OT: PJ Tucker signs with the Suns

[right between the eyes]

Seems like the whole process was a humbling experience for PJ.


http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepubli ... -wait.html

[Los Manos]

I've not heard much about him since he left the NBA. It sounds like he has made big strides in both his game and mentality too. Wasn't the rumour that he got into a fight during practice in Toronto which is why he was abruptly let go?

"It's been a long, grueling journey, but it's fulfilling," Tucker, 27, said. "I was so resentful in Toronto because I wasn't playing much. I was throwing fits. I was so young-minded. I didn't get the big picture or that it's a business. You have to understand your role on a team. You see kids come after you and do the same thing. So many never play and say they got screwed by the GM or coach. When you can be real with yourself and understand why, that's really when it comes to life."

[right between the eyes]

I've not heard much about him since he left the NBA. It sounds like he has made big strides in both his game and mentality too. Wasn't the rumour that he got into a fight during practice in Toronto which is why he was abruptly let go?

"It's been a long, grueling journey, but it's fulfilling," Tucker, 27, said. "I was so resentful in Toronto because I wasn't playing much. I was throwing fits. I was so young-minded. I didn't get the big picture or that it's a business. You have to understand your role on a team. You see kids come after you and do the same thing. So many never play and say they got screwed by the GM or coach. When you can be real with yourself and understand why, that's really when it comes to life."

Wasn't it with the almighty Rasho? LOL

[miruss2001]

I have respect for a guy who works his way back into the league like that. He' had talent but was undersized. Good on him.

[MadDogSHWA]

He looked chubby.

So he's a bulked up stumpy 4 or an even slower 3. Best of luck to him.

[J-Roc]

We can now officially add the Suns to that list of teams surely to finish behind the Raps.

So how come NBA GM's and coaches can't figure out these guys have attitude problems before they draft them?

[zong]

Wasn't it with the almighty Rasho? LOL

"Hey kid, let's NBDL!"

[Zeno]

Only thing I remember from this guy is that he made the most blatantly homophobic comments of any "NBA player" during the whole Amechi coming out story.

[bigdirty]

We can now officially add the Suns to that list of teams surely to finish behind the Raps.

So how come NBA GM's and coaches can't figure out these guys have attitude problems before they draft them?

BC has since learned to avoid bad apples like PJ Tucker and instead draft only 2nd rounders with no talent or aspirations to be really good at basketball.

[Snowcrash]

I've not heard much about him since he left the NBA. It sounds like he has made big strides in both his game and mentality too. Wasn't the rumour that he got into a fight during practice in Toronto which is why he was abruptly let go?

"It's been a long, grueling journey, but it's fulfilling," Tucker, 27, said. "I was so resentful in Toronto because I wasn't playing much. I was throwing fits. I was so young-minded. I didn't get the big picture or that it's a business. You have to understand your role on a team. You see kids come after you and do the same thing. So many never play and say they got screwed by the GM or coach. When you can be real with yourself and understand why, that's really when it comes to life."

Wasn't it with the almighty Rasho? LOL

Probably not because P.J. would be playing in a wheelchair basketball league.

[Alfred]

Yes, it was rumored to be Rasho.

[lolwut]

The Mule!

[PJTucker]

Nice to see my namesake back in the NBA.

[SouR MaSh]

We can now officially add the Suns to that list of teams surely to finish behind the Raps.

So how come NBA GM's and coaches can't figure out these guys have attitude problems before they draft them?

BC has since learned to avoid bad apples like PJ Tucker and instead draft only 2nd rounders with no talent or aspirations to be really good at basketball.

LOL

[LieCheatSteal]

I think he's still the best 2nd rounder BC was drafted during his tenure with the Raptors.

Sad.

[Duffman100]

So how come NBA GM's and coaches can't figure out these guys have attitude problems before they draft them?

I'm sure it's quite difficult. When you sit and interview players, they say all the right things. You ask their coaches, they tell you that the player is a great. Great attitude, great personality etc etc.

All these kids have dominated everywhere they've gone, most have been the focal point of the team. I'm sure some even convince themselves that they'll be fine with a lesser or specific role. But when they start living that life, they realize it wasn't what they thought it would be.

Some accept it, some throw tantrums. Not sure it's so easy to spot.

[talksick]

I think he's still the best 2nd rounder BC was drafted during his tenure with the Raptors.

Sad.

Haha, what's sadder is we left Millsap on the board for PJ, I guess who would have known. Sounds like he grew up and wish him well I guess... Wasn't PJ the top rebounder in the NCAA that year or am I mistaking? Will check after work.

[Bankai]

Guy was a beast for the Texas Longhorns, he was considered their best player and the most NBA ready. Aldridge mostly had hype and potential going for him to be picked #2, and no one expected Gibson to be even drafted. Their had to be good reasons why he fell so much, being undersized probably was one reason. All the experts thought Tucker was a great pick for us though at #35. That supposed fight with Rasho is what got him kicked out I guess.

[Baconator]

WHAT? FIRE BC.

[MrBojangelz71]

I think he's still the best 2nd rounder BC was drafted during his tenure with the Raptors.

Sad.

Yes so sad. 2nd round picks pan out almost 90% of the time, dont they?