be effective in this good team, and it's difficult."

Rozier added that Stevens had met him after the team's training Tuesday in Phoenix and had told him to stop squeezing and playing his game. For his part, Stevens said that Rozier's approach was reasonable for someone who was trying to adapt to a smaller role but who still wanted to have a big impact.

"It's probably the most predictable thing in the world, a guy who will play a little less, it's when he will try to find places quickly," said Stevens. "And that's one of the great things about Terry, he's competitive, he's tough, he wants to influence the game." Sometimes, when you play less, you feel that the best way to to do is to be ultra aggressive from the start, instead of letting play and easy play come to you.