PJ Tucker ?

sanima233 · Post #1 » by **sanima233** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:16 am

Is it just me or has PJ Tucker been amazing defending Durant ?

what a steal for a late first / early 2nd swap.

Bruin · Post #2 » by **Bruin** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:17 am

It’s a good thing he can play defense cause he basically did nothing else

Wallace_Wallace · Post #3 » by **Wallace_Wallace** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:19 am

I mean he plays the 3/D/rebounding role pretty well. Not everyone can be a star, someone has to do the dirty work. His effort cannot be ignore.

Post #4 » by **Texas Chuck** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:20 am

PrinceAli wrote:It’s a good thing he can play defense cause he basically did nothing else

He was a Raptor for enough time you should know the PJ Tucker experience. Defend his ever loving ass off and stand in the corner and make a three or two. Rinse/repeat for 82+playoffs.

GSWFan1994 · Post #5 » by **GSWFan1994** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:21 am

Just an awesome team player.

rapstarter · Post #6 » by **rapstarter** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:21 am

His effectiveness depends entirely on how much the refs decide to let him get away with things.

Tracymcgoaty · Post #7 » by **Tracymcgoaty** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:25 am

one of my favorites. People calling him a scrub are scrubs. I'd love him on the Lakers. Dude played Center for like half a season for **** sake.

Plutonashfan · Post #8 » by **Plutonashfan** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:36 am

Like I said in the game thread he was fighting though those screens like his actually life depended on it.

Coach Carter · Post #9 » by **Coach Carter** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:37 am

Dude is a dawg, much needed on a really soft bucks side

draftnightsuit · Post #10 » by **draftnightsuit** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:38 am

Durant still gave him 30.

He was mugging KD and getting away with it.

Calvin Klein · Post #11 » by **Calvin Klein** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:40 am

PJ used to be one of the best defenders on AD and Blake Griffin when he was in Phoenix. He won't stop Durant but at least makes it tougher for him.

art_tatum · Post #12 » by **art_tatum** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:46 am

He has experience with durant considering the rockets vs warriors.
Best guy to bother him and strip him.

Tracymcgoaty · Post #13 » by **Tracymcgoaty** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:58 am

draftnightsuit wrote:Durant still gave him 30.

He was mugging KD and getting away with it.

on 11-28 shooting. PJ did a really good job.

Ayt · Post #14 » by **Ayt** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 3:00 am

He moves his feet amazingly well for a guy with his body type at that age.

Post #15 » by **ken6199** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 3:08 am

PJ Tucker - 6'6 with 6'10 wingspan. Thick as a rock, strong as an ox, relatively quick feet for his size, and most importantly with a strong will. The guy plays his 48th minute the same way as he does in 1st. He is as tough as you can get and someone who can use his energy to influence others on the court. (opposite example: Kenneth Faried, tons of energy, zero influence)

What he brings to the table is really hard to measure with any stats but your own eyes.

Pay attention to his footwork here:

Watch on YouTube

RoyceDa59 · Post #16 » by **RoyceDa59** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 3:35 am

Love me some PJ. Typical team roll player who has a bigger impact on Wins than his stats might suggest. In your face defender, can spread the floor and plays within his means. Great locker room guy. The perfect guy to put on Durant.

DarkXaero · Post #17 » by **DarkXaero** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 4:56 am

rapstarter wrote:His effectiveness depends entirely on how much the refs decide to let him get away with things.

This 100%. He gets away with a ton of stuff.

SalmonsSuperfan · Post #18 » by **SalmonsSuperfan** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 5:17 am

overrated when he was on houston, basically useless now. this guy is averaging 3 points and 2.5 rebounds in this series. durant is averaging 30/8. not sure how that is doing an 'amazing' job.

Plutonashfan · Post #19 » by **Plutonashfan** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 7:12 am

draftnightsuit wrote:Durant still gave him 30.

He was mugging KD and getting away with it.

While missing 17 shots. I can taste the salt though my screen.

ratul · Post #20 » by **ratul** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 7:18 am

He’s ok. Didn’t stop anyone emphatically when he was back on the raps. Needs to be in the right situation I think.