P.J Tucker

[1leggedduck]

The last info for P.J. on the NBA site is for the 06-07 season when he and T.J. were both Raptors. Where did he end up? Is he playing in Europe?

 

[alden]

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[VinceFord]

Here are some of his other achievements in Israel, which included ending Maccabi Tel Aviv's 14 year championship run.

Eurobasket.com All-Israeli League 1st Team -08
Eurobasket.com Israeli League All-Imports Team -08
Israeli Premier League Champion -08
Israeli Premier League Regular Season Champion -08


Does anyone know if he is playing in an NBA summer league?

 

[ghost]

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[gardere_owns_OU]

last i heard he was playing in turkey when someone threw a powerful cherry bomb onto the floor. someone ran onto the floor to throw it away from people and it went off in the dude's hand. he lost some fingers.

 

[ghost]

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[VinceFord]

PJ played his first summer league game with the grizzlies and had a nice game. He came off the bench, and in 21 minutes had 17 pts, 8 reb, 4 steals, 3 assists, 5/6 fg 7/8 fts. He led the team in both rebounds and steals and was the second leading scorer behind Arther who had 18 pts. Hopefully, they will take a good look at him.

 

[VinceFord]

Based on PJ's minutes I think he has a chance of making the team. Other than their four roster guys, OJ Mayo, Crittenton, Arthur, and Conley, PJ is getting the most minutes. Also, they really have a glut of guards and need another small forward to back-up Gay. In his second game he had 11 pts and a team leading 8 rbs in 24 minutes (the games are only 40 minutes long).

 

[lnghrn005]

PJ may be getting more minutes but he's gotta show he's improved his range. At least show he's developed something to 18 feet, so coaches/scouts will see that he's improved his range and will try to improve to the 3 pt line. The only way he will have a long career in the league is if he can extend his range to the 3 pt line.

 

[VinceFord]

Well, he hasn't been taking any outside shots. His scoring has come mostly around he basket. I think it is more important that he be able to show that he can guard small forwards and rebound.

PSA: PJ plays tonight at 7:00 on NBA TV

 

[whereiend]

I think PJ had a good shot to make their team. The only player they have to be a backup SF is Marco Jaric. PJ brings great rebounding and defense to the position even though he is undersized. A bad team full of young players could use a tough winner like him.

 

[ChiknSamich]

even without three point range, he could be a Bonzi Wells type of player off the bench. A post up two or three who can rebound and play D? (bonzi used to)

 

[lnghrn005]

Thats who I've compared him to. A lesser version of Bonzi. Bonzi is a better athlete, at least when he was on the Blazers, he was kind of a weird specimen. Looking at him you wouldn't think he could jump and slash. I think PJ is probably a poor man's Bonzi, however, Bonzi could shoot the 3. He had decent range.