Last Updated on January 5, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about PJ Tucker:

Basic Information

  • Full Name: Anthony Leon “PJ” Tucker Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born May 5, 1985
  • Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

Physical Attributes

  • Height: 6’5″ (196 cm)
  • Weight: 245 lbs (111 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6’11”
  • Shoe Size: 14 (US)

Basketball Career

  • Number: Typically wears #17
  • Position: Power Forward / Small Forward
  • High School: William G. Enloe High School (Raleigh, North Carolina)
  • College: University of Texas at Austin (2003–2006)
    • Highlights: Big 12 Player of the Year (2006), All-American honors
  • NBA Draft: 2006, 2nd Round, 35th Overall Pick by the Toronto Raptors
  • Teams Played For:
    • Toronto Raptors (2006–2007, 2017)
    • Phoenix Suns (2012–2017)
    • Houston Rockets (2017–2021)
    • Milwaukee Bucks (2021)
    • Miami Heat (2021–2022)
    • Philadelphia 76ers (2022–2023)
    • Los Angeles Clippers (2023–present)
  • Championship Rings: 1 (2021 with the Milwaukee Bucks)

Personal Life

  • Kids: PJ Tucker has three children with his wife, Tracey Tucker: King, Zoe, and Aaliyah.
  • Siblings: PJ Tucker has a brother named Quinterious Tucker.

Fun Facts

  • Off the court, Tucker is famous for his passion for sneakers, owning one of the most extensive and valuable sneaker collections in the NBA. His love for fashion has also made him a style icon in the basketball world.
  • After spending several years playing overseas (in Israel, Ukraine, and Germany) early in his career, Tucker returned to the NBA in 2012 and has since established himself as a vital piece on multiple playoff teams.