From one of the well-traveled overseas careers to making millions in the NBA, P.J. Tucker is known among basketball fans as one of the best defensive minded role players in the NBA.
Born on May 5, 1985 in Raleigh, North Carolina, Tucker grew up inspired by the game of basketball and wished to become one of the best in the sport. At William G. Enloe High School, Tucker became a full-fledged athlete, winning North Carolina Player of the Year in his junior year and setting a state record in his senior year by becoming the first player to grab 30 rebounds in a high school game.
After committing to the University of Texas at Austin in 2003, Tucker continued with his display of pure athleticism, scoring 1,169 points, 714 rebounds and 116 steals in his three-year stint and earned noteworthy accolades including 2005/06 All-Big 12 team selection and winning the 2005/06 Big 12 POY award. In 2006, Tucker broke through into the NBA by being picked 35th overall by the Toronto Raptors. Since then, he has played for multiple NBA teams and currently plays for the LA Clippers.
How much is P.J. Tucker’s net worth in 2024?
As per online reports, P.J. Tucker’s net worth is estimated at around $30 million as of January 2024. Tucker’s overall popularity witnessed an unanticipated rise after he made his return to the NBA in 2012 and since then has gone on to make millions in salaries and endorsements.
P.J. Tucker Salary
Tucker is currently on a three-year $33 million deal that he signed with his previous team the Philadelphia 76ers. He is set to earn just over $11 million in salary for the 2023/24 season.
P.J. Tucker Endorsements and Investments
In November 2019, Tucker signed a multi-year six-figure endorsement deal with Nike. As per reports, Tucker kept his options open and was in conversation with other notable brands such as Puma, New Balance and Reebok as well.
As of 2024, Tucker is seemingly still signed with the brand as he recently appeared on the cover of Slam Magazine while sporting his Nike Air MAG sneakers. In 2020, courtesy of his moniker as the “Sneaker King,” Tucker entered into a short-term influencer deal with eBay where the popular online platform would launch a series of sneakers inspired by Tucker’s collection. As of today, there are multiple pairs from Tucker’s collection available for purchase on eBay.
Besides Nike, Tucker has also promoted IWC and Goyard Belvedere on his Instagram page. However, it’s not known whether he has an existing endorsement partnership with these brands as of 2024.
Tucker is also the co-founder and co-owner of The Better Generation, a sneaker store he owns alongside Brandon Davis. The company’s website by the same name is a one-stop spot for sports and fashion enthusiasts who can shop for their favorite shoes and apparel. The Better Generation has active social accounts on X, Instagram, and Facebook.
P.J. Tucker Other Sources of Income
Aside from his NBA salary, Tucker’s main sources of income have been his endorsement deals, followed by his business earnings, investment returns, and possibly lesser-known social media earnings.
P.J. Tucker House
In December 2021, Tucker acquired a waterfront rental home in Miami with a rental rate of $25,000 per month. The 7,343 square feet home worth $30 million featured five bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, a dining room, a chef’s kitchen, two beautiful living rooms, and a spacious three-car garage.
Tucker resided with his family while he played for the Miami Heat during the 2021/22 season where he averaged 7.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.1 assists a game.
Now playing for the LA Clippers, Tucker resides in Los Angeles though not much is known regarding the details of his residence.
P.J. Tucker Cars
Tucker’s car collection has some of the most popular and luxurious four-wheelers such as the Ferrari 458 Italia, a Brabus G wagon of the Mercedes AMG G 63 model, a Rolls Royce Cullinan SUV, and a Green Bentley Continental GT.
P.J. Tucker Charity Work
In 2020, when Tucker was with the Houston Rockets, he partnered with Sneaker Boutique and The Better Generation and released a limited edition clothing line whose proceeds went to the Houston Food Bank.
In Tucker’s aforementioned partnership with eBay, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of his select sneakers went to Soles 4 Souls, a Tennessee-based non-profit organization that donates clothes and shoes intending to support underprivileged communities.
In April 2023, Tucker auctioned-off seven sneakers from his esteemed collection in collaboration with the Sixers Youth Foundation. The proceedings went towards helping Philadelphia’s local youth. With a career spanning nearly two decades, P.J. Tucker has worked hard to achieve what he has and has been generous towards supporting those in need.
P.J. Tucker Net Worth FAQ's
A. Tucker stands 6 feet 5 inches tall.
A. P.J. Tucker’s wingspan measures 6 feet 11.5 inches in length.
A. Tucker has played for 17 years professionally.
A. Tucker won his first NBA title in 2021 with the Milwaukee Bucks.