P.J. Tucker announced his retirement from the NBA on Instagram on Thursday night. The 41-year-old last played three games for the Knicks in the 2024-25 season but didn't suit up for an NBA team this past year.
Tucker announced his decision in an emotional message on his social media in the middle of this year's NBA playoffs.
"20 years being my job but 40 plus years of not being able to fathom doing anything other than it. So here's to retiring from the NBA… because I will NEVER stop ballin,"
Several NBA stars wished him well in the comments, including Russell Westbrook and Karl-Anthony Towns.
Championship Legacy
His most memorable campaign came with the Milwaukee Bucks, when he helped them win an NBA championship in 2020-21. During that postseason, he played 23 games while averaging 4.3 points and 4.8 rebounds en route to winning his first title.
Career Journey
Tucker played for eight different teams across 14 NBA seasons, including the Suns, Rockets and 76ers. He was drafted by Toronto in 2006 but struggled to find his footing early on.
After his one-year rookie stint with the Raptors, he took his talents overseas and spent the next five years playing internationally before returning to the NBA in 2012.
He established himself as a smart role player and tough defender with plenty of playoff experience. Over his career, Tucker earned roughly $90 million, according to Spotrac.