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PJ Tucker 2023 – Net Worth, Salary, Records, and Endorsements

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PJ Tucker is an American basketball player and here is more about his net worth, salary, records, and endorsements

PJ Tucker is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Philadelphia 76ers. Let’s know more about Tucker’s life, career, net worth, etc.

P.J. Tucker Facts

Birth PlaceRaleigh, North Carolina
Father’s NameAnthony Tucker
Mother’s NameAleshia Tucker
Star SignTaurus
CollegeUniversity of Texas (2003-2006)
Net Worth (2023)$30 million
Salary (2023)$7 million
Age37
Date of BirthMay 5, 1985
Height (ft)6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight (kg)111 kgs (245 lbs)
NationalityAmerican
NBA Draft Year2006
NBA Draft PickRound: 2 / Pick: 35th overall
Playing Career2006–present
PositionPower forward / Small forward
TeamsToronto Raptors (2006–2007)
→Colorado 14ers (2007)
Hapoel Holon (2007–2008)
Donetsk (2008–2010)
Bnei HaSharon (2010)
Aris Thessaloniki (2010–2011)
Sutor Montegranaro (2011)
Piratas de Quebradillas (2011)
Brose Baskets (2011–2012)
Phoenix Suns (2012–2017)
Toronto Raptors (2017)
Houston Rockets (2017–2021)
Milwaukee Bucks (2021)
Miami Heat (2021–2022)
Philadelphia 76ers (2022- present)
Wife/GirlfriendTracey Tucker
ChildrenKing, Zoe, and Aaliyah
EndorsementsNike
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 04: PJ Tucker #17 of the Houston Rockets during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 04, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

P.J. Tucker Career

Anthony Leon “P. J.” Tucker Jr. was the 2006, Round 2, 35thoverall draft pick by the Toronto Raptors. Tucker plays in the position of Power forward / Small forward and he is also the 2021 NBA champion.

Tucker played college basketball for the University of Texas from 2003 to 2006. Tucker had an excellent college career and was subsequently named a second-team All-American and the Big 12 Player of the Year (2006). He was also named to the Big 12 All-Freshman Team (2004).

After playing college basketball, Tucker was selected thirty-fifth overall in the 2006 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors. He signed a two-year deal with the Raptors on July 26, 2006.

Tucker played for the Toronto Raptors from 2006 to 2007. On the other hand, while playing for the Raptors, Tucker also played for the Colorado 14ers (now Texas Legends), the NBA G-League team.

Next, Tucker went to play in Europe and Israel. He played overseas from 2007 to 2012. In the 2007–08 season, Tucker joined Hapoel Holon, an Israeli Premier League team. Subsequently, he won the MVP trophy and led his team to the league title. Also, Tucker was the 2008 Israeli Basketball Premier League Finals MVP.

In the 2008–09 season, Tucker signed with BC Donetsk, a team from the Ukrainian Basketball Super League. Tucker then furthermore went on to play for Bnei HaSharon, and Aris BC.

In April 2011, Tucker signed with Sutor Basket Montegranaro in Italy. Then in July 2011, he signed a one-year deal with Brose Baskets Bamberg of Germany. Tucker helped Brose Baskets to win the 2012 championship; he also won the Finals MVP award.

In 2012, Tucker returned to the NBA and signed with the Phoenix Suns. Tucker played for the Phoenix Suns from 2012 to 2017. Notably, Tucker had many career-highs while playing for the Suns.

On February 23, 2017, Tucker was traded back to the Toronto Raptors. Tucker consequently finished the 2016-2017 season with the Raptors. He also played in the NBA Playoffs but could not win the championship.

Furthermore, on July 6, 2017, Tucker signed a four-year, $32 million contract with the Houston Rockets. Tucker played for the Rockets from 2017 to 2021. With the Rockets, Tucker went to the NBA Playoffs several times but could not win any championship.

On March 19, 2021, Tucker was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. With the Bucks, Tucker won the 2021 NBA Championship. The Bucks defeated the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Finals.

On August 7, 2021, Tucker signed with the Miami Heat and played with the team for one season.

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He later signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2022.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JULY 22: P.J. Tucker celebrates with the Larry O’Brien trophy during the Milwaukee Bucks 2021 NBA Championship Victory Parade and Rally in the Deer District of Fiserv Forum on July 22, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

P.J. Tucker Achievements

  • NBA champion (2021)
  • German League champion (2012)
  • German League Finals MVP (2012)
  • German Cup champion (2012)
  • German Champions Cup (2012)
  • German League All-Star (2012)
  • German League Import Player of the Year (2012)
  • Israeli Super League champion (2008)
  • Israeli Super League MVP (2008)
  • Israeli Basketball Premier League Finals MVP (2008)
  • Ukrainian SuperLeague All-Star (2009)
  • Consensus second-team All-American (2006)
  • Big 12 Player of the Year (2006)
  • Big 12 All-Freshman Team (2004)

P.J Tucker Net Worth and Salary

According to sources, PJ Tucker has a net worth of $30 million as of 2023. Most of his net worth is acquired from his salary and various endorsements.

According to Spotrac, Tucker signed a 2 year / $14,350,000 contract with the Miami Heat, including $14,350,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $7,175,000.

In 2021-22, Tucker he earned a base salary of $7,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $7,000,000 and a dead cap value of $7,000,000.

With his Sixers deal, Tucker is on course to earn a base salary of $11,014,500, while carrying a cap hit of $11,014,500 and a dead cap value of $11,014,500 for the 2023-23 season.

P.J. Tucker Personal Life

Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, 37-year-old Tucker is the son of Anthony Tucker and Aleshia Tucker. Notably, Tucker’s father, Anthony, served in the Army.

P.J. got his nickname from his father as his father used to call him ‘Pops Junior.’

Further, Tucker has three siblings named Isiah, Quetta, and Quitta.

According to reports, Tucker is married to his long-time girlfriend, Tracey Tucker.

Tracey and P.J. have three children named King, Zoe, and Aaliyah.

P.J. Tucker with his family. (Instagram)

P.J. Tucker Endorsements

According to reports, Tucker has an endorsement deal with Nike. Further, it is speculated that the Nike deal is a multi-million-dollar deal.

FAQs about P.J. Tucker

What is the age of P.J. Tucker?
P.J. Tucker is 37 years old and he was born on May 5, 1985.
What is the net worth of P.J. Tucker?
P.J. Tucker has a net worth of $30 million as of 2023.
Where was P.J. Tucker born?
P.J. Tucker was born in Raleigh, North Carolina.
In which year was P.J. Tucker drafted?
P.J. Tucker was drafted in the year 2006/ Round: 2 / Pick: 35th overall.
In what position does P.J. Tucker play?
P.J. Tucker plays in the position of Power forward / Small forward.
How many NBA championships has P.J. Tucker won?
P.J. Tucker has won one NBA championship (2021).

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