The undrafted free agent spent Summer League and training camp with the Bucks last year, eventually being cut and signed to their affiliate, the Wisconsin Herd. Alongside former Kansas standout Frank Mason, Tucker led a high-scoring backcourt in the G-League with 23.3 points per game for the Herd, and his production eventually earned him Midseason All-G League honors and a shot to play for the Jazz.
Before he left for his shot at the big time, Tucker managed to create a great anecdote for his team-first mentality. Sitting out a game at the G League Showcase last season with the knowledge he had a call-up in the works, Tucker spent his final game with the Herd serving as a water boy on the bench: