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PJ Tucker, former Texas Longhorn, Milwaukee Bucks NBA champion, announces retirement
TL;DR
P.J. Tucker, former Texas Longhorns player and NBA champion with the Milwaukee Bucks, has announced his retirement after nearly 20 years in the league. He averaged 6.6 points and 5.4 rebounds throughout his career.
Key points
- P.J. Tucker announced his retirement from the NBA
- He played nearly 20 years in professional basketball
- Tucker won an NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021
- He averaged 6.6 points and 5.4 rebounds during his career
- Tucker was inducted into the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor
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Former Texas Longhorns player P.J. Tucker is inducted into the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor during the game against Mississippi State at the Moody Center on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 in Austin. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman)
After nearly 20 years in the NBA, former Texas men's basketball player PJ Tucker announced his retirement Thursday, via Instagram.
His professional career includes playing on eight NBA teams, winning a national title with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021 and also playing for a few teams overseas. He finished his playing career averaging 6.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 42.5% field goal shooting.
"20 years being my job but 40 plus years of not being able to fathom doing anything other than it," Tucker wrote.
Q&A
What teams did P.J. Tucker play for in the NBA?
P.J. Tucker played for eight NBA teams during his career, including the Milwaukee Bucks.
When did P.J. Tucker announce his retirement from basketball?
P.J. Tucker announced his retirement on Thursday via Instagram.
What were P.J. Tucker's career averages in the NBA?
Throughout his NBA career, P.J. Tucker averaged 6.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and shot 42.5% from the field.