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Re: PJ Tucker arrested for

Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 11:15 am
by Superbone
In2ition wrote:
Sunsfan4life wrote:People make mistakes. I have friends and family members that have been charged with DUI's. They aren't bad people and they just made a bad choice. P.J. Has no prior incidents of getting in trouble, so it would not of effected me if I was negotiating a new contract with him.
Agreed. We probably all have someone in our lives that this applies to, and possibly don't even know it. I'm just happy that the police are around to catch someone making the mistake and holding them accountable. People make mistakes and that doesn't make them bad people. It's just the danger of making a mistake that could cause a real tragedy.
Tucker was an idiot for not hiring a cab. He was VERY lucky that no one was hurt by his actions. I hope he takes the matter extremely seriously and gets some counseling to make sure that this NEVER happens again.

As far as still signing him, Tucker is part of the Suns' family. You don't just throw out family. You get them help. See Tom Chambers.

Re: PJ Tucker arrested for

Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 12:27 pm
by Cap
Tucker is presumably under advice of his lawyer not to discuss the matter until the legal case is resolved. As soon as it is, however, I hope he becomes very vocal about it. He needs to offer some big mea culpas, and use his position as a public figure to teach other people not to make the mistake he made. That's the only way he can maintain his position as a fan favorite, at least with this fan.

Re: PJ Tucker arrested for

Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2014 8:22 am
by The Bobster
I particularly like the part where he admits to having had "one beer."

Re: PJ Tucker arrested for

Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2014 8:41 am
by Mori Chu
He meant one boot of beer.

Re: PJ Tucker arrested for

Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:57 am
by Superbone
The Bobster wrote:I particularly like the part where he admits to having had "one beer."
Hey, a keg is technically one beer.

Re: PJ Tucker arrested for

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 6:45 pm
by TOO

https://twitter.com/paulcoro/status/496470238394089472


Re: PJ Tucker arrested for

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 7:04 pm
by The Bobster
So he's grounded for two weeks?

Re: PJ Tucker arrested for

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 9:55 pm
by Superbone
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/n ... /13604791/

PJ's apology:
"I would like to express my gratitude to the people of Phoenix for their love and support during my time as a Phoenix Sun," Tucker said in a prepared statement on Monday. "Thank you to the Phoenix Suns organization for supporting me throughout this difficult time. And, of course my wife Tracey, family and friends, who just keep loving me. I cannot express how much I appreciate and value the many blessings that I have been given - love and abundance that I never imagined. I am truly blessed. I am so grateful that no one was hurt as a result of my choice to drive impaired.

"I am truly sorry and I take full responsibility for my actions. No excuses. It is now my responsibility to examine my life and make the changes necessary to ensure this never happens again. That process has begun and will continue with the love and support of my family, friends and, of course, the amazing Phoenix Suns.

"There is both a lesson and an opportunity in this experience: I learned the lesson the hard way - the opportunity is to ensure others don't.

"The good that resulted from making this mistake is realizing people's capacity to forgive. Thank you all so much for the love and forgiveness that I have received throughout this time.

"I will not let you down. Thank you."

Re: PJ Tucker arrested for

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 9:57 pm
by Superbone
The Bobster wrote:So he's grounded for two weeks?
...Tucker also agreed to install an interlock ignition device on his car for 18 months to reduced jail time. He must also submit to substance abuse screening and counseling and pay $2,750 in fines, not including court costs and jail costs of up to $200 per day. He also was placed on five-year probation.

Re: PJ Tucker arrested for

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 10:33 pm
by Cap
Superbone wrote:http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/n ... /13604791/

PJ's apology:
"I would like to express my gratitude to the people of Phoenix for their love and support during my time as a Phoenix Sun," Tucker said in a prepared statement on Monday. "Thank you to the Phoenix Suns organization for supporting me throughout this difficult time. And, of course my wife Tracey, family and friends, who just keep loving me. I cannot express how much I appreciate and value the many blessings that I have been given - love and abundance that I never imagined. I am truly blessed. I am so grateful that no one was hurt as a result of my choice to drive impaired.

"I am truly sorry and I take full responsibility for my actions. No excuses. It is now my responsibility to examine my life and make the changes necessary to ensure this never happens again. That process has begun and will continue with the love and support of my family, friends and, of course, the amazing Phoenix Suns.

"There is both a lesson and an opportunity in this experience: I learned the lesson the hard way - the opportunity is to ensure others don't.

"The good that resulted from making this mistake is realizing people's capacity to forgive. Thank you all so much for the love and forgiveness that I have received throughout this time.

"I will not let you down. Thank you."
Good start.

Re: PJ Tucker arrested for

Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 12:11 am
by Gladiator
Cap wrote:
Superbone wrote:http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/n ... /13604791/

PJ's apology:
"I would like to express my gratitude to the people of Phoenix for their love and support during my time as a Phoenix Sun," Tucker said in a prepared statement on Monday. "Thank you to the Phoenix Suns organization for supporting me throughout this difficult time. And, of course my wife Tracey, family and friends, who just keep loving me. I cannot express how much I appreciate and value the many blessings that I have been given - love and abundance that I never imagined. I am truly blessed. I am so grateful that no one was hurt as a result of my choice to drive impaired.

"I am truly sorry and I take full responsibility for my actions. No excuses. It is now my responsibility to examine my life and make the changes necessary to ensure this never happens again. That process has begun and will continue with the love and support of my family, friends and, of course, the amazing Phoenix Suns.

"There is both a lesson and an opportunity in this experience: I learned the lesson the hard way - the opportunity is to ensure others don't.

"The good that resulted from making this mistake is realizing people's capacity to forgive. Thank you all so much for the love and forgiveness that I have received throughout this time.

"I will not let you down. Thank you."
Good start.
Agreed

Re: PJ Tucker arrested for "super extreme DUI"

Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 8:12 pm
by Indy
Argh! Stupid. Selfish. Reckless. I have always said that doing this is like premeditated attempted aggravated assault (if that existed :P ). You are choosing to endanger so many. Like firing off rounds in the city.

Did I read he will serve time? I hope so.

Re: PJ Tucker arrested for

Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 11:24 pm
by Cap
Indy wrote:Did I read he will serve time? I hope so.
3 days.

:whoopdedoo:

Re: PJ Tucker arrested for "super extreme DUI"

Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 11:25 pm
by Indy
Yeah that's bullshit.

Re: PJ Tucker arrested for "super extreme DUI"

Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 1:06 am
by Mori Chu
Yeah, I agree. It was really bad of him, and the punishment is just a slap on the wrist.

Re: PJ Tucker arrested for

Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:22 am
by Dan H
FWIW, if he's a first-time offender that's typical. My dumb-ass brother got pulled over and got a night in jail and a few months of probation.

Re: PJ Tucker arrested for

Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 12:32 pm
by Cap
Not to mention, your dumb-ass brother didn't have to deal with his dumb-assedness being on the front page of the Sports section.

Re: PJ Tucker arrested for

Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 12:36 pm
by Dan H
I made up for it as best I could. :D

Re: PJ Tucker arrested for "super extreme DUI"

Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 12:54 pm
by Indy
My bullshit comment wasn't about him, more about the situation. I don't get how people can so willfully put innocent people at risk of death and not have a commensurate level of deterrent.


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Re: PJ Tucker arrested for

Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 6:54 pm
by The Bobster
I'm with you on this one Indy.