1. Talen Jalee Horton-Tucker is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association.
12 Facts About Talen Horton-Tucker
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On June 20,2019, Horton-Tucker was selected as the 46th overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft by the Orlando Magic.
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Talen Horton-Tucker was traded on draft night to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for a 2020 second round draft pick and cash considerations.
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On July 13,2019, Talen Horton-Tucker signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Talen Horton-Tucker was assigned to the Lakers' NBA G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, for the opening of the G League season.
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Talen Horton-Tucker made his NBA debut on December 8,2019, against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Talen Horton-Tucker received a larger role during the NBA Bubble as the Lakers had clinched the best record in the Western Conference and even started in the regular season finale.
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Talen Horton-Tucker won an NBA championship when the Lakers defeated the Miami Heat in the 2020 NBA Finals in 6 games.
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Talen Horton-Tucker became the second-youngest player in NBA history to win a championship, at 19 years and 322 days.
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On October 11,2021, it was announced that Talen Horton-Tucker would undergo surgery to repair torn ligaments in his right thumb, ruling him out for at least four weeks.
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At the 2022 trade deadline, Talen Horton-Tucker was nearly dealt to the Toronto Raptors in a three team trade involving the New York Knicks.
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On September 5,2024, Talen Horton-Tucker signed with the Chicago Bulls.