04-26-2021, 10:10 AM
Tyrell lost a baby brother a few years ago (see article below). I saw someone on redditt a few weeks ago that he never really properly grieved and was hit hard at his brothers birth date. I have no idea if this is true and it is probably not right to take it as a matter of truth. But he did have a brother who passed away.
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In May 2018, Tyrell Terry was a 17-year-old high school junior, prepping for an AAU practice ahead of a weekend tournament in Chicago when his phone rang. On the other end, his father, speaking through tears, conveyed a heartbreaking message. Terry’s newborn brother, Tyshon, had died in his sleep of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Now crying, Terry broke the news to his mother, Carrie Grise. He bypassed the tournament to prioritize grieving and recovery. Already a self-described introvert, he grew increasingly sheltered, sharing his loss only with close friends, and needing weeks and months to open up. After teachers denied his request to delay upcoming exams, he cycled through the motions of a daily routine, aiming to prepare for those tests, aware of the importance he and his mother placed on academics.
Years removed from this family tragedy, Terry is more candid and transparent about the gravity of losing a loved one. He is quick to relay the teachings learned and perseverance absorbed, entirely willing to discuss the experience. Navigating through his basketball journey has given him wisdom, made him aware of life’s brevity and the value of seizing moments. Advancing and carrying Tyshon’s legacy means, to Terry, being the best person and player he can. Gratitude and hard work became his defining response.
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In May 2018, Tyrell Terry was a 17-year-old high school junior, prepping for an AAU practice ahead of a weekend tournament in Chicago when his phone rang. On the other end, his father, speaking through tears, conveyed a heartbreaking message. Terry’s newborn brother, Tyshon, had died in his sleep of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Now crying, Terry broke the news to his mother, Carrie Grise. He bypassed the tournament to prioritize grieving and recovery. Already a self-described introvert, he grew increasingly sheltered, sharing his loss only with close friends, and needing weeks and months to open up. After teachers denied his request to delay upcoming exams, he cycled through the motions of a daily routine, aiming to prepare for those tests, aware of the importance he and his mother placed on academics.
Years removed from this family tragedy, Terry is more candid and transparent about the gravity of losing a loved one. He is quick to relay the teachings learned and perseverance absorbed, entirely willing to discuss the experience. Navigating through his basketball journey has given him wisdom, made him aware of life’s brevity and the value of seizing moments. Advancing and carrying Tyshon’s legacy means, to Terry, being the best person and player he can. Gratitude and hard work became his defining response.