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Semi OT: Alando Tucker signs with Lokomotiv Kuban
Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 3:52 am
by JasonDaPsycho
Former Phoenix Suns first-round pick Alando Tucker signs with Lokomotiv Kuban
The University of Wisconsin's all-time leader in scoring and former first-round pick of the Phoenix Suns, Alando Tucker, will compete in the Russian Super League next season after signing a contract with Lokomotiv Kuban.
Tucker was a 2006-07 First Team AP All-American and averaged 19.9 ppg, 5.4 rpg and 2.0 apg for the Badgers during his first season before the Suns organization tabbed the small forward with its first round pick (29th overall) in the 2007 draft.
Unfortunately for the 6-foot-6, 205-pound Tucker, playing time never materialized with Phoenix and the player himself competing mostly for the Suns' D-League affiliates, the Albuquerque Thunderbirds and the Iowa Energy.
In his third NBA season, Phoenix traded Tucker, along with cash and a future second-round draft pick, to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for point guard Jason Hart.
The Timberwolves waived Tucker in March of 2010.
Appearing in a combined 51 games with Phoenix and Minnesota, Tucker averaged 4.1 ppg and 1.0 rpg in an average of 8.4 minutes per contest.
After a short stint with Gallitos de Isabela of the Puerto Rican BSN league, Tucker now joins Lionel Chalmers, a former second-round pick of the Los Angeles Clippers, and James Gist, a second-round pick of the San Antonia Spurs, on the Lokomotiv Kuban roster.
http://www.examiner.com/nba-draft-in-national/former-phoenix-suns-first-round-pick-alando-tucker-signs-with-lokomotiv-kuban-1Not sure if anyone cares. I just thought it's interesting so I posted it anyways.
Re: Semi OT: Alando Tucker signs with Lokomotiv Kuban
Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 4:13 am
by Nando88
who?
lol... j/k
too soon?
Re: Semi OT: Alando Tucker signs with Lokomotiv Kuban
Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 5:04 am
by nashrambler13
Dang, why were we so quick to waive HArt??
I feel for Tucker. Funny guy.
Re: Semi OT: Alando Tucker signs with Lokomotiv Kuban
Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 5:19 am
by DRK
Tucker was a great person off the court. Hopefully he can ressurect his basketball career and get good palying time at his new club.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cABy0u-jSxk[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odZ8zqo9t_I&feature=related[/youtube]
Re: Semi OT: Alando Tucker signs with Lokomotiv Kuban
Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 2:14 am
by TXSun
Russia is a lot better than puerto rico that's for sure.
Re: Semi OT: Alando Tucker signs with Lokomotiv Kuban
Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 3:08 am
by Miklo
Damn Alando gets 4 replies in 12 hours, poor guy
Hope he can play some actual ball over there, which seems like it'd be much more rewarding for him.
Re: Semi OT: Alando Tucker signs with Lokomotiv Kuban
Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 8:06 am
by lilfishi22
He has talent, just not NBA talent and it's good to see he hasn't given up on his dream. Other than the huge culture change, Russia isn't so bad, they have an established league and the talent level is quite good. If he doesn't mind the cold, I'm sure Russia will be a good stop for him.
Re: Semi OT: Alando Tucker signs with Lokomotiv Kuban
Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 2:09 am
by KJ7
Always said his future lies overseas. He needs the ball in his hands but isn't at the level where he could take on NBA players. I think he'll do well in Europe tho.
Re: Semi OT: Alando Tucker signs with Lokomotiv Kuban
Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 1:59 pm
by nashchill
Man I miss him, he had spunk, sadly he never broke threw.
Re: Semi OT: Alando Tucker signs with Lokomotiv Kuban
Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 3:47 pm
by JasonDaPsycho
I've always expected him to be what Michael Finley is right now. Shame that never happened.
Btw I find it surprising he signed a contract with the Russian league.
Re: Semi OT: Alando Tucker signs with Lokomotiv Kuban
Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 5:28 pm
by Sun Scorched
His shot was flat, but when he was on... he was on. Bad mechanics might get you by in College, but a flat shot is tough to overcome in the NBA.
Still, I liked Tucker. Hope he lights it up over in Siberia.
Re: Semi OT: Alando Tucker signs with Lokomotiv Kuban
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 6:27 am
by arizonatribe
Miklo wrote:Damn Alando gets 4 replies in 12 hours, poor guy
Just think, we could have drafted Carl Landry or Marc Gasol instead.
Re: Semi OT: Alando Tucker signs with Lokomotiv Kuban
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 8:40 pm
by hunterxaz
I see a similar future for Earl Clark developing...
Re: Semi OT: Alando Tucker signs with Lokomotiv Kuban
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 1:45 am
by Moochthemonkey
hunterxaz wrote:I see a similar future for Earl Clark developing...
Any chance you get....
Re: Semi OT: Alando Tucker signs with Lokomotiv Kuban
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 5:58 am
by DRK
hunterxaz wrote:I see a similar future for Earl Clark developing...
I find it ironic that you only post when there is a chance to diss Earl. Honestly, I've only ever seen you post about Earl Clark..