5. P.J. Tucker
P.J. Tucker is currently in the NBA Finals with the Milwaukee Bucks so his inclusion on this list is me calling my shot a bit. At the time of writing, the Suns are up 2-0 in the series and while I have Milwaukee winning Game 3, I do not think the Bucks are going to overcome what the Suns have to offer.
Phoenix is too well-rounded. There is not a hole in the arsenal for the Suns and with Deandre Ayton developing into a star in front of our eyes, the Suns have too much starpower for Giannis and co. to overcome.
If the Bucks prove me wrong then Tucker obviously does not apply to this list as he would have won a championship. However, I am banking on the idea that he will not win a title and will instead look for the next contender to play for, perhaps being intrigued by the bright lights at the Staples Center.
Tucker is not an offensive threat at all but he does still have some value for a contending team. He is still a solid defensive player, and more importantly, can be a pest on the defensive end. Tucker is someone who the Lakers can bring into the game to guard Paul George, or whoever the team’s best forward is, and fluster him.
Tucker’s role on the Bucks is too big, which showcases a depth problem. He is not someone who should be playing 30 minutes in an NBA Finals game. Instead, he is someone who can come in for 15-20 minutes, pick up some fouls and defend when Anthony Davis is resting.
He can still make a bucket as a catch-and-shoot guy, particularly in the corner. He would essentially offer the Los Angeles Lakers what Markieff Morris has offered them the last two seasons.