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Bucks fans celebrate PJ Tucker's impact on team after retirement post
TL;DR
PJ Tucker, who played for the Milwaukee Bucks for four months, announced his retirement from the NBA after 20 seasons. His toughness and defensive skills were pivotal in the Bucks' championship run.
Key points
- PJ Tucker played for the Milwaukee Bucks for four months.
- He was acquired in March 2021 from the Houston Rockets.
- Tucker's defensive skills were vital during the Bucks' championship run.
- He announced his retirement on May 7, two days after turning 41.
- Tucker played 43 games with the Bucks, including 23 in the playoffs.
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PJ Tucker might have only been a member of the Milwaukee Bucks for four months but he has legendary status in these parts.
Acquired in March 2021 in a trade with the Houston Rockets, Tucker provided a "dawg" mentality and toughness as the Bucks made their way to the NBA championship.
His workmanlike and never-back-down style of play made him an instant fan favorite and his celebration during the Bucks' championship parade is one of the lasting moments from that glorious day. After 20 seasons and eight teams, Tucker announced his retirement from the NBA on May 7, two days after his 41st birthday.
"20 years being my job but 40 plus years of not being able to fathom doing anything other than it. So here's to retiring from the NBA... because I will NEVER stop ballin"
He played in 43 total games with the Bucks, including 23 in the playoffs, 19 of which were starts. Tucker could knock down a corner three now and again but he was here because he was a defensive enforcer, something that was on display when he went face to face with then-Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant in the Eastern Conference semifinals, a series the Bucks won in seven games.
During the team's championship parade, while grasping the Larry O'Brien Trophy and a giant bottle of Champagne, Tucker recalled a moment with Bucks officials that had the entire crowd in a frenzy.
"Itās crazy, I came here they like you gotta be the dawg," Tucker said. "Man, we got dawgs. I got here, we already got dawgs, they just donāt know how to be dawgs. And we gonna be dawgs. We got dawgs, you hear me. Milwaukee, we dawgs.ā "
Tucker stopped in many local establishments as he walked the streets of downtown, basking in the moment and taking photos with any fan who wanted one.
Q&A
What impact did PJ Tucker have on the Milwaukee Bucks?
PJ Tucker's toughness and defensive skills significantly contributed to the Bucks' success during their championship run.
When did PJ Tucker announce his retirement from the NBA?
PJ Tucker announced his retirement from the NBA on May 7, two days after his 41st birthday.
How many games did PJ Tucker play with the Bucks?
PJ Tucker played a total of 43 games with the Milwaukee Bucks, including 23 playoff games.
What was PJ Tucker's role in the Bucks' championship victory?
Tucker served as a defensive enforcer and provided a crucial 'dawg' mentality that helped the Bucks secure the NBA championship.
