{"id":1935943,"date":"2026-05-08T04:40:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T01:40:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1935943"},"modified":"2026-05-08T04:40:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T01:40:49","slug":"end-of-an-era-defensive-anchor-pj-tucker-officially-retires-from-basketball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1935943","title":{"rendered":"End of an Era: Defensive Anchor PJ Tucker Officially Retires from Basketball"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F08%2Fnba-pj-tucker-retirement-announcement-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Sports\n                                            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class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Veteran forward P.J. Tucker officially announced his retirement from professional basketball on Thursday, May 7, 2026<\/li>\n<li>Renowned for his gritty, hard-nosed perimeter defense, Tucker played a pivotal role in helping the Milwaukee Bucks secure the 2020-21 NBA Championship<\/li>\n<li>The former Texas standout concludes his 14-season NBA career having played 886 regular-season games with career averages of 6.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The NBA is saying goodbye to one of its most respected and relentless enforcers. PJ Tucker has officially announced his retirement from basketball, bringing a close to an incredible journey that spanned 14 NBA seasons and multiple stints playing professionally overseas. Known for his unwavering grit, physical toughness, and elite corner three-point shooting, the 41-year-old veteran leaves behind a legacy as the quintessential, team-first role player that every championship contender desperately needed.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"inner-container\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<div class=\"adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"in-content-ad-outer\">\n<p><!-- Tag ID: HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"adunit in-content lazy-load no-init\" data-freestar-ad=\"__300x250\" data-adunit=\"HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT\" data-targeting='{\"HBSiteLoc\":[\"ros\",\"article\"],\"HBSiteCat\":[\"sports\",\"nba\",\"pj-tucker\",\"lifestyle\"],\"HBSitePage\":\"0\",\"HBSiteLang\":\"en\",\"country\":\"ro\",\"region\":\"emea\",\"subRegion\":\"europe\",\"HBArticle\":6717791,\"HBBlacklist\":\"1\"}'><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Tucker\u2019s path to NBA success was far from conventional. Drafted in the second round out of the University of Texas in 2006, he spent his early years proving himself in international leagues before firmly solidifying his place in the NBA. Once he found his footing, he quickly became a highly coveted asset for playoff-bound franchises, making significant impacts for teams like the Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, and Los Angeles Clippers.\n<\/p>\n<p>His defining career moment arrived during the 2020-21 season. Joining the Milwaukee Bucks mid-season, Tucker served as the squad\u2019s defensive anchor and emotional leader. His physical defense against the league\u2019s top superstars in the playoffs was a crucial piece of the puzzle that ultimately helped the Bucks secure the NBA Championship. Tucker last appeared on the court during the 2024-25 campaign, logging three games for the New York Knicks before entering free agency.\n<\/p>\n<p>Finishing his NBA journey with 886 regular-season games under his belt, Tucker\u2019s true impact always extended far beyond the box score. He will be remembered not just as the undisputed sneaker king of the NBA, but as a relentless competitor who proved that heart, hustle, and defensive tenacity can carve out an unforgettable championship legacy.\n<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media bypass\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DYDrHb3Fp82\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>A post shared by PJ Tucker (@pjtucker)\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6720148\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Kai Lenny Is Entering His Deep-End Era With Costa\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6719634\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Stormzy&#8217;s Merky Films Is Developing an Ian Wright Biopic\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6720320\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>&#8216;Ted Lasso&#8217; Star Cristo Fern\u00e1ndez Is Officially Playing Professional Football for El Paso Locomotive FC\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Veteran forward P.J. Tucker officially announced his retirement from professional basketball on Thursday, May 7, 2026<\/li>\n<li>Renowned for his gritty, hard-nosed perimeter defense, Tucker played a pivotal role in helping the Milwaukee Bucks secure the 2020-21 NBA Championship<\/li>\n<li>The former Texas standout concludes his 14-season NBA career having played 886 regular-season games with career averages of 6.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The NBA is saying goodbye to one of its most respected and relentless enforcers. PJ Tucker has officially announced his retirement from basketball, bringing a close to an incredible journey that spanned 14 NBA seasons and multiple stints playing professionally overseas. Known for his unwavering grit, physical toughness, and elite corner three-point shooting, the 41-year-old veteran leaves behind a legacy as the quintessential, team-first role player that every championship contender desperately needed.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"inner-container\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<div class=\"adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"in-content-ad-outer\">\n<p><!-- Tag ID: HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"adunit in-content lazy-load no-init\" data-freestar-ad=\"__300x250\" data-adunit=\"HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT\" data-targeting='{\"HBSiteLoc\":[\"ros\",\"article\"],\"HBSiteCat\":[\"sports\",\"nba\",\"pj-tucker\",\"lifestyle\"],\"HBSitePage\":\"0\",\"HBSiteLang\":\"en\",\"country\":\"ro\",\"region\":\"emea\",\"subRegion\":\"europe\",\"HBArticle\":6717791,\"HBBlacklist\":\"1\"}'><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Tucker\u2019s path to NBA success was far from conventional. Drafted in the second round out of the University of Texas in 2006, he spent his early years proving himself in international leagues before firmly solidifying his place in the NBA. Once he found his footing, he quickly became a highly coveted asset for playoff-bound franchises, making significant impacts for teams like the Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, and Los Angeles Clippers.\n<\/p>\n<p>His defining career moment arrived during the 2020-21 season. Joining the Milwaukee Bucks mid-season, Tucker served as the squad\u2019s defensive anchor and emotional leader. His physical defense against the league\u2019s top superstars in the playoffs was a crucial piece of the puzzle that ultimately helped the Bucks secure the NBA Championship. Tucker last appeared on the court during the 2024-25 campaign, logging three games for the New York Knicks before entering free agency.\n<\/p>\n<p>Finishing his NBA journey with 886 regular-season games under his belt, Tucker\u2019s true impact always extended far beyond the box score. He will be remembered not just as the undisputed sneaker king of the NBA, but as a relentless competitor who proved that heart, hustle, and defensive tenacity can carve out an unforgettable championship legacy.\n<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media bypass\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DYDrHb3Fp82\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>A post shared by PJ Tucker (@pjtucker)\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6720148\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Kai Lenny Is Entering His Deep-End Era With Costa\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6719634\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Stormzy&#8217;s Merky Films Is Developing an Ian Wright Biopic\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6720320\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>&#8216;Ted Lasso&#8217; Star Cristo Fern\u00e1ndez Is Officially Playing Professional Football for El Paso Locomotive FC\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Veteran forward P.J. Tucker officially announced his retirement from professional basketball on Thursday, May 7, 2026<\/li>\n<li>Renowned for his gritty, hard-nosed perimeter defense, Tucker played a pivotal role in helping the Milwaukee Bucks secure the 2020-21 NBA Championship<\/li>\n<li>The former Texas standout concludes his 14-season NBA career having played 886 regular-season games with career averages of 6.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The NBA is saying goodbye to one of its most respected and relentless enforcers. PJ Tucker has officially announced his retirement from basketball, bringing a close to an incredible journey that spanned 14 NBA seasons and multiple stints playing professionally overseas. Known for his unwavering grit, physical toughness, and elite corner three-point shooting, the 41-year-old veteran leaves behind a legacy as the quintessential, team-first role player that every championship contender desperately needed.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"inner-container\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<div class=\"adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"in-content-ad-outer\">\n<p><!-- Tag ID: HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"adunit in-content lazy-load no-init\" data-freestar-ad=\"__300x250\" data-adunit=\"HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT\" data-targeting='{\"HBSiteLoc\":[\"ros\",\"article\"],\"HBSiteCat\":[\"sports\",\"nba\",\"pj-tucker\",\"lifestyle\"],\"HBSitePage\":\"0\",\"HBSiteLang\":\"en\",\"country\":\"ro\",\"region\":\"emea\",\"subRegion\":\"europe\",\"HBArticle\":6717791,\"HBBlacklist\":\"1\"}'><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Tucker\u2019s path to NBA success was far from conventional. Drafted in the second round out of the University of Texas in 2006, he spent his early years proving himself in international leagues before firmly solidifying his place in the NBA. Once he found his footing, he quickly became a highly coveted asset for playoff-bound franchises, making significant impacts for teams like the Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, and Los Angeles Clippers.\n<\/p>\n<p>His defining career moment arrived during the 2020-21 season. Joining the Milwaukee Bucks mid-season, Tucker served as the squad\u2019s defensive anchor and emotional leader. His physical defense against the league\u2019s top superstars in the playoffs was a crucial piece of the puzzle that ultimately helped the Bucks secure the NBA Championship. Tucker last appeared on the court during the 2024-25 campaign, logging three games for the New York Knicks before entering free agency.\n<\/p>\n<p>Finishing his NBA journey with 886 regular-season games under his belt, Tucker\u2019s true impact always extended far beyond the box score. He will be remembered not just as the undisputed sneaker king of the NBA, but as a relentless competitor who proved that heart, hustle, and defensive tenacity can carve out an unforgettable championship legacy.\n<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media bypass\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DYDrHb3Fp82\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>A post shared by PJ Tucker (@pjtucker)\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6720148\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Kai Lenny Is Entering His Deep-End Era With Costa\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6719634\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Stormzy&#8217;s Merky Films Is Developing an Ian Wright Biopic\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6720320\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>&#8216;Ted Lasso&#8217; Star Cristo Fern\u00e1ndez Is Officially Playing Professional Football for El Paso Locomotive FC\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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           539<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\">\n                    <span>Views<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-arrow\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                                                                <span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span class=\"icon icon-comment\"><\/span><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-arrow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>            <span class=\"bookmark-icon\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"bookmark-svg\">\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Veteran forward P.J. Tucker officially announced his retirement from professional basketball on Thursday, May 7, 2026<\/li>\n<li>Renowned for his gritty, hard-nosed perimeter defense, Tucker played a pivotal role in helping the Milwaukee Bucks secure the 2020-21 NBA Championship<\/li>\n<li>The former Texas standout concludes his 14-season NBA career having played 886 regular-season games with career averages of 6.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The NBA is saying goodbye to one of its most respected and relentless enforcers. PJ Tucker has officially announced his retirement from basketball, bringing a close to an incredible journey that spanned 14 NBA seasons and multiple stints playing professionally overseas. Known for his unwavering grit, physical toughness, and elite corner three-point shooting, the 41-year-old veteran leaves behind a legacy as the quintessential, team-first role player that every championship contender desperately needed.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"inner-container\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<div class=\"adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"in-content-ad-outer\">\n<p><!-- Tag ID: HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"adunit in-content lazy-load no-init\" data-freestar-ad=\"__300x250\" data-adunit=\"HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT\" data-targeting='{\"HBSiteLoc\":[\"ros\",\"article\"],\"HBSiteCat\":[\"sports\",\"nba\",\"pj-tucker\",\"lifestyle\"],\"HBSitePage\":\"0\",\"HBSiteLang\":\"en\",\"country\":\"ro\",\"region\":\"emea\",\"subRegion\":\"europe\",\"HBArticle\":6717791,\"HBBlacklist\":\"1\"}'><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Tucker\u2019s path to NBA success was far from conventional. Drafted in the second round out of the University of Texas in 2006, he spent his early years proving himself in international leagues before firmly solidifying his place in the NBA. Once he found his footing, he quickly became a highly coveted asset for playoff-bound franchises, making significant impacts for teams like the Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, and Los Angeles Clippers.\n<\/p>\n<p>His defining career moment arrived during the 2020-21 season. Joining the Milwaukee Bucks mid-season, Tucker served as the squad\u2019s defensive anchor and emotional leader. His physical defense against the league\u2019s top superstars in the playoffs was a crucial piece of the puzzle that ultimately helped the Bucks secure the NBA Championship. Tucker last appeared on the court during the 2024-25 campaign, logging three games for the New York Knicks before entering free agency.\n<\/p>\n<p>Finishing his NBA journey with 886 regular-season games under his belt, Tucker\u2019s true impact always extended far beyond the box score. He will be remembered not just as the undisputed sneaker king of the NBA, but as a relentless competitor who proved that heart, hustle, and defensive tenacity can carve out an unforgettable championship legacy.\n<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media bypass\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DYDrHb3Fp82\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>A post shared by PJ Tucker (@pjtucker)\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p>        <span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    NBAPJ Tucker\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/5\/nba-pj-tucker-retirement-announcement&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F08%2Fnba-pj-tucker-retirement-announcement-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Sports May 8, 2026 539 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Text By Joyce Li Share this article Arturo Holmes\/Getty Images Sports May 8, 2026 539 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary Veteran forward P.J. 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