Perry Dozier Jr. is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Dozier played collegiate basketball for the South Carolina Gamecocks.
On August 21, 2018, Dozier signed a two-way contract with the Boston Celtics, and he was named to the All-NBA G League team in February 2019. He became a free agent after the Celtics declined to renew his contract in June 2019. Dozier joined the Philadelphia 76ers’ Summer League team in July of the same year.
On August 13, 2019, Dozier signed a one-year contract with the Denver Nuggets, and he began the NBA G League season with the Windy City Bulls.
Dozier scored 32 points, and had nine assists, eight rebounds, two steals, and one block in a game against the Fort Wayne Mad Ants on January 11, 2020. He made his Denver debut on January 15, scoring 12 points while filling in for the injured Jamal Murray. Dozier’s two-way contract was later converted into a multi-year NBA contract by the Nuggets.
On November 23, 2021, Dozier tore his ACL in his left knee during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The injury was declared season-ending the next day.
On January 19, 2022, Dozier was moved to the Boston Celtics as part of a three-team deal that also included the San Antonio Spurs. On February 10, 2022, he was dealt to the Orlando Magic.
What happened to PJ Dozier?
PJ Dozier used to play for the Denver Nuggets, however he is currently sidelined indefinitely due to a torn ACL in his left knee.
What is Dozier number?
PJ Dozier wears the number 35 jersey.