P.J. Tucker and Nicolas Batum aren’t very much alike.
The Sixers signed Tucker because of his ruggedness and his ability to play alongside James Harden. They believed him to be a missing piece to a championship contender.
Batum has a laid-backness to him that would make The Dude seem high strung. He can also fit in with just about any basketball team or player. The Sixers purposefully acquired Batum, Robert Covington, Marcus Morris, Sr. and KJ Martin because of their expiring contracts, maintaining optimal flexibility this offseason.
Though Daryl Morey strategically only took back players on the final year of their deals, Batum has proven to be hell of a lot more than that.