(AP) -- P.J. Tucker didn't get much of an opportunity with the Toronto Raptors after they drafted him seven years ago. It's taken quite a while, but he seems to finally be making an impact in the NBA.

Tucker looks to build on one of the best games of his career and tries to help deal more misery to his former team, coming off a deflating performance, as the Phoenix Suns host the skidding Raptors on Friday night.

Selected 35th overall in the 2006 draft after winning Big 12 player of the year honors at Texas, Tucker appeared in only 17 games for Toronto and would get waived late in his rookie season. He ended up spending the next five years playing internationally, not returning to the NBA until being signed by Phoenix (10-9) before last season.