Why The Milwaukee Bucks Do The Deal
Leading up to the Bucks’ 2020-21 championship run, they made a key acquisition. When this team acquired P.J. Tucker from the Houston Rockets, it was apparent that they meant business.
Do you know who plays a lot like Tucker? Jae Crowder.
After all, they’re both among the best 3-and-D wings in the NBA. Both give their teams an edge with physical play that sometimes borders on dirty. Realistically, they’re both exactly the type of player that contending teams target.
With that said, it’s hard to say with confidence whether Crowder would start on this team. On the other hand, he might. Imagine a Brook Lopez / Antetokounmpo / Crowder / Middleton / Jrue Holiday starting lineup.
LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Jae Crowder, Phoenix Suns & Milwaukee Bucks Updates
At the risk of being hyperbolic, that could be one of the greatest defensive teams in the history of the league. In any event, acquiring Crowder could be a vital step towards regaining the NBA title for this organization:
Of course, it still won’t be easy.
