It was a very short stint for PJ Tucker With the Milwaukee Bucks. But what he was able to accomplish in those months were the highlight of the veteran forward’s career to this point.
After being traded from the Rockets to the Bucks in mid-March, Tucker went on to play a vital role in the Bucks’ championship run.
When NBA free agency opened up on Monday, the Miami Heat pounced on Tucker, signing him to a two-year deal.
PJ Tucker is signing a two-year, $15 million deal with Miami, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. https://t.co/Pti5ZYmeg0
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 3, 2021
[SideAction-ad-group]
After the dust settled and PJ Tucker was able to gather his thoughts, he took to Instagram to share a heartfelt goodbye with the Milwaukee Bucks faithful.
“Wow.. I’m still a little lost for words to be honest. Still in shook but it is what it is. Today took a hard turn on the road of my career but like my grandma used to tell me..,” Tucker wrote on Instagram. “All you can control is what you can control. With that being said Milwaukee.. the city of MILWAUKEE!!!! You will never fully understand what y’all mean to me. Our time together however short will hold some of the best memories of my life forever. You took me in and had my back throughout our journey and I will FOREVER be grateful and hold you near to my heart. I can’t thank y’all enough.. WE WILL ALWAYS BE DAWGS!”
While the Milwaukee Bucks are losing one of their locker room leaders and a lock down defender in PJ Tucker, the Heat should feel real good about the first day of their free agency.
They have now acquired two players with championship pedigree in Tucker and Kyle Lowry. It was also reported that Miami was nearly a massive extension with Jimmy Butler.
After making the championship in 2020, the Heat took a step in the wrong direction last season. But with the acquisition of guys like PJ Tucker, Miami is making is clear they they think building a roster with experienced players is their way back to the top.
Welcome to the game outside the game! Follow us on our Sideaction Twitter handle, Instagram, and Facebook for the latest on sports and pop culture news across the web!
🔥 Hot from Side Action 🔥
- Lala Anthony Blames Knicks for the ‘Demise of their Relationship’
- Ja Morant Being Linked to Singer Lotto’s Sister Brooklyn
- Rumor: Instagram Model ‘Ayyyejae’ Connected to Phoenix Suns Is Now Pregnant by NBA Player
- Rumor: Jalen Rose Spotted With New Girlfriend Angela Rye
- Spurs Josh Richardson is Dating Former America’s Next Top Model Runner-Up Tatiana Elizabeth