In his sophomore season, along with guard Sindarius Thornwell, Dozier was an important part of South Carolina's improbable Final Four appearance. He scored 21 points against Marquette in the NCAA Tournament.[3] Dozier was named to the East Region All-Tournament Team. In the 77–73 loss to Gonzaga in the Final Four, Dozier had 17 points.[4] At the conclusion of his sophomore season, Dozier announced his intention to forgo his final two seasons of collegiate eligibility and declare for the 2017 NBA draft.[5]
On August 21, 2018, Dozier signed a two-way contract with the Boston Celtics.[7] In February 2019, Dozier was named to the All-NBA G League team, the equivalent of All-Star.[8] On June 30, 2019, the Celtics declined to extend his contract, thus making him an unrestricted free agent.[9]
On August 13, 2019, Dozier signed a one-year contract with the Denver Nuggets.[11] He was assigned to the Windy City Bulls for the start of the NBA G League season.[12] On January 11, 2020, Dozier had a game-high 32 points, nine assists, eight rebounds, two steals and one block in a 120–112 win over the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.[13] In his Denver debut on January 15, Dozier finished with 12 points as he filled in for the injured Jamal Murray.[14] On June 30, the Denver Nuggets converted his two-way contract to a multi-year NBA contract.[15]
On November 23, 2021, during a 100–119 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, Dozier tore his left ACL. The next day, it was confirmed that the tear was a season-ending injury.[16]
On January 19, 2022, Dozier was traded to the Boston Celtics in a three-team trade involving the San Antonio Spurs.[17] On February 10, 2022, Dozier was traded to the Orlando Magic, without appearing in a game for the Celtics.[18] He was waived by the Magic following the trade.[19]
Iowa Wolves (2022–2023)
On September 17, 2022, Dozier signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves.[20] On November 2, 2022, Dozier was named to the opening night roster for the Iowa Wolves.[21]
Sacramento Kings (2023)
On January 9, 2023, the Sacramento Kings signed Dozier to a 10-day contract.[22] On January 19, 2023, the Kings re-signed Dozier to a second 10-day contract.[23] After his contract expired, the Kings opted not to re-sign him, instead signing Deonte Burton to a 10-day contract.[24]
Return to Iowa (2023)
On January 29, 2023, Dozier was reacquired by the Iowa Wolves.[25]
Dozier is a second cousin of the late Reggie Lewis, a former Celtics player who died as a result of heart failure. While a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Dozier wore the jersey number #35 as a tribute to Lewis.[28] Dozier's uncle, Terry Dozier, played for the Charlotte Hornets of the NBA.[29]
Dozier's father, Perry, and his uncle, Terry, played basketball at South Carolina.[30] Perry Sr and Terry are twins.[31] His older sister Asia also played basketball at South Carolina.[32]
