Terance Mann is an American small forward playing for the Los Angeles Clippers. Drafted with the 48th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft by the Clippers, Mann is one of the best second-round draft picks in recent times. Although Mann faced limited opportunities in his first season, he quickly carved out a role for himself in the Clippers rotation. Since being drafted, Mann has had several great performances for the Clippers, with the most memorable being his career-high 39 points outburst in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals in 2021.
Terance Mann hails from Brooklyn, NY, where he was a four-star athlete at the Tilton School in New Hampshire, and later played at Florida State for four seasons where he averaged 9.4 points and 5.1 rebounds over 140 games. After playing as a bench player for most of his early career, Terance Mann finally played as a starter in the 2023-24 NBA season, and averaged In the 2023-24 season, Terance Mann averaged 8.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 0.6 steals blocks per game. During his first five seasons with the Clippers, Mann proved his value as a strong two-way player and became a key part of the team rotation. As a result, the Clippers signed him to a three-year, $47 million contract extension as he enters his sixth season with them.
Terance Mann’s Injury History
Terance Mann, a key contributor for the LA Clippers since getting drafted in 2019, has encountered a couple of injuries that briefly sidelined him in his NBA career. Below is a look at some of the injuries that he faced in his NBA career.
Injuries Terance Mann Sustained in the NBA
Ligament Tear in Right Hand (2020, March)
In March 2020, Terance Mann suffered a ligament tear in his right hand during a G League assignment game with the Agua Caliente Clippers. The injury required surgery, which was performed soon after. Before the injury, Mann had appeared in 35 games but mostly played as a bench warmer, averaging 1.6 points and 1.1 assists. However, Mann was excelling in the G League with averages of 15.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game and showing future promise. This injury kept Terance Mann out for nine games, but the COVID-19 season pause gave him time to fully recover. He returned to play in the NBA bubble, healthy and ready to compete.
Sprained Ankle (2023, October)
In the 2023 preseason, Terance Mann sprained his ankle during a game against the Utah Jazz, leading him to be placed in a walking boot. This injury caused Mann to miss the first six games of the season, after which he returned fully healthy and since then he has remained injury-free as of November 2024.
History of Terance Mann Injuries:
Here is a table that details each injury Terance Mann has had in his career.
FAQs on Terance Mann Injury History
A. Mann averaged 8.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game in the 2023/24 NBA season.
A. Terance Mann's jersey number for the Clippers is #14.
A. Terance Mann's height is 6 feet 5 inches.
A. Terance Mann is 28 years old as of November 2024. He was born on October 18, 1996.
A. Terance Mann plays as a shooting guard, but can also fill in at the small forward spot as and when required.
A. Terance Mann's wingspan is 6 feet 8 inches.
