PJ Tucker
Type: Person
As of November 2026, PJ Tucker has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Oct 2017 on The Bill Simmons Podcast NBA. PJ Tucker is mentioned as a key role player known for his defensive skills and leadership, particularly during his time with the Houston Rockets alongside Chris Paul and Trevor Ariza. His reputation as one of the best perimeter defenders and a reliable 3-and-D player highlights his importance on a championship-contending team.
Anthony Leon "P.J." Tucker Jr. is an American former professional basketball player. Regarded as a reliable corner three-point shooter and perimeter defender all throughout his career, Tucker won an NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021. He played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns. Outside his NBA career, he was also the 2008 Israeli Basketball Premier League MVP, and Israeli Basketball Premier League Finals MVP and also won championships in the Israeli Super League in 2008
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2017 on The Bill Simmons Podcast NBA |
| Role | NBA forward |
| Affiliation | Houston Rockets (at time of discussion) |
How do different shows talk about PJ Tucker?
2 shows discussed PJ Tucker in these episodes.
- The Bill Simmons Podcast NBA — 1 episode
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RocketsWire.com's Rahul Lal on Houston's Title Hopes, the HardenCP3 Backcourt, How Rockets Can Beat - The Bill Simmons Podcast — 1 episode
Who talks about PJ Tucker on podcasts?
PJ Tucker came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2021 on The Bill Simmons Podcast.
What is PJ Tucker mentioned alongside?
PJ Tucker is most often mentioned alongside Chris Paul, Trevor Ariza and Tommy Fury.
Worked with: Chris Paul, Trevor Ariza
Mentioned together: Tommy Fury, HBO, NBA, Kyle Lowry, Alex Caruso, Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brown, Lakers, Michael Mann, Bam Adebayo